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Eversheds Sutherland
Restructuring/Insolvency

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What the team is known for
Fully resourced national firm with a respected local team which is frequently instructed on high-value corporate restructuring matters, with an emphasis on real estate work. Focuses on transactional and other non-contentious matters, often working alongside insolvency practitioners. Also continues to advise banks on the full range of insolvency work. Additional expertise in pensions-related matters.
Strengths
"They are very customer-facing and have a depth of knowledge which is really helpful," reports a source.
Work highlights
Represented Alix Partners as administrators in the sale of the business and assets of Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas, which formed the Casual Dining Group.
Notable practitioners
David Gray is well versed in handling a range of insolvency work including complex administrations, refinancing transactions and pensions-related instructions. He is also called upon by company directors to advise on their duties in cases of financial distress.
"He is combative when needed and fights the client's corner well. He is very sensible and highly regarded among a lot of other professionals and he has gravitas in the market."
"He is combative when needed and fights the client's corner well. He is very sensible and highly regarded among a lot of other professionals and he has gravitas in the market."
Sarah Duignan plays a central role supporting lenders and insolvency practitioners in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency proceedings. She has niche expertise in matters involving alternative lenders.
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Restructuring/Insolvency
Eversheds Sutherland

Location
Eversheds House
70 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
Lancashire
UK
M1 5ES

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Restructuring/Insolvency
David L Gray
Band 2Sarah Duignan
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