Restructuring/Insolvency

Eversheds Sutherland houses an impressive restructuring and insolvency team that undertakes a full range of work throughout the UK. The firm is experienced in complex, multi-jurisdictional restructurings and in providing specialist advice on restructurings in retail, financial services and education. Several clearing banks and leading accountancy firms form part of its client base.

"Eversheds Sutherland have the agility to act immediately at the highest level."

"Eversheds Sutherland stand out for their commerciality and pragmatism in dealing with what may seem to us to be complex issues."

"I appreciate Eversheds Sutherland's speed of response and proactivity."

"Eversheds Sutherland have strong expertise and real life experience of representing a range of stakeholders."

"Eversheds Sutherland's communications are second to none. Their knowledge and understanding of our needs keep us well informed and save us time and costs when working on cases together."

Eversheds Sutherland advised EY on the administration of Green Biofuels Limited.

Andrew Jordan leads the restructuring and insolvency team in Birmingham. He comes recommended for his work on complex distressed business cases in the retail, automotive and energy sectors. Recent instructions include operational restructuring and refinancing exercises. "Andrew Jordan is a very strong, committed solicitor."

Mark Wood leads the restructuring and insolvency team in Nottingham. He advises on contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, including asset sales, trading issues and restructurings. Much of his work is international in scope. "Mark Wood is a top man." "Mark Wood's skill set and vast knowledge across multiple sectors are rare. However, a lawyer as personable as Mark, with the ability to communicate in a no-nonsense, efficient way, is rarer." "I would not go anywhere else, given the level of service and knowledge I receive from Mark Wood."

Jenna Poulton is a Birmingham-based partner in the restructuring and insolvency team. She has notable experience handling matters containing cross-border elements. She demonstrates her ability to advise on a range of issues, including asset sales, acquisitions and operational restructuring. "Jenna Poulton is brilliant and really good. Her responsiveness is next level." "Jenna Poulton offers a fantastic service. Her technical knowledge is great and she demonstrates real commerciality in fast-moving and complex scenarios." "Jenna Poulton is very experienced, highly capable and very to-the-point."

Anne-Louise Lawrence is a legal director based in Birmingham who leads the firm's real estate restructuring section. She advises on all facets of restructuring, refinancing and administration procedure. She has notable expertise in retail receivership and the treatment of distressed real estate assets. "Anne-Louise Lawrence is very good."