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Osborne Clarke LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Osborne Clarke LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Osborne Clarke has one of the largest multidisciplinary restructuring and insolvency practices in the region, with the ability to deal with highly complex matters. The firm has strong relationships with major banks and financial institutions. It is also a popular choice to represent insolvency practitioners, distressed investors and corporate clients. It has considerable insolvency expertise in the financial services, real estate, energy and digital business sectors. The team often advises on enforcement and security issues connected with deposit accounts and receivable assets.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke advised Specialist Aviation Services and its administrators on the sale process, requiring engagement with the Civil Aviation Authority and the novation of all key contracts and assets upon completion.

Strengths

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  • The main partners have extensive experience and are therefore able to provide good advice across the spectrum of restructuring, and the depth and breadth of their team is strong.

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  • Their commercial approach was a differentiator; in transactional work it’s paramount.

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  • For restructuring work, they're my go-to firm of choice every time.

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  • Osborne Clarke is a firm I'd go to with complex assignments, even more so if they're very stressful assignments. The firm is very collaborative; you feel like you're working with one team.

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  • Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong and mark them out beyond their peers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Eaton
    Andrew Eaton

    Andrew Eaton

    Andrew Eaton is a prominent name in the market. He has particular expertise in the retail and hospitality sectors, and regularly represents clients in CVA negotiations.

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  • Nigel Boobier
    Nigel Boobier

    Nigel Boobier

    Nigel Boobier is head of the restructuring and insolvency department in Bristol and is a leading name in the South West for restructuring and insolvency work. He routinely acts for insolvency practitioners, lenders and distressed businesses on restructuring, the appointment of receivers, asset sales and myriad issues concerned with premises.

    • Nigel is a vastly experienced partner and operator who gets better, rather like an ageing claret, as the years go by. He is one of the best in the profession and you underrate him at your peril.

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    • Very responsive, with a calm and considered approach to all issues, and solution-focused.

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    • He's one of the best restructuring lawyers in Bristol and the South West, so you always get top-quality advice. He is commercial, very responsive and a fantastic person to have on your side.

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  • Claire Bundy
    Claire Bundy

    Claire Bundy

    Claire Bundy advises creditors, administrators and directors on all manner of contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, and regularly defends and pursues claims made against officeholders. Her practice also has considerable cross-border elements.

    • Claire is excellent - she's very commercial and goes beyond what's expected of her. She delivers excellent value and advice for her clients.

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  • Sam Furse
    Sam Furse

    Sam Furse

    Sam Furse is a senior associate advising administrators on sale processes and company liquidations. He has also handled substantial restructuring work for high-turnover international companies in administration.

    • Sam is an invaluable member of the team, also very knowledgeable and responsive.

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    • An absolutely stellar quality adviser. He is very capable and very calm in situations, and good at knowing what to chip in with and how much to chip in with.

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