UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Freshfields is a restructuring and insolvency litigation powerhouse advising on procedures of all types. The team can leverage specialised expertise to act on matters in highly technical sectors, such as insurance, energy, water and aviation.
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Freshfields advised a group of creditors to Thames Water and its holding company on a challenge to Thames' restructuring plan.
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Freshfields are on another level to everyone else; they're absolutely brilliant. The level of service you get from these guys is absolutely brilliant.
Freshfields' bench of lawyers is very broad and talented on the litigation side. I have no doubts about their ability to steer us through complex matters.
The Freshfields team are phenomenally good.
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Craig Montgomery has a broad contentious restructuring and insolvency practice. He handles complex mandates in regulated industries, including aviation and financial services, often with cross-border elements.
Craig Montgomery has been a leading figure in the market. He is measured, detailed and thorough. When he is on a matter, you have confidence that no stone will be left unturned.
Craig is incredibly experienced, with a wise and calm head. He's at the intersection of litigation and restructuring and insolvency, which is rare. He is easy to work with and has great judgement.
Craig Montgomery has been excellent for years. He is very much a litigator and focuses on contentious insolvency worldwide. He is very astute, tactically good, very thoughtful and wholly reliable.
Neil Golding is well regarded for his expertise in contentious insolvency and restructuring matters. He is sought out for advice on cross-border disputes and offers notable experience in the retail and insurance sectors.
Neil Golding gets straight to the point and provides solutions. His standing in the market is first class.
Neil Golding's significant experience and ability to deal with challenging situations are huge assets to any client faced with complex litigation or restructuring needs. He has been there and done it.
Neil Golding is clearly very confident in what he does and very experienced.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation
Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation
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