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John Maclennan

John Maclennan

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About

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Practice Areas

John MacLennan specialises in cross-border and complex restructuring and insolvency. He advises funds, banks, investment managers, public/governmental bodies, companies, sponsors and insolvency officeholders.

John's experience covers a wide range of debt and other products as well as sectors and jurisdictions.

Career

Newcastle University (Hons, LLB) 1994

Called to Bar 1995

Barrister 1996 - 1997

Joined Clifford Chance 1998

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1999

Partner since 2010

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Maclennan is a respected practitioner with expertise in acting for banks, corporates and creditors, bondholders and alternative investors. He is regularly called upon to assist clients with both domestic and cross-border matters.

Strengths

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  • John is in a class of his own.

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  • John's in-depth knowledge in relation to restructuring, combined with his relaxed and friendly personality, is very useful.

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