Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s restructuring, recoveries, and insolvency team provides advice on all aspects of traditional contentious and transactional insolvency work to a range of clients that includes insolvency practitioners and lenders, as well as corporates. The practice is able to exploit sector expertise from within the firm, particularly in the banking and financial services space, to assist clients with a full range of matters. Andrew Taylor is the national head of the team, advising on formal insolvency issues; additional support is provided by Sheena Tandy and Christopher Neale.
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‘The team is responsive, commercial, and always goes above and beyond. Excellent value for money at all levels of the team. I never use any other firms, there is no need to when the service from SM is so exceptional.’
‘Andrew Taylor - I have worked with Andrew for 15 years, he is proactive, provides timely responses, commercial but legally astute advice, and is always realistic with the potential outcomes.'
Key clients
- Evtec Superlight ltd
- Kroll Advisory Ltd. (formerly Duff & Phelps)
Work highlights
Acted for NP Aerospace in relation to the purchase of Jankel Armouring Limited’s intellectual property, patents and inventory, and the right to transfer, assign and/or novate existing contracts.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrew Taylor
Other key lawyers
Sheena Tandy; Christopher Neale