Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons has a strong bench of skilled lawyers who are active on a wide range of matters. The firm is on the panel of several UK clearing banks, in addition to representing several challenger banks and funds. The restructuring group is also a popular choice with insolvency practitioners, notably advising these clients on administrations of law firms and professional service groups. Its lawyers are experienced in advising on matters in the retail and leisure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons acted for FRP Advisory as the joint administrators of funeral provider Safe Hands when it entered administration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons is a strong law firm in the restructuring space. The team there has a good mix of technical skills and strong command of the law. They are commercial and help the client find solutions."
"The Pinsent Masons team have a strong commercial approach, backed up by excellent technical skills and first-rate client care."
"Pinsent Masons always have the appropriate expertise required for complex debt structuring work. The lawyers there are highly intelligent, and the law firm is good value for money."
"Pinsent Masons is a strong law firm in the restructuring space. The team there has a good mix of technical skills and strong command of the law. They are commercial and help the client find solutions."
"The Pinsent Masons team have a strong commercial approach, backed up by excellent technical skills and first-rate client care."
"Pinsent Masons always have the appropriate expertise required for complex debt structuring work. The lawyers there are highly intelligent, and the law firm is good value for money."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Cottee is head of restructuring at Pinsent Masons and has a broad practice but is renowned for his work on professional practice administrations. He has a wealth of experience acting for insolvency practitioners and investors.
"Steven is an excellent lawyer who is always available for clients."
"Steven is very good on insolvency and provides good commercial advice."