Restructuring/Insolvency
UK
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ian Benjamin
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Ian advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency matters. He is known for his cross-sector experience advising a variety of stakeholders.
Ian has significant multi-sector experience (including real estate, hospitality, leisure & retail, financial services, automotive and healthcare).
He has worked extensively on business turnarounds and both creditor and debtor led restructurings. He regularly acts for lenders, distressed investment funds, insolvency practitioners, trade creditors, landlords, directors, sponsors and foreign lawyers.
Ian is listed as a 'Next Generation Partner' in The Legal 500 UK 2023.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Ian Benjamin of Stephenson Harwood advises a broad range of clients, including insolvency practitioners and lenders, on corporate restructurings and distressed M&A. He has experience in the retail and real estate sectors.
Strengths
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He is very impressive. He's very solutions-oriented and is always looking to find a legal route through to a consensual deal.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European GuideReliable and considered, I would highly recommend Ian to anyone. He is a highly technical and knowledgeable partner.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European GuideIan was excellent on the sale process we ran. I would be happy to use him again for a similar situation.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European GuideHe's practical, responsive and will talk you through contentious points of technical matters. He has a breadth of expertise in multiple sectors as well.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European GuideIan is good; he's very neat and tidy on commercial contracts.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
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