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Restructuring/Insolvency - Midlands

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths acts for banks and insolvency practitioners on the full range of restructuring matters. The team also advises investors on the acquisition of distressed businesses. It possesses deep experience advising on property-related insolvency work and related litigation. It has additional expertise in advisory work concerning the implementation of CVAs.

Work Highlights

  • Shoosmiths acted for PwC in its role as administrator of Wilko, Wilko.com and Wilkinson Hardware Stores.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Keates
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James Keates
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Band 1
James Keates is the national head of the corporate restructuring and advisory department based in Birmingham. He has notable experience advising on restructuring exercises in the retail sector and is also noted for his expertise with regard to CVAs.

James is unbelievably commercial. He comes up with solutions and concepts that other people have not considered.

James is all-round excellent.

Whenever we need to advise a business, James is my first port of call. He takes the time to think creatively about the problems and brings a world-class, can-do attitude.

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Russell Hill
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Band 2
Russell Hill is a partner in the restructuring and insolvency group in Birmingham. He advises distressed businesses, banks and insolvency practitioners on contentious and non-contentious matters. He is frequently instructed with regard to restructuring exercises and asset sales.
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Charlotte Duce
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Charlotte Duce is a legal director in the restructuring and insolvency team in Birmingham. She often advises administrators on CVAs, pre-pack sales and disposals.

Charlotte is a really excellent and pragmatic lawyer. She is switched-on and smart. She's really good at what she does.

Charlotte offers truly exceptional advice and delivery across a spectrum of restructuring matters. She enables clients to address complex challenges and offers innovative and tailored solutions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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James Keates
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James Keates
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Russell Hill
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Charlotte Duce
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Band 3
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