Utilising an extensive network throughout the UK, Dentons is known for handling complex cross-border transactions across all aspects of restructurings, turnarounds and formal insolvencies, as well as advising insolvency practitioners and directors on the purchase of distressed companies. The practice, which also has a strong reputation for insolvency disputes, is led by Derek McCombe, who has particular expertise in the retail sector and regularly acts for secured lenders and administrators on a plethora of insolvency matters. Senior associate Eoghann Green is well regarded for contentious insolvency matters, Douglas Blyth departed in November 2022 to join Addleshaw Goddard.
Testimonials
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‘Eoghann Green has a wealth of experience. He is great with clients and always has an eye on the client's key objectives.’
‘The best law firm in Scotland in terms of how well their corporate and restructuring teams are integrated and work together.’
- ‘A global firm that can draw upon deep sector and international experience and skills.’
‘Derek McCombe shows a real hunger to identify opportunities and make introductions for his business contacts. One of the best-known lawyers in the retail sector.’
Key clients
- HM Government
- Interpath Advisory
- Quiz plc
- FRP Advisory LLP
- CVR Global LLP
- RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP
- Henderson & Jones Limited
- Grant Thornton
- Purepay Retail Limited
- Dunfermline Building Society
- Zetland Capital Partners LLP
- Manolete Partners plc
- Equorium Property Company Limited
Work highlights
- Act for the trustees in bankruptcy of Gregory King, the founder and former owner of the Heather Capital hedge fund. Mr King is suspected of having defrauded the corporate entities operated by him to the tune of more than £100m.
- Instructed by the liquidators of McKernan Homes Limited relative to significant assets which have been transferred to a sister company prior to insolvency.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Derek McCombe