Chambers Review
Jones Day works with debtors and sponsors on complex multi-jurisdictional mandates. The firm enjoys a healthy reputation for advising bondholders and distressed investors, particularly in the real estate sector. The team advises clients on the full scope of restructuring and insolvency matters, from distressed acquisitions to reorganisations and contingency planning. Its lawyers are particularly adept at handling contentious insolvency matters.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised FRP Advisory on pursuing actions against Dominic Chappell and a number of Mr Chappell's fellow directors in connection with the collapse of BHS, including claims for wrongful trading and misfeasance.
Strengths
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"I always have absolute confidence in the quality of advice, which is pragmatic, relevant and easy to implement."
"They provide a high level of responsiveness and availability."
"The firm offers a high level of expertise in a number of selected disciplines."
"I always have absolute confidence in the quality of advice, which is pragmatic, relevant and easy to implement."
"They provide a high level of responsiveness and availability."
"The firm offers a high level of expertise in a number of selected disciplines."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Larkin heads the London practice at Jones Day and is regarded as an expert in infrastructure-related restructurings. His wider practice includes domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates, often for creditors, corporates and insolvency practitioners.
"He's a very sophisticated strategist with really good judgement about how to proceed."
"He's client- and outcome-focused and always excellent at trying to get a consensus view."