Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
Contact number
(0117) 917 3000Chambers Review
Osborne Clarke has one of the largest multidisciplinary restructuring and insolvency practices in the region, with the ability to deal with highly complex matters. The firm has strong relationships with major banks and financial institutions. It is also a popular choice to represent insolvency practitioners, distressed investors and corporate clients. It has considerable insolvency expertise in the financial services, real estate, energy and digital business sectors. The team often advises on enforcement and security issues connected with deposit accounts and receivable assets.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised on the acquisition and restructuring of a British online food retailer operating from the UK and the Netherlands.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The knowledge and experience of the team is second to none. They have multi-disciplinary expertise which can easily be accessed and always swiftly respond."
"They provided excellent advice throughout and were always prompt and responsive."
"Osborne Clarke understand our commercial needs and always tailor their approach to them. They are very supportive and collaborative, and have a breadth of specialism they can call on."
"The knowledge and experience of the team is second to none. They have multi-disciplinary expertise which can easily be accessed and always swiftly respond."
"They provided excellent advice throughout and were always prompt and responsive."
"Osborne Clarke understand our commercial needs and always tailor their approach to them. They are very supportive and collaborative, and have a breadth of specialism they can call on."
Notable Practitioners
Nigel Boobier is head of the restructuring and insolvency department in Bristol and is a leading name in the South West for restructuring and insolvency work. He routinely acts for insolvency practitioners, lenders and distressed businesses on restructuring, the appointment of receivers, asset sales and myriad issues concerned with premises.
"Nigel is very calm and diffuses inflammatory situations. He gives well considered advice on complex matters, is always accessible and a pleasure to work with."
"He is a very experienced and reassuring safe pair of hands."
"Nigel is fantastic."
Claire Bundy advises creditors, administrators and directors on all manner of contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, and regularly defends and pursues claims made against officeholders. Her practice also has considerable cross-border elements.
"Claire has excellent knowledge."
"Claire has never let me down. She provides excellent service and is very commercial. She is fantastic."
"She is always very focussed on our needs and delivering workable solutions."