DLA Piper is active on behalf of clients at the regional, national, and international levels, with particular aptitude in corporate rescue and turnaround. ‘Star of the team’ James Davison leads the group, and has key expertise in complex restructurings. Davison is supported by Ruth Ranton, who has experience in international mandates, and Susannah Dingley, who leads the team’s personal insolvency offering. Victoria Procter joined the department from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in September 2023, and brings extensive knowledge of financial and corporate restructuring.
Testimonials
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‘Really nice team who work well across offices and overseas.’
‘James Davison continues to be the star of the team. He's technically fantastic, with a great, calm manner about him. Best in the business, in my view.’
Key clients
- Fitness First Group
- FTI Consulting
Work highlights
- Acted on a sanctioned restructuring plan, acting for the plan company. This is the first and only plan on which HMRC has voted in favour.
- Advising Safestyle Group and subsequently Interpath in relation to the former's insolvency in 2023. This included the successful transition of the group’s order book to Anglian Windows.