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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

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

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Jeffreys, Mike Gilmour

Other key lawyers

Grace Millar, Su Garner