Richard Tett
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Restructuring/Insolvency
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About
Provided by Richard Tett
Practice Areas
Richard heads Freshfields' London restructuring and insolvency team. He has worked for over 25 years across the corporate and capital structure on restructurings, refinancings, high yield and bond restructurings, intercreditor disputes, insolvency appointments, distressed M&A, English restructuring plans, schemes of arrangement, US Chapter 11s, 15s and s363s, pension deficits, insurance workouts, mining, telecoms and structured finance. Richard’s deals have been recognised by many industry awards.
Career
Richard joined Freshfields in 1994; partner since 2004.
Professional Memberships
Qualified solicitor-advocate, Higher Rights of Audience (civil). INSOL, R3 and Turnaround Management Association UK.
Publications
Richard is author of numerous legal journal articles.
Personal
Richard was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge in Natural Sciences and Law.
Chambers Review
UK
London department head Richard Tett is held in high regard for his expert advice to clients on complex in-court and out-of-court restructuring and insolvency proceedings. He is able to fluently navigate the restructuring space, frequently acting on behalf of companies, administrators and lenders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Richard is a brilliant lawyer with an ability to understand any issue, no matter how complex. He is focused on ensuring the team deliver the best service to clients. He's a delight to work with."
"Richard's clarity of thinking, his ability to lucidly vocalise his thoughts, his power of persuasion, his client rapport and his tenacity to get a result are second to none."
"Richard is a brilliant lawyer with an ability to understand any issue, no matter how complex. He is focused on ensuring the team deliver the best service to clients. He's a delight to work with."
"Richard's clarity of thinking, his ability to lucidly vocalise his thoughts, his power of persuasion, his client rapport and his tenacity to get a result are second to none."
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