About
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Our Restructuring & Insolvency practice is one of the largest in the region and we’re proud of our deep knowledge and expertise.
Our lawyers are both technical and commercial and we’ve been recognised at the highest level by the leading directories and commentators for some time now.
Our experience covers the whole range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including contingency planning, turnaround advisory work, lender advice, directors’ duties advice, distressed M&A, formal insolvencies (corporate and personal) and contentious insolvency work.
Any individual or company, no matter how well managed, may experience financial difficulties of their own or of a counterpart, but we can help. Our Team has experience of helping clients navigate these issues. Our broad client base includes UK clearing banks, alternative lenders, private equity, debt funds, trustees, senior executives, shareholders, creditors and charities amongst others.
A significant amount of our work also has an overseas element, either advising clients based overseas or in relation to matters involving cross border elements.
Our core team works closely with the firm’s other market-leading practice areas where necessary, including banking & finance, corporate, pensions, real estate, regulatory & compliance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, trade marks & designs and employment & immigration.
Chambers Review
Walker Morris has a large team advising on regional and national restructuring and insolvency matters of both a contentious and non-contentious nature. The firm has particular expertise in debt restructuring, insolvency litigation and work for football clubs. The team assists a range of clients including local and national insolvency practitioners, major banks and private equity firms. The firm is additionally adept at acting for debt funds and has notable expertise handling CVAs.
Work Highlights
- Walker Morris acted for FRP Advisory Trading as joint administrators in all aspects of the administration of companies within the Arlington Infrastructure Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team brings excellent technical knowledge."
"Walker Morris has a strong eye for detail, which is critical when handling complex, sophisticated and dynamic situations."
"It's a very professional, organised, all-round team."
"The team brings excellent technical knowledge."
"Walker Morris has a strong eye for detail, which is critical when handling complex, sophisticated and dynamic situations."
"It's a very professional, organised, all-round team."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Lole focuses on advising insolvency practitioners, with regular work on both disputes and non-contentious matters. He has specialist expertise in insolvency matters involving FCA-regulated businesses.
"Duncan is an experienced practitioner with market intelligence."
Simon Clark offers counsel to a range of clients, including banks, directors and insolvency practitioners. He is particularly adept in advising on the restructuring of loan facilities and trading advice in relation to insolvent companies.
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