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Burges Salmon LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Burges Salmon LLP

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About

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Our Restructuring and Insolvency team provides specialist, straightforward advice to a variety of stakeholders dealing with businesses facing financial distress.

We work with clients across various sectors, representing a range of stakeholder positions, from companies and lenders to opportunistic investors, directors, regulators, pension trustees and insolvency practitioners.

Whether your goal is to rescue a failing company, mitigate exposure or address situations where businesses cannot be saved, our team is here to support you. We will help you to understand what options are available and offer clear, strategic and commercial advice.

Our services encompass a wide range of solutions designed to address your unique challenges. From corporate and financial restructuring to contingency planning, formal insolvency and distressed investing, we ensure comprehensive support and guidance across all aspects of restructuring and insolvency.

Our significant experience with international cases allows us to handle both domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency issues adeptly. At Burges Salmon, we are committed to providing the guidance and expertise necessary to navigate these complex situations.

Memberships:

• The Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3)

• The Insolvency Lawyers Association (ILA)

• The Professional Association for Property and Fixed Charge Receivers (NARA)

• The Turnaround Management Association (TMA)

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon has extensive experience across a wide range of insolvency matters. The firm has particular expertise in renewable energy restructurings, corporate real estate and corporate debt restructurings. It routinely advises a variety of stakeholders on complex international matters in jurisdictions including the USA, Europe and Asia. Its regular clients include clearing banks, asset managers, pension fund trustees and distressed companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Burges Salmon acted for Exedy Clutch Europe in relation to its acquisition of certain assets of Saietta Group and Saietta Sunderland Plant (both in administration).

Strengths

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  • The team consistently deliver within budget and quote at competitive rates for the quality of work provided.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
  • You always get the sense that their advice is commercial and on the right side of market practice.

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  • I liked that, when I had a commercial question, they were approachable and able to discuss the legal implications of the options that were available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Emily Scaife
    Band 2Emily Scaife

    Emily Scaife

    Emily Scaife regularly acts for distressed companies and insolvency practitioners. She is particularly adept at advising on debt restructuring mandates and also offers experience in cross-border matters.
    • Emily understands issues and drives matters.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
    • Emily provides a high level of service, demonstrating deep knowledge across various matters and strong problem-solving skills.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
    • Emily is someone I trust and I always find she provides good advice.

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  • Associates to watchNick Middleton
    Associates to watchNick Middleton

    Nick Middleton

    Nick Middleton is a director on the corporate restructuring and insolvency team assisting on a range of high-value and international transactions.

    • Nick is straightforward, easy to deal with and readily available. He ensured smooth completion of the transaction under tight time pressure.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
    • It's always a pleasure working with Nick on a transaction. His advice is on point, his commercial judgement is always insightful and we really value having him in our corner.

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