Broadfield Law UK LLP provides assistance to banks, funders, investors, directors and insolvency practitioners on the full suite of restructuring, transactional and advisory matters. Practice head Alexander Wood is a key name for corporate and financial restructuring work with lenders, investors and boards. Praised as a ‘real superstar’ Stacey Jones is equally adept on both transactional and contentious matters, including complex insolvency litigation.
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'For a smaller firm they have a remarkable amount of excellent partners and top quality advisers. They are commercial in their approach and are always available to discuss matters arising. They work very hard for their clients and provide creative solutions to problems,’
‘Stacey Jones is really excellent. She is commercial, clever and very approachable. She has a no nonsense manner and is always practical and proactive. She is a real super star and definitely one to watch in the future.’
‘Exceedingly professional - precise, clear, timely, complete, accurate, without arrogance or condescension. London levels of competence for much reduced charges.’
‘In addition to the professional qualities ascribed to the team, above, we found the individuals to have important personal characteristics in what was a very stressful situation - warmth, cautious reassurance, responsiveness, concern that as clients we understood what was happening, why, and what the options were. Unpretentious. They felt completely dependable.’
‘Good strong insolvency practice in both London and the regions.’
‘Stacey Jones is a great strong personality with plenty of dynamism and Alex Wood is a more measured mature approach which makes the two who we work with a great foil for each other.’
‘David Williams - good eye for detail, quick grasp of commercial realities and potential risk areas ’
‘BDB Pitmans are very good solicitors to work with. In my experience, they are strong strategists, commercially-minded, and exceptionally friendly.’
‘Stacey Jones and Rachel Watson are both very strong members of BDB Pitmans' insolvency team. In particular, Stacey Jones is a fantastic partner. She is a clear communicator, and her friendly style makes her genuinely enjoyable to work with. She has the gravitas to deliver unwanted advice, and the judgement to find a way through a tricky situation and put the client's case on a stronger footing.’
‘The Insolvency and Corporate Recovery team at BDB Pitmans are absolutely outstanding. They are under-friendly, and their advice is quick and to the point. They are a formidable team, with a clear grasp of the commercial realities, who are very capable of thinking outside the box and providing innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. ’
Key clients
- Interpath
- PwC LLP
- Evelyn Partners
- FRP Advisory
- Rollings Butt
- Katerra, Inc. Ch. 11 Plan/Scheme Administrator
- Azets Holdings Limited
- Secure Trust Bank Plc.
- Alvarez and Marsal
- Opus Business Advisory Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Plan Administrator of Katerra, Inc. on English aspects of US$440m claim for a transaction at an undervalue.
- Advising administrators on trading of and realisation of assets from a cross-border FCA-regulated company, including redress for mis-sold loans across book of £20m.
- Advising creditor on recovery of assets, stock and intellectual property out of multi-jurisdictional fraud across 90 companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Alexander Wood
Other key lawyers
Stacey Jones; David Williams