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John Jeffreys

John Jeffreys

UK 2026

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John has many years of experience in restructuring and insolvency matters primarily in the non-contentious corporate field. He acts for companies, their directors, insolvency practitioners, surveyors taking appointments as receivers, lenders, insolvency practitioners, private equity investors and debt funds.

John has significant experience of dealing with distressed real estate advising lenders and office holders primarily but over the years of his practice has experience of a wide range of sectors from automotive and manufacturing to healthcare provision and charities. Latterly John has been involved in some high profile assignments in the hospitality and leisure sector where notable assignments include:

• The administration of The Deltic Group of Companies and the REKOM group, the largest late night venue operator in the UK;

• The administration of the D&D London Group, an international chain of over30 high end restaurants;

• The administration of Black Sheep Brewery;

• The administration of Vinoteca, a London wine bar chain;

• The administration of Purity Brewery and Pure Bar, a well known Midlands brewery business; and

• Most recently, the administration of the UK TGI Fridays

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - Midlands

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
John Jeffreys is a partner in Freeths' restructuring and insolvency department in Birmingham. His clients include insolvency practitioners, lenders and corporates. He concentrates mainly on non-contentious matters, including all manner of insolvency proceedings and formal restructurings, and is particularly noted for his expertise with regard to distressed real estate assets.

Strengths

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  • John is a delight to work with.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John is a first-class legal and commercial adviser with many years of varied experience and a wealth of detailed knowledge on a very wide variety of assignments.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John is very seasoned and experienced. He is commercial and explains things in an easily understandable way. A sensible and pragmatic lawyer.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John is in high demand. He provides a first-class client service and has a very bright and proactive manner.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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