Restructuring/Insolvency - North West
What the Team is Known For
TLT has a strong team which is regularly called upon for its expertise in complex restructuring matters. The team ably advises clients on administration and the acquisition and disposal of distressed companies. The firm acts across a range of sectors, such as retail, hospitality and financial services. The team is equally adept in contentious insolvency, with expertise across complex investigations and directors' duty claims.
Strengths
"The team are very open and willing to listen to what the client has got to say. They are proactive and collaborative."
"Their people tick all of the boxes; they are pragmatic, commercial, responsive and technically very strong."
"It's a very experienced and knowledgeable team with excellent business and legal knowledge and application."
Work Highlights
TLT acted for Chris Ratten and Lindsey Cooper as administrators of fashionwear brand 11 Degrees on its disposal to MCR Collective.
Notable Practitioners
Alastair Lomax heads up TLT's restructuring practice in Manchester. He is relied on by insolvency practitioners, financial services institutions and private equity funds for his knowledge of all manner of restructuring and insolvency matters. He is noted for his expertise with regard to the treatment of complex property holdings. "He's a great operator." "He can deal with some really complex matters requiring a lot of thought and technical strength."
Claire Graham is a strong choice for insolvency practitioners on contentious insolvency matters, due to her extensive experience as a commercial litigator. She advises on the full range of contentious insolvency issues, including complex investigations and asset tracing, as well as winding-up petitions.
