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Restructuring & Insolvency lawyers

In coping with the impact of financial distress, stakeholders require pragmatic advice that achieves the best outcome in difficult situations.

Our dedicated team of restructuring and insolvency lawyers in England and Scotland advises all types of stakeholder involved in, or impacted by, financial restructuring and corporate insolvency situations. We provide pragmatic, commercial, business-focused advice and guidance to clients facing distressed and special situations, in the UK and internationally. Successfully navigating what is often a complex landscape calls for creative and bold solutions from experienced practitioners and a deep understanding of a client’s business and its stakeholders’ expectations. We understand the legal and business drivers involved when a company experiences financial difficulties and we have the technical skills and expertise to help achieve the best possible outcome.

Our clients include banks, listed and privately-owned companies, distressed debt funds, financial advisors, investment funds, private equity and other lender clients, pension scheme trustees, the Pension Protection Fund, insurance companies, insolvency office-holders, regulatory bodies, turnaround specialists and boards of directors.

As the largest law firm in Europe and sixth largest law firm globally, our team has the experience and firepower to deliver successful outcomes for clients, wherever they do business. Few competitors can match the strength of our global platform. We can quickly mobilise a team of international experts from a range of legal disciplines, tailored to your specific needs.

 
Andrew Besser
Andrew Besser
Partner
UK, London and Israel, Tel Aviv
United Kingdom, London
Israel, Tel Aviv
With over 25 years' experience, Andrew has advised on all aspects of banking law and has particular expertise in acting for lenders and large property companies involved in complex real estate financings...
Martin Brown
Martin Brown
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Martin is the Head of CMS’s UK Restructuring & Insolvency team, with over 20 years’ experience of advising creditors, debtors and insolvency practitioners on all aspects of financial restructurings...
John Dawson
John Dawson
Partner
United Kingdom, London
John Dawson is a partner in the Finance Team at CMS London. John focuses his practice on advising borrowers, lenders and investors on the full spectrum of financings in the private debt markets. He has...
Glen Flannery
Glen Flannery
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Glen is a Partner in our Restructuring & Insolvency team. He qualified in 2003, became a partner in the business in 2007 and is now global co-head of restructuring & insolvency at CMS. Glen advises boards...
Emma Riddle
Emma Riddle
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Emma Riddle is a partner in our International Finance practice, specialising in restructuring and insolvency. Emma has experience acting for creditors, debtors and other stakeholders in distressed situations...
Dipesh Santilale
Dipesh Santilale
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Dipesh Santilale heads up the Corporate Financial Services transactions team and is a member of the CMS Private Equity team. Dipesh regularly advises UK and international financial institutions on M&A...
Timea Scholey
Timea Scholey
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Timea Scholey is a partner in the Restructuring and Insolvency team. Timea advises on both cross‑border and UK high profile restructurings, insolvencies and distressed situations, representing a variety...
Peter Wiltshire
Peter Wiltshire
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Peter Wiltshire has been with CMS for nearly 30 years and has worked in the firm’s Restructuring & Insolvency team since qualifying in 1990. He advises on all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency...
Jennifer Antonelli
Jennifer Antonelli
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Jennifer Antonelli is Of Counsel in the banking department, specialising in restructuring and insolvency
Rebecca Hennis
Rebecca Hennis
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, London
Rebecca is an experienced member of CMS’ contentious insolvency team, which is part of the firm’s award-winning restructuring and insolvency group. As a specialist litigator, Rebecca combines technical...