Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 5
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Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard has a distinguished restructuring practice that retains an impressive number of panel positions with major banks. As well as traditional lenders, the team is also sought out by clients in the alternative lender and fund spaces. In addition to its lender-side practice, the department also regularly works on behalf of insolvency practitioners. Addleshaw Goddard brings to bear the firm's wider expertise when advising on restructurings within the retail and energy sectors, and is able to leverage its global footprint to advise on cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard represented Bioren in its acquisition of the business and assets of Planet Organic via a pre-pack administration. Bioren's shareholders included the original founders of the organic supermarket chain.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Addleshaw Goddard combine technical expertise with approachability."
"The team at Addleshaw Goddard grasp complex matters quickly and arrive at sensible, innovative solutions. The team are able to cope with high volume and complexity of workload with no dip in service."
"Addleshaws use their wide network to help procure the correct jurisdiction-based advice. Nothing is too much for the team to handle and they are able to perform to tight timescales."
"The team at Addleshaw Goddard combine technical expertise with approachability."
"The team at Addleshaw Goddard grasp complex matters quickly and arrive at sensible, innovative solutions. The team are able to cope with high volume and complexity of workload with no dip in service."
"Addleshaws use their wide network to help procure the correct jurisdiction-based advice. Nothing is too much for the team to handle and they are able to perform to tight timescales."
Notable Practitioners
Fraser Ritson leads Addleshaw Goddard's London restructuring team and is known for his strong lender-side representation. He advises on a broad range of corporate restructuring and insolvency matters, with experience spanning the energy, retail and real estate sectors.
"Fraser gave excellent advice and options in terms of deal structure which led to a desired and value-added outcome."
"Fraser is an excellent lawyer and a trusted adviser. He has a solid commercial approach backed by many years of experience."