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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig is building an extensive team of restructuring experts. The firm regularly assists multinational companies on cross-border work, with expertise drawn from its strong US base.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig represented Harland & Wolff and its joint administrators Teneo in a pre-pack administration sale to Navantia in a deal worth £70 million.

Strengths

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  • The team are very responsive, with a good-quality commercial approach.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • I cannot speak highly enough of Greenberg Traurig's UK insolvency team. They are, without fail, responsive and commercially minded. I could not do my job without them.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4John Houghton
    Band 4John Houghton

    John Houghton

    John Houghton chairs the London restructuring and bankruptcy practice at Greenberg Traurig. He has a respected practice and counts creditors, insolvency practitioners and sponsors among his clients. He is notable for his expertise in relation to restructuring plans.
    • I really enjoy working with John. He's incredibly practical, very good at thinking around the issues, and dynamic and creative.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
    • John is a very experienced and commercially minded lawyer.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Rupert Cheetham
    Band 6Rupert Cheetham

    Rupert Cheetham

    Rupert Cheetham is an up-and-coming partner who assists his clients on restructuring matters, including UK schemes of arrangement, CVAs and restructuring plans.

    • Rupert provided some good, practical advice on the restructuring side.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
    • Rupert is technically good and practical.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
    • He is very responsive and aims to deal with matters in a commercial manner.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

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