Under the leadership of Lee Sennett in London, Shoosmiths LLP strategically utilises its substantial resources in Birmingham to enhance its service to clients, which include a range of stakeholders active in the mid-market. The team has excellent traction among IPs, while securing an increasing number of mandates from funds and banks, including asset based lenders. Sennett has been active advising officeholders on insolvent situations within the retail sector, and also continues to be involved on restructuring plan work. The arrival of Jonathan Dunkley from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in July 2024 strengthens the team’s capacity on the corporate restructuring front, while for contentious insolvency matters the ‘commercial and responsive’ Hayley Capani is particularly skilled.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Shoosmiths integrate very well with the client team. They understand their client's business and therefore strategise accordingly.’
- 'The team brings a collaborative and knowledgeable approach. They are commercial and straightforward to work with, bringing good humour in challenging circumstances to deliver.'
- 'Lee Sennett provides stand out advice.'
‘Hayley Çapani is excellent to work with. Approachable, commercial and responsive.’
Key clients
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Quantuma Advisory Limited
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Hilco Capital Limited
- BDO LLP
- Grant Thornton LLP
- Sirionlabs Pte Ltd.
- Alvarez & Marsal
- BDO LLP
- Ten Entertainment Group
- Spring Fibre Limited
- Mojo Bridge Limited (trading as Halo Post Production)
Work highlights
Advising the Administrators (Grant Thornton) on their appointment, in relation to the sale of Crazy Bear Hotel Group and all other matters related to its administration.
Advising Spring Fibre in relation to a period of controlled trading and thereafter the Administrators on their appointment and a pre-pack disposal.
Advising Madagascar Oil Limited in relation to creditor pressure causing financial distress to their African mining group and the proposal of a debt and equity restructuring utilising the Part 26A Restructuring Plan.
Practice head
Lee Sennett
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Dunkley; Hayley Çapani