Lester Aldridge LLP‘s restructuring and insolvency group’s strong regional presence is underpinned by a robust work portfolio that includes a full range of non-contentious corporate insolvency work. Rebecca Walker is recognised in the market for her financial services sector expertise, particularly on distressed as well as solvent restructuring matters. Managing partner Matthew Barrow retains his specialist focus on secured property lending and enforcement of security through the appointment of receivers and administrators.
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Testimonials
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‘Rebecca Walker is great re the insolvency issues and Lisa Watson Cooke is great on the charity side.’
‘Rebecca Walker is extremely professional, very responsive and pro-active during our engagements.’
Key clients
- Azets
- BDO LLP
- Begbies Traynor
- BTG Advisory
- Evelyn Partners LLP
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Interpath Advisory
- James Cowper Kreston
- JWS Business Recovery
- Knight Frank
Work highlights
- Advised the liquidators of a technology publishing company in relation to its solvent liquidation, distribution of USD $10M cash to shareholders and how to address various claims against the company.
- Advised the administrators of Johnsons Shoes Company on the solvent exit of the company from administration.
- Advised the administrators of Passenger Lift Services Limited on the pre-pack sale of its business and assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Rebecca Walker
Other key lawyers
Matthew Barrow