Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 4
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03301 001 014About
Provided by Freeths LLP
Our Insolvency team specialise in all aspects of Restructuring, Corporate Recovery and Insolvency.
The team maintains good relationships with insolvency practitioners across the region and have particular expertise in relation to complex investigatory work and anti-avoidance and asset realisation cases. On the contentious side, the particular specialism is that the department will take on nil-asset cases with significant deficiencies and assist Insolvency Practitioners in the forensic exercise of establishing whether assets have gone astray and if so advising and acting on the litigation (if required) to recover those assets for the benefit of the creditors within the particular insolvency. Litigation is a last resort but pursued vigorously, if required. The key focus on the litigation side is to maximise recoveries with the minimum of expense.
Clients know they will get no nonsense advice on the best route for recovery.
On the non-contentious side, the department is on a daily basis advising Insolvency Practitioners with regard to restructuring insolvent businesses with a view to saving them or, alternatively, assisting in the asset disposal dealing with providing advice on the particular nuances of any assets and employment advice where appropriate on issues such as TUPE.
Chambers Review
Freeths is recognised for its strength and prowess in restructuring and insolvency matters. The team services a broad range of clients and professionals across the Midlands region and nationally. The firm is well-regarded by administrators and insolvency practitioners for both its advisory and contentious capabilities. Freeths has notable expertise in advising distressed companies in the manufacturing and professional services space.
Work Highlights
- Freeths advised Andrea Q on its acquisition of the Vinoteca group from administrators.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freeths have extensive knowledge of insolvency legislation."
"Freeths provide pragmatic, risk-aware and commercial advice."
"Freeths have extensive knowledge of insolvency legislation."
"Freeths provide pragmatic, risk-aware and commercial advice."
Notable Practitioners
John Jeffreys is a partner in Freeths' restructuring and insolvency department in Birmingham. His clients include insolvency practitioners, lenders and corporates. He concentrates mainly on non-contentious matters, including all manner of insolvency proceedings and formal restructurings, and is particularly noted for his expertise with regard to distressed real estate assets.
"John Jeffreys is commercial. He gets to the point and controls things. He doesn't faff around. His advice is legal but also commercial."
"John Jeffreys provides excellent service delivery and commercial awareness, and is always a pleasure to work with."