Restructuring, Special Situations and Insolvency
At Ashurst we provide a comprehensive service to our clients on the full spectrum of issues that arise from distressed situations.
We cover the field in terms of insolvency, turnaround, restructuring and distressed investment legal services
When businesses are in financial distress, considering all solutions is essential. Our lawyers advise on the full spectrum of issues that arise from corporate distress, distressed investing and formal insolvencies. We advise lenders, debtors, potential purchasers and insolvency officeholders on issues such as directors' duties, due diligence, debt buy-backs, debt trading, litigation, schemes of arrangements and pensions.
We understand the perspectives of all parties involved
A true understanding of all of the key players' different positions is critical when you are trying to achieve the best possible result. Our commercially focused team has extensive experience advising all types of stakeholders in distressed situations. Whether applying creative techniques to a distressed company, working to turnaround a company in difficulty, or managing a major corporate collapse, the team has the requisite skill and depth to resolve these matters.
Global presence
Restructuring and insolvency today are cross-border disciplines. Our extensive geographic presence means that we are able to work with our clients to strive to achieve optimal outcomes wherever they do business. We’re driven to deliver excellent results and are focused on what our clients want to achieve.
Our solutions are creative and innovative
Our award-winning lawyers are experts at devising creative solutions to difficult credit problems. We have a track-record of successfully restructuring the balance sheets of distressed companies with the goal of maximising value. Our approach is to work to optimise our client's position and returns by considering every option.
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England & Wales Quickguides
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Industries
- Aerospace & Defence
- Alternative Investment Funds
- Banks
- Built Environment
- Business Support Services
- Consumer, Food & Retail
- Energy
- Government and Public Sector
- Hotels, Leisure & Gaming
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Mining
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Private Equity
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
- Transport
Recognition
We are proud to be recognised by clients and industry bodies for our achievements and the contributions we make
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2021
BRITISH LEGAL AWARDS
Restructuring Team of the Year (UK Company)
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2020
BRITISH LEGAL TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Most Innovative Firm of the Year
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2019
BRITISH LEGAL AWARDS
Law Firm of the Year
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2017
LEGAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Restructuring Team of the Year
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2017
THE LAWYER AWARDS
Restructuring Team of the Year
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2022
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Band 1, Restructuring & Insolvency in Australia
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2022
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Tier 1, Restructuring & Insolvency
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2021
Best Lawyers France
Ranked in Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2021
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Band 1, Restructuring & Insolvency in Australia
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2021
Legal 500 Australia
Tier 1, Restructuring & Insolvency
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2020
Legal 500 Australia
Tier 1, Restructuring & Insolvency
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2020
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Band 1, Restructuring & Insolvency in Australia
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2019
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Band 1, Restructuring & Insolvency in Australia
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We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need.
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