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Restructuring & Insolvency

Our team advises insolvency practitioners, corporates, boards of directors, lenders, investors, business purchasers and individuals in respect of all issues that can arise as a result of financial pressure and distress. We are renowned for our expertise and experience.

Restructuring & insolvency

We are a national team of specialists in restructuring and insolvency law, renowned for our expertise and experience. 

  • A leading full-service insolvency law firm with 1,200+ colleagues
  • Corporate insolvency law specialists across a wide range of sectors
  • Proven success in refinancing, restructuring and insolvency matters
  • Named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards
  • Highly ranked by Legal 500 for our expertise

Specialists in restructuring and insolvency law

The reasons behind financial distress are often far-reaching, and a true understanding of the many legal complexities surrounding refinancing, restructuring and insolvency is necessary.

Our pragmatic restructuring and insolvency law specialists have an in-depth knowledge of the challenges your business could face. This means that all potential issues can be considered and assessed before the right solution is put forward. We offer our clients tailored solutions and comprehensive legal support to find the best outcomes in times of financial distress.

Our restructuring and insolvency services 

Our team of experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyers can provide expert legal support to:

  • Insolvency practitioners
  • Corporates
  • Boards of directors
  • Lenders
  • Investors
  • Business purchasers and individuals

Our lawyers are well-versed to assist affected parties with matters involving:

  • Restructurings
  • Refinancings
  • Reorganisations
  • Solvent and insolvent liquidations
  • Pre-pack administrations
  • Voluntary arrangements
  • Receiverships

Our restructuring and insolvency experts work to achieve a solvent solution where possible and will collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve the optimum outcome.

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Kevin Pinkerton

Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

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Acting for insolvency officer holders

We are thoroughly experienced in all types of transactional avoidance claims, acting on behalf of office holders that arise from both corporate and individual insolvencies.

In addition, our specialists in restructuring and insolvency law draw upon a wealth of expertise in other areas such as real estate, employment, intellectual property, environmental and tax to assist our clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Our sector expertise

Our corporate insolvency and restructuring law experts have a wealth of experience in a wide range of sectors, including:

In addition to advising private entities, we have assisted public sector bodies in large-scale and high-profile restructurings. Our team prides itself on thinking outside the box and coming up with creative solutions to meet our clients' needs.

All types of businesses can face financial distress. Our experts in refinancing, restructuring and insolvency law can help you identify and manage risk and offer tailored legal solutions to work towards the best outcome for your business. Don't hesitate to get in touch with our team today.

Our accreditations

We are celebrating another year of accreditations and rankings.

Why choose our restructuring and insolvency lawyers?

Why choose our restructuring and insolvency lawyers?

When facing financial distress, expert guidance is crucial. Our specialists in restructuring and insolvency law are trusted advisors with a strong reputation for navigating complex financial reorganisations, refinancing and insolvency proceedings. We understand the acute challenges involved, offering customised solutions focused on your objectives, from business rescue to value preservation.

Our client-focused approach means we act as your dedicated legal partners, delivering clear, strategic advice, no matter what challenges your business may be facing. We combine national experience with in-depth knowledge of insolvency law, and we're committed to efficiently managing your case and achieving the most viable outcome.

Here are some of the reasons why you can trust our experts in refinancing, restructuring and insolvency law to help you navigate complex financial matters: 

Worldwide asset tracing and recovery

Our team can assist with worldwide asset tracing and recovery, having set the case law on several areas of international co-operation, including representing the first party to obtain interim relief via the United Nations Model Law on insolvency (UNCITRAL)

Dedicated creditor services division

We also have a dedicated creditor services division, which advises unsecured creditors in relation to their position when one of their customers enters an insolvency process

Dual qualified experts

Three of our team are dual qualified as insolvency practitioners as well as being lawyers, having successfully passed the Joint Insolvency Examination Board exams

Recognised for our exemplary services

We're proud to have received a number of awards and recognition in the industry, including high rankings from both The Legal 500 and Chambers UK Legal Guide, as well as being named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2024

Notable work & other expertise

Testimonials

  • "Kevin Pinkerton has been providing insolvency legal services for Robson Scott since its inception. His work has always been top-notch, whilst he h...

    Client testimonial, Managing Director, Robson Scott Group Limited

  • "Freeths demonstrate excellent customer service and deliver what they say they will, on time. Their team has a good spread of expertise and seniori...

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "It's an excellent team all round and they are always on hand to answer queries."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "They're a fantastic national practice that we've seen grow over the years."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "Freeths have extensive knowledge of insolvency legislation."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "They are personable and very easy to work with. Restructuring and insolvency knowledge and expertise is second to none without the jargon and they...

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • “The team are experienced, knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

  • "A growing team that has managed to retain all of its talent in a competitive market over the last decade. Every individual is a specialist in inso...

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • "First-class legal advice, a firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship."

    The Legal 500, 2024

  • “They demonstrate a wide variety of specialisms, which means that insolvency practitioners can ask the many questions on the cases they have and kn...

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

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    "The Late-Night sector has had some particularly difficult trading conditions over the last year, which meant unfortunately we had to take on board...

    Peter Marks, Chairman

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Restructuring and insolvency law FAQs

Contact our specialists in insolvency law today

If you require legal support when facing matters dealing with refinancing, restructuring and insolvency law, our experts are here to help. With our wealth of expertise, we'll help you find solutions to get the most viable outcome for your business.

To get started, call our team on 0330 100 1014 and we'll put you in touch with one of our corporate insolvency law specialists.

Meet our team

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Kevin Pinkerton

Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

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Jacqui Murphy

Managing Associate & Knowledge Management Lawyer

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