UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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DLA Piper is a global firm that is able to advise administrator, company and creditor-side clients. It complements strong restructuring expertise with contentious capabilities. Its restructuring and insolvency lawyers are well positioned to act for clients across sectors such as oil and gas, retail and financial services.
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DLA Piper are extremely outcome-focused and very commercial, and they make good decisions on what to and what not to fight.
DLA Piper offer very professional and seasoned support with complex administration matters.
DLA Piper's team are very commercially astute in terms of recoveries for administration work and restructuring. They are very good when it comes to decision-making as well as strategic legal support.
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Chris Parker is global co-chair of DLA's restructuring department. He is regarded for his expertise advising on contentious mandates. He acts for a wide variety of clients on high-profile and complex cross-border challenges.
Chris Parker is the real deal; the finished article. He is commercial, relationship-driven and technically very strong. He is one of the greatest.
Chris Parker is very good; he is super-personable and super-sharp in terms of cutting through complexity to get to the point of matter. He is always available.
Peter Manley has experience in domestic and cross-border insolvency, investigations and asset recovery cases. He is often sought after by administrators.
He is very commercially astute.
Peter Manley is very commercial and very good at dealing with difficult decisions and handling complex conversations. He is also very responsive and contactable, and stays present in matters.
Peter Manley is excellent. He is my go-to partner for any administration matters.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation
Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation
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