The ‘very experienced’ Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP assists a broad spectrum of stakeholders in distressed or insolvent situations and offers support to insolvency practitioners across all forms of restructurings processes and related litigation claims. The ’top restructuring and insolvency lawyer’, Andy Stirk, specialises in advising banks and other financial institutions on turnaround businesses and property investments. Laura Beardsmore is well-versed within general insolvency appointments, while Sam Dixon brings experience in complex directors’ duties issues, with particular focus on charities and distressed providers of public service.
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‘Andy Stirk is a top restructuring and insolvency lawyer, commercial and very astute.’
‘Good people, make a real effort to deliver for you.'
'Very experienced, very calm under intense pressure, and very good at developing strong trusted relationships.'
'Andy Stirk was able to cut through complex issues and articulate potentials paths forward clearly and with logic.'
Key clients
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Ralph & Russo Ventures
- Crowe
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Evelyn Partners
Work highlights
Advised FRP (administrators) in relation to the trading of the companies and on the sale of the business and assets of two group companies.
Advised Crowe, as joint administrators of MCE Insurance Limited in relation to legal, regulatory and financial matters.
Advised a large construction company on an application for administration and the joint administrators on various aspects of the administration.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Beardsmore
Practice head
Andy Stirk
Other key lawyers
Laura Beardsmore; Sam Dixon