Shoosmiths LLP's corporate restructuring and advisory team continually advises clients on a range of matters throughout the market, and regularly acts for leading banks, financial institutions, major insolvency practitioners, as well as distressed lenders and private equity firms from a wide range of sectors, including the retail, engineering, technology, and financial services spaces. Demonstrating exceptional knowledge of administration matters, restructuring plans, company voluntary arrangements, and liquidation matters, the practice is well-suited to assist clients with a range of issues. James Keates leads the team, with a particular focus on distressed lending, corporate recoveries, and restructuring plans. Key support is provided by Charlotte Duce.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent strength in depth and local presence, trusted on profile regional jobs as well as larger national cases.'
- 'James Keates - excellent client service, relationship led approach and strong commercial nous.'
Key clients
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Interpath Limited
Work highlights
Advised PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as administrators of Wilko Limited, Wilkinson Hardware Stores Limited and Wilko.com Limited.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
James Keates
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Duce