Praised for being ‘particularly strong on public sector and all aspects of property and real estate insolvency matters’, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is well placed to advise on the full range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring mandates, including distressed transactions, recovery and distribution of assets and related fraud claims. Dan Butler is the Manchester-based practice head and routinely advises officeholders, lenders and investors on investment schemes, Insolvency Act claims and restructuring plans. Simon Banks is an active associate in the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong team and with a wide breadth of expertise, which means that they can bring in different specialists if required on assignments. Particularly strong on public sector and all aspects of property and real estate and insolvency matters.'
- 'Dan Butler and Simon Banks in the litigation and dispute resolution team are a delight to work with on restructuring and insolvency assignments. Their strong technical knowledge and pragmatic and proactive approach instil confidence. They are able to bring in other sector specialists from within the firm to assignments when required.'
- 'Collaborative problem solvers who think outside the box, and regularly go above and beyond to advise and assist their clients.'
- 'The individuals I've worked with are amongst the best I've encountered in the industry, incredible knowledge and experience. Specifically Dan Butler and Simon Banks.'
- ' I loved working with Dan Butler and Simon Banks. They were a great team - good division between tactics and graft. They had great knowledge, tactical awareness and a great sense of camaraderie. I would love to work with them again, and hope to do so in short order.'
- 'Dan Butler has an instinctively impressive feel for tactics; good tactical awareness. Simon Banks is dedicated to the task in hand; willing to work all hours to get to the right result.'
Key clients
- FRP Advisory
- Begbies Traynor
- Quantuma Advisory
- Leonard Curtis Limited
- First Abu Dhabi Bank Plc
- Evelyn Partners
- Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
- Mazars
- Xeinadin Corporate Recovery
- RSM Restructuring
- Opus Restructuring LLP
- Manolete plc
Work highlights
Acted for Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council in response to the Part 26A restructuring plans of the Cineworld companies.
Acted for Leonard Curtis in relation to the special administration of an FCA-regulated electronic money issuer, pursuant to the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 and associated insolvency regulations.
Acted for FRP Advisory as administrators of Palace Revive Development Limited, a development company for an ultra-luxury residential development next to Buckingham Palace.
Practice head
Dan Butler
Other key lawyers
Simon Banks