LAWYER PROFILE

James Forsyth

UK 2026

TLT LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

South West

8 years ranked

About

Provided by TLT LLP

UK

Career

James is the leader of TLT’s national Restructuring and Insolvency team and has over 25 years’ experience in this discipline.

He advises corporates, lenders, regulators, insolvency professionals, debtors and other stakeholders on resolving issues arising out of financial distress.

James has particular experience in the financial services and public sectors, combining strong technical knowledge with commercial thinking and a pragmatic solutions-driven approach. He also acts for a wide range of clients in the fields of complex personal insolvency and international asset recovery.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Forsyth is national head of the banking and restructuring team. He has expertise in the public sector and advises financial institutions, shareholders and directors on insolvency disputes and asset recovery proceedings. He also offers significant cross-border expertise.

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Strengths

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James is very good - approachable, commercial in his advice and very easy to work with.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Forsyth was really good, and his experience of situations at the pre-appointment stage was invaluable.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession