Our Restructuring & Insolvency Team is headed by John Harvey, who is a leading lawyer in insolvency claims and disputes, and has a wealth of experience in the sector.

We advise on all mechanisms of company restructuring and corporate rescue with a view to maximising the viability of client companies.

Our work includes advice on:

• Statutory restructuring moratorium;

• Administration;

• Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA);

• Informal creditors’ agreements;

• Advising on security

• Contentious insolvency;

• Winding-up proceedings and compulsory liquidation;

• Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation;

• LPA Receivership;

• Directors’ duties and responsibilities;

• Creditors’ rights;

• Legal proceedings against either a company or directors; and

• Enforcement of Security.

In addition, we advise on personal insolvency procedures, including:

• Bankruptcy; and

• Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs).

We have connections globally with accountants and lawyers and advise on cross border insolvency issues whether in this jurisdiction or overseas.

We co-ordinate our expertise with those of our colleagues in Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, Construction, Employment, Intellectual Property, Disputes, and Tax departments at Laytons to provide commercial, full-service solutions for our clients.

We advise and represent a wide range of individuals and companies including:

• financial institutions;

• distressed companies;

• insolvency practitioners;

• creditors’ committees;

• investors;

• stakeholders;

• mortgage lenders;

• noteholders/bondholders;

• pension trustees;

• franchisors;

• buyers of troubled companies/assets; and

• directors of companies in distress.

Should you require any advice please contact John Harvey, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at: john.harvey@laytons.com.

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