‘With strong capabilities across the restructuring spectrum’, TLT supports clients through the entire timeline of distressed situations, from pre-insolvency support to winding-up. The firm has particular expertise in assisting administrators and receivers. James Forsyth, noted for delivering ’high quality legal and commercial advice’, oversees the Bristol-based team. Peter Carney is highly knowledgeable of restructuring and the sale of businesses and assets. ‘Standout’ Abigail Hadfield supports lenders in security and enforcement strategy matters. ’Extremely hardworking’, Megan Elms advises on enforcement matters, insolvency practitioner appointments and shareholder disputes. Danielle Borthwick assists secured lenders with enforcement and exit strategies.
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‘TLT has a great team in Bristol with strong capabilities across the restructuring spectrum.’
‘Abigail Hadfield stands out for me. She is sensible with her advice.’
‘Approachable and commercial with a breadth of experience in different restructuring scenarios.’
‘James Forsyth is experienced and commercial in his advice.’
‘TLT have a well deserve reputation for insolvency expertise.’
‘James Forsyth delivers high quality legal and commercial advice. His careful analysis of the law and the evidence ensures that cases are well presented and advanced efficiently to achieve great results.’
Key clients
- Axis Bank
- Grant Thornton
- BDO
- Kroll Advisory
- The Insolvency Service
- Ernst & Young
- FRP Advisory
- Quantuma Advisory
- Teneo
- Interpath
Work highlights
Acting for Axis Bank in the run up to the insolvency of Typhoo Tea and subsequently appointed by Kroll Advisory in its capacity as administrators of Typhoo.
Acted for BDO as joint administrators on their appointment to Oxis Energy (UK), and now act for BDO in its capacity as joint liquidators of the company.
Advising various leading UK lenders on Bounceback Loans made under the UK’s coronavirus business support lending measures.
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Practice head
James Forsyth
Other key lawyers
Peter Carney; Richard Clark; Abigail Hadfield; Megan Elms; Danielle Borthwick