Freeths LLP advises a variety of clients on restructuring and insolvency matters, including insolvency practitioners, banks, debt funders, sponsors, corporates and individuals. When needed, the firm can draw on its broader expertise, in areas such as dispute resolution, employment and tax, to enhance its advice. John Jeffreys is ‘a stand out partner’, leading the team alongside Mike Gilmour and specialising in restructuring advice at the national and regional level. Gilmour focuses his own practice on bankruptcy matters, with particular expertise in contentious settings. Grace Millar is a noted member of the practice, with experience in contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. Su Garner joined from Knights plc in February 2024.
Testimonials
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‘John Jeffreys is a stand out partner.’
‘Always commercial and pragmatic, easy to work with and a trusted advisor.’
‘The firm shows experience, commerciality and pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Bresand Leisure Limited
- Breal Capital (Black Sheep) Holdings Limited
- Rekom Group
- CC Stim UK Holdco Ltd
- Interpath Advisory
- Alvarez & Marsal
- JSM Company Group Ltd
- Andrea Q Limited
- PBC Brewing Limited
- ReSolve Advisory
- Hilco Global Real Estate
- Cromwell Tools Limited
- Ortus Secured Finance
- United National Bank Limited
- The Grove Independent School Limited
- Mazars
- John Harlow Limited
- D&D London Group
- Savills LLP
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Jeffreys, Mike Gilmour