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Neil Devaney

Neil Devaney

UK 2026

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Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Firms)

9 years ranked

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

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Neil Devaney heads the firm's London restructuring practice and is respected for his expert handling of complex, high-value debt restructurings, with particular experience advising ad hoc groups of senior and subordinated creditors. He also advises on insolvency matters, and he counts liquidators and administrators among his clients.

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  • Neil is the number one restructuring lawyer in Europe. He is brilliant, creative and commercial: the perfect set of attributes in a restructuring professional.

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  • Neil has built an impressive practice and is a real leader in the field.

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  • Neil is very talented at providing initial strategic advice. He's the person I'd want to guide me during the toughest issues of a restructuring. He is a market leader at the top of this game.

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  • Neil is the main man. He is tremendously good, very savvy and a good lawyer.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Neil is very commercial, super experienced, very thoughtful and incredibly responsive.

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