Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has expertise in contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. The firm is noted for its experience of distressed property and M&A transactions. The team ably assists clients with national and international mandates. It regularly works with large accountancy firms, banks and corporate groups on matters relating to the retail, manufacturing and construction sectors.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper assisted PwC in their appointment as administrators to LedgerEdge, the assessments of the company's assets and the marketing process prior to their appointment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a commercial team with hands-on partners."
"The team has a range and depth of different skills, covering sectors and drawing on experience of procedures and practice."
"The team is timely, precise and gives expert advice."
"It's a commercial team with hands-on partners."
"The team has a range and depth of different skills, covering sectors and drawing on experience of procedures and practice."
"The team is timely, precise and gives expert advice."
Notable Practitioners
James Davison is a restructuring partner based in DLA Piper's Leeds office. His practice spans debt and capital restructuring, disposals and CVAs for a client base that spans the energy, financial services and telecoms sectors.
"James is cognisant of the fact that the legal position is one thing, but the commercial perspective is another."
"He's a pioneering restructuring lawyer and is skilled across both practice and stakeholder engagement."
"Although he is very strong technically, he also takes time to understand the commercial context and doesn't lose sight of his clients' objectives."
"He's a commercial operator and is a very strong communicator, building strong networks."