Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
Contact number
(0161) 934 6000About
Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard has a leading practice that offers a full range of restructuring and insolvency advice. The firm is noted for its work on complex distressed real estate mandates. The team regularly works with banks, businesses and insolvency practitioners. It focuses on sizeable corporate restructures but also takes on high-value contentious work related to personal insolvency. The firm frequently handles complex matters relating to large manufacturing and retail businesses.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard acted for Alvarez & Marsal in their capacity as administrators and liquidators of the Aartee Steel group of companies involving a sale of the majority of the business and its assets to Barrett Steel, safeguarding 173 jobs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a sophisticated practice with a real breadth of knowledge and experience."
"The team's wide range of experience means it brings commercial points to the legal discussion."
"Addleshaw has a strong team, a lot of depth within the team and a very high standard."
"The firm has a sophisticated practice with a real breadth of knowledge and experience."
"The team's wide range of experience means it brings commercial points to the legal discussion."
"Addleshaw has a strong team, a lot of depth within the team and a very high standard."
Notable Practitioners
Ged Barnes is a noted leader in the field of insolvency law. He is recommended for his excellent handling of transactions involving distressed assets as well as complex restructuring projects. He is particularly active in the retail sector.
"Ged is a living legend of the restructuring and insolvency field."
"Ged Barnes is a real legend in this space."
"He's a really sophisticated player. He comes from a great lineage at that firm and is very impressive."
Tim Taylor advises financial institutions, distressed companies and insolvency practitioners on complex administration proceedings and restructuring exercises.
"He's a very strong, sensible lawyer."
"It's his attention to detail and speed of response that sets him apart. He provides great advice at a quick pace."
"Tim is very personable, easy to deal with and has good technical know-how. He is reliable and a safe pair of hands, and is good at dealing with complex and varied issues."
Sarah Foster acts on behalf of banks and insolvency practitioners in often high-profile and also cross-border restructuring mandates.
"Sarah Foster is very well thought of by clients."
"Sarah Foster is a fantastic lawyer."
"She is very good at what she does."