About

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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
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Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft has an internationally-focussed 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 the interplay between insurance and insolvency regimes.

Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft advised Hazlewoods LLP on the disposal of Redlands Distribution Limited's assets which involved claims from Hong Kong-based suppliers and a distribution agreement made under Hong Kong law.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin Hawthorn
2
Band 2

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.

"I utilise Kevin as a trusted advisor on any insolvency matters. I have found his advice to be timely, on point and practical in all circumstances."

"Kevin is a really great solicitor to work with and his knowledge of insolvency law is encyclopedic. He is very commercial and is aware of current trends and movements within the insolvency sector."

"He is sensible and gives technically good advice. With Kevin, stuff gets done, and done very well."

Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency

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Kevin Hawthorn
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Band 2

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Clients

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BDO

KPMG

Leonard Curtis

Mazars

Principality Building Society

Quantuma

Royal Mail Group

Simplyhealth

Smith & Williamson

Western Union

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