Squire Patton Boggs‘s Leeds team works within the firm’s global framework, providing comprehensive cross-border support, and diverse sector expertise across numerous areas, including retail, construction, and energy. ’Top restructuring lawyer‘ John Alderton leads the team and has more than 30 years’ experience in the practice area. Providing key support are Jon Chesman, who covers contentious and non-contentious matters, and Rachael Markham, whose focus is international and global issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘John Alderton is a top restructuring lawyer, providing exceptional support in challenging circumstances.’

  • ‘Very approachable and technically strong team.’

  • ‘They have technical knowledge, and focus on solutions.’

Key clients

  • Interpath Advisory
  • Teneo
  • BDO
  • EY Parthenon
  • RSM
  • PwC
  • Grant Thornton
  • CRG Recovery
  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Leumi ABL

Work highlights

  • Advised administrators from Interpath on the trading administration and subsequent cross-border sale of the business and assets of the Slack & Parr group.
  • Advised administrators from EY on the sale of the business and assets of Victoria Plum.
  • Advised administrators from Interpath on the sale of the JF Renshaw icing business, part of the Real Good Food plc group.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Alderton

Other key lawyers

Jon Chesman, Rachael Markham