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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

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What we do

Leading international focussed restructuring team acting for lenders, corporates and insolvency practitioners.

What we are known for

We have a national and international client base. The work is high quality. We often get involved in group restructuring that we are unable to advertise because of commercial sensitivity
We support the firm's international client base in respect of their interests in restructurings/insolvencies in England/Wales, whether it be distressed debt, supply issues, insolvent subsidiaries or acquisitions.

Specialisations
We have particular expertise in the health, retail and manufacturing sectors.

Recent work highlights
n/a due to commercial sensitivities

Clients (10)

  • Quantuma
  • KPMG
  • BDO
  • Leonard Curtis
  • Principality Building Society
  • Smith & Williamson
  • Royal Mail Group
  • Mazars
  • Simplyhealth
  • Western Union

Industries (12)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Travel & Leisure

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft has an internationally-focused insolvency and restructuring team acting for a range of stakeholders in the insolvency process. Its frequent clients include corporate recovery specialists and large accountancy firms. It is known for its work on distressed debt, supply issues and insolvent acquisitions. It has particular expertise in the health, retail and manufacturing sectors. It has a niche practice in insurer insolvency and in the interplay between insurance and insolvency regimes.

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Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft advised Evelyn Partners in its role as administrator of two companies, Stormharbour Securities UK Ltd and Stormharbour Securities LLP.

Strengths

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  • DAC Beachcroft robustly take the time to clearly understand complex insolvency matters and advise accordingly.

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  • DAC Beachcroft are highly commercial, which is important in insolvency matters where we are dealing with competing claims over a finite pot of funds.

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  • The team have a problem-solving attitude, which means that we can move matters to sensible conclusions quickly and efficiently.

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  • I have full confidence in the team in relation to the provision of any insolvency advice or service. I find them to have a high level of expertise and knowledge and to revert on a timely basis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Hawthorn
    Kevin Hawthorn

    Kevin Hawthorn

    Kevin Hawthorn is a partner in the firm's restructuring and insolvency team in Bristol. He is recommended for his advice to administrators, as well as corporate turnaround and recovery, personal insolvency and litigation.

    • He often acts as a trusted adviser in relation to any insolvency matters and provides a five-star service. I find him to be highly accessible and to give robust, comprehensive and commercial advice.

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    • Kevin is the perfect mix for a strong partner to lead a team of professionals who work in a highly contentious area. His diplomacy is second to none.

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    • Kevin is an excellent lawyer with a strong understanding of emotional intelligence. His knowledge is superb but his soft skills are also superb.

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    • Kevin is commercial and experienced. He provides great technical advice, is great at walking you through advice to a conclusion and is always prepared.

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