Working on its own as well as frequently collaborating in a multi-office and multidisciplinary manner alongside colleagues across Europe, the US and the Middle East, K&L Gates LLP is well-positioned to advise on multi-jurisdictional mandates running the gamut from formal insolvencies, through to balance sheet restructurings and special situations-related matters. Team head Jonathan Lawrence maintains a strong practice advising on distressed M&A-related work, and on restructurings with a nexus to the Middle East. Other key contacts include ‘responsive and proactive’ Clare Tanner for contentious matters, and Sonya van de Graaf, whose arrival from Katten enhances the firm’s ability to service financial institution, private credit fund, and corporate trustee clients.
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Testimonials
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‘Clare Tanner - acts for us in a complex, cross-border matter with UK former assets, investigations, litigation and SFO prosecution proceedings. She is responsive and proactive, provides clear advice and is very easy to work with.’
'A good team.'
'Jonathan Lawrence - dependable, experienced, good to deal with, good sense of humour, so it is always a pleasure to work with him.'
'Highly responsive team.'
'Jonathan Lawrence ensures fantastic client service from the K&L Gates team.'
Key clients
- New England Seafood International
- MOBIS Parts Europe
- Kroll
- Mastern America
- Mölnlycke
- OIA Global
- Orange Theory
Work highlights
Advised New England Seafood International on the acquisition of assets of the Blue Sea Food Company Limited (in administration).
Advising Orange Theory on UK restructuring & insolvency issues in relation to certain UK gyms.
Advising on the restructuring of OIA Global’s UK companies.
Practice head
Jonathan Lawrence
Other key lawyers
Sonya van de Graaff; Clare Tanner