Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 2
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Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Our restructuring & insolvency team combines technical excellence with service delivery of the highest standard to businesses and lenders. We have a wealth of knowledge in banking and finance transactions, property, debt and equity restructurings and insolvency processes. We assist lenders and borrowers with a wide range of impaired asset solutions, including equity restructuring, property participation, security enhancement and security realisation.
Where rescue, turnaround and restructuring is not possible, we advise on the duties and obligations of those in insolvency.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod is known for its abilities in corporate and personal insolvency. Its lawyers have particular experience in the construction, mining and retail industries and advise banks, other businesses and insolvency practitioners. The department provides counsel across the full range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency work, calling upon broader expertise in its employment and real estate practices to advise on ancillary issues.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod acted for the Stewart Milne Group in its high-profile insolvency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod is a very good law firm. It provides good advice and has a strong breadth of skills and experience in its team."
"Harper Macleod has a team of strong performers who are available to respond quickly and deal with issues in a way that makes matters straightforward."
"The team at Harper Macleod are highly responsive and provide good value. They are knowledgeable and have lots of specialists that can assist."
"Harper Macleod is an excellent law firm in terms of its breadth and depth of knowledge."
"Harper Macleod is a very good law firm. It provides good advice and has a strong breadth of skills and experience in its team."
"Harper Macleod has a team of strong performers who are available to respond quickly and deal with issues in a way that makes matters straightforward."
"The team at Harper Macleod are highly responsive and provide good value. They are knowledgeable and have lots of specialists that can assist."
"Harper Macleod is an excellent law firm in terms of its breadth and depth of knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Gordon Hollerin is head of the restructuring and insolvency team in Glasgow. He advises insolvency practitioners, creditors, financial institutions and directors on corporate restructuring mandates, liquidation processes and contentious insolvency matters.
"Gordon is a highly experienced restructuring lawyer in the Scottish market. He is knowledgeable, technically strong and easy to deal with."
"Gordon has great legal knowledge and expertise, and provides good commercial advice to clients."
"Gordon is well respected by clients as conveying a professional and experienced demeanour. He has an air of authority that helps guide clients as to the best outcome."
Fiona Strang has an active restructuring and insolvency practice. She advises insolvency practitioners, administrators and companies, among many other clients. She has particular experience in advising on directors' duties-related matters.
"Fiona has a unique skill set, with an insolvency background alongside corporate transaction expertise. She has a commercial mindset and a multifaceted toolkit."
"Fiona is able to bring strength from her corporate background and brings lots of knowledge into insolvency matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Harper Macleod LLP
Scotland