Restructuring/Insolvency
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Chambers Review
CMS is a popular option for creditors, including clearing banks and alternative funders. The department offers expertise across the gamut of restructuring and insolvency. The team skilfully handles the acquisition and disposal of distressed loan portfolios. Its lawyers stand out for their expert handling of distressed situations in the energy sector, while other industry specialisms include financial services, real estate and retail.
Work Highlights
- CMS acted for the Wellington boot retailer Hunter on its pre-packaged administration sale to Authentic Brands Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All members of the CMS team are highly capable and able to deal with high volumes of work at speed. They have good engagement and are responsive throughout."
"The CMS team are excellent - very responsive and proactive. Their cost is reasonable for the excellent service they offer."
"The breadth of CMS means that any sector-specific issues can be dealt with in-house and relevant expertise quickly provided."
"All members of the CMS team are highly capable and able to deal with high volumes of work at speed. They have good engagement and are responsive throughout."
"The CMS team are excellent - very responsive and proactive. Their cost is reasonable for the excellent service they offer."
"The breadth of CMS means that any sector-specific issues can be dealt with in-house and relevant expertise quickly provided."
Notable Practitioners
Glen Flannery is co-head of the global restructuring and insolvency team at CMS. He expertly assists a broad client base consisting of debtors, creditors and insolvency practitioners. He also has expertise in the retail and energy sectors.
"Glen understands the commercial environment, which he combines with an unsurpassed understanding of the law, and he provides commercially focused and technically precise advice."
"Glen is one of my go-to lawyers when I have an issue that needs sensitivity of approach, is technically demanding and requires an answer yesterday."
Martin Brown heads the restructuring and insolvency team at CMS. He has particular experience in matters involving the retail sector as well as complex pension-related issues.