Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Linklaters is a mainstay of the restructuring market, fielding a deep bench of experts acting on headline domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm's strong dispute resolution and financial regulatory offering complements the practice. Its lawyers stand out for their deft handling of insolvency assignments, claim recoveries and investigations. Linklaters also counts strategic distressed debt and equity investments among its areas of expertise.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters has continued to advise Teneo in its role as joint administrator of Bulb Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters have absolutely top-class lawyers in their outstanding team and are capable of handling the most complex and sophisticated mandates."
"Linklaters has a broad group of experts who are able to draw on significant and relevant experience from other matters to provide high-quality advice."
"Linklaters is a well-oiled machine, with a team that has a breadth of experience. They are highly available and always look to achieve their clients' goals."
"Linklaters have absolutely top-class lawyers in their outstanding team and are capable of handling the most complex and sophisticated mandates."
"Linklaters has a broad group of experts who are able to draw on significant and relevant experience from other matters to provide high-quality advice."
"Linklaters is a well-oiled machine, with a team that has a breadth of experience. They are highly available and always look to achieve their clients' goals."
Notable Practitioners
Global co-head of the firm's restructuring and insolvency team, Rebecca Jarvis has a broad practice assisting clients with reconstruction, distressed debt and recovery issues. She has a client base that includes corporates and financial institutions.
"Rebecca is a superb operator."
"Rebecca Jarvis is absolutely awesome and one of the strongest lawyers in the city."
"Rebecca is an effective and experienced lawyer. She is brilliant and is able to hold her own."
Richard Hodgson is global co-head of the restructuring and insolvency practice, and is experienced in acting for clients, including both debtors and creditors, in a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters. He offers notable experience of matters involving high-street retailers, as well as complex cross-border mandates.
"Richard Hodgson is very commercial, technically strong and easy to consult with."
"Richard Hodgson is very client-focused, pragmatic and good at negotiating."
Matthew Harding is noted for his work on cross-border restructuring on behalf of a client base that includes, among others, corporate debtors and insolvency practitoners.
"Matthew Harding has strong technical knowledge and provides balanced advice."
"Matthew Harding is able to handle difficult clients, and is patient and diligent in his explanation of issues."
Nick Le Masurier is co-head of restructuring and insolvency at Linklaters, and specialises in advising clients on cross-border refinancings and restructurings. He is recognised for his representation of creditor-side clients including bondholders and other investors.
"Nick is very good at English law restructuring and wider European matters. He is a good technical lawyer who can steer parties and identify what is important."
"Nick is both commercial and able to use the law as a set of tools."