With a substantial presence in both London and key regional markets, along with a wealth of specialists throughout its global network, DLA Piper is well-equipped to allocate resources efficiently for officeholders, creditors, and debtors in navigating domestic and international restructurings and insolvencies. The ‘very bright and client-centric’ Chris Parker takes the lead on many of the most significant cross-border contentious insolvency mandates handled by the team and is very skilled at helping IPs maximise returns for creditors in instances of alleged debtor fraud and in subsequent asset tracing. The ’fantastic’ David Manson has more of a transactional restructuring angle to his practice and excels at helping funds realise and implement bespoke credit solutions in stressed/distressed situations. Jonathan Richards co-heads the team with Parker and is noted for his skill at advising boards of directors and corporates. The arrival in January 2025 of the vastly experienced Adam Plainer is also a major boost for the team, particularly in the context of cross-border matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An excellent practice with a strong presence in every geography globally where you would need them. Makes them a very easy choice for local and international matters. They are properly joined up internally across geographies, so service is seamless to the client.’
‘Chris Parker is very bright and client centric. Someone you can trust to have your back, protect you, and spot issues a mile off. Very commercial and sensible. A pleasure to deal with.'
'David Manson is fantastic. He is always available, calm in his approach and focused on the key points.'
- 'Adam Plainer has so much great experience - there is nothing he hasn’t seen or done well. He is great to work with and will always stand in your corner. Gives you confidence every time.'
- 'Peter Manley is a younger partner who is really blossoming. Has gravitas and maturity and calm under fire.’
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Kyma Capital
- EY Parthenon
- Kroll
- FTI Consulting
- GLAS
- Hilco Capital
- PwC
- Grant Thornton
- Teneo
- Interpath
- Cooperative Bank
- Deutsche Bank
- VEON
- Fidera
- HM Government
- Aperture Investors
- Coutts Bank
Work highlights
Advised Alvarez & Marsal as joint administrators for NMC Health Plc, the largest private healthcare company in the UAE, on its high profile restructuring.
Advised the Project Lietzenburger Straße Holdco Sarl – a Luxembourg based entity – on its market leading restructuring plan.
Advised Forma Brands UK on its acquisition of the business and assets of Morphe Cosmetics Limited (Morphe), via a pre-pack sale.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Jonathan Richards; Chris Parker
Other key lawyers
David Manson; Adam Plainer; Neil Riley; David Ampaw; Pippa Hill; Peter Manley; Samantha Reeves; Philip Povey; Rowan Aspinwall; John Milliken