Chambers Review
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Restructuring/Insolvency - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
TLT offers a robust restructuring and insolvency practice with the capability to bridge non-contentious and contentious insolvency mandates. The team's broad practice encompasses insolvency appointments, asset sales and advice to lenders, among other instructions. TLT's practitioners in Scotland can draw upon the resources of offices elsewhere in the UK, while the firm sits on the panel of many major banks and leading insolvency practitioners.
Strengths
TLT is an excellent law firm with a well-known team that works well together.
TLT is a large firm with a local firm feel. Its team is reactive and good at anticipating clients' needs. They break down cases very well and are good at flagging risk.
TLT combine excellent expertise seamlessly across geographies. They provide great responsiveness and good communication.
Work Highlights
TLT acted for the directors of Mara Seaweed in an application to the Court of Session for an administration order.
Notable practitioners
Ainslie Benzie is head of TLT's restructuring and insolvency team. She is regularly sought out by insolvency practitioners, administrators, directors and creditors to provide fantastic advice on a full range of matters, including restructurings, contentious litigation and administrations.
She is a highly regarded corporate restructuring solicitor. Her knowledge, experience and practical friendly approach make her stand out.
Ainslie is good at bringing everything together in a matter. She can coordinate a team well and is pleasant to deal with.
Ainslie is fantastic and produces a top-tier work product. She goes the extra mile for clients and is good at developing relationships.