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DLA Piper LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Restructuring/Insolvency - North West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper has an outstanding restructuring and insolvency department in the North West and is known for its diverse client base and international reach. The firm maintains strong relationships with high-profile banks and insolvency practitioners. The team regularly assists on a range of issues related to cross-border insolvencies. The firm offers considerable expertise in the funds market, advising both debt and private equity investors. The team demonstrates strength handling contentious insolvency matters as well as recovery litigation relating to business restructuring.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted for the joint administrators of Electrolytic Plating Company in relation to the pre-packaged administration sale of business and assets.

Strengths

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  • The firm has extremely wide global reach, as well as a regional network within the UK. DLA provides good quality advice, and the scale and wide spread of the team helps service complex client needs.

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  • DLA Piper is a team of very approachable individuals who are focused on excellent client service.

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  • DLA Piper provide thoughtful and detailed real-world advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Russell
    Robert Russell

    Robert Russell

    Robert Russell is head of DLA Piper's UK restructuring group. He is a highly esteemed insolvency lawyer with substantial experience advising on complex restructurings and insolvencies and a focus on the financial, retail and leisure sectors.

    • Robert is excellent all round.

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    • Robert Russell is outstanding.

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    • Rob is a fantastic lawyer and trusted partner for our organisation.

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  • Rob Lyons
    Rob Lyons

    Rob Lyons

    Rob Lyons is a highly effective new partner at DLA Piper in the restructuring team. He is well versed in a wide range of matters including pre-packaged administration sales, investigations and also contentious matters.

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