Distressed companies

Economic downturn, recession or credit crunch? Whatever it’s called, there’s no disguising the ‘perfect storm’ of financial pressure which depressed debt, equity and consumer markets have put on businesses. We provide practical help.

In the economic downturn we’ve advised a range of businesses in distress situations. Retailers like MFI, Celebrations Holdings Group, the Morgan and West One chains of fashion stores and the General Trading Company have sought our team’s advice on options in distress situations.

Experience

We advised Tom Aikens’ restaurant business and its subsequent administrators.

We acted for investors acquiring the assets of the business of the LSE-listed fashion brand management business, Marchpole Holdings.

We also have particular experience in advising real estate businesses, construction companies and financial services groups.

We provide discreet independent professional advice to help you consider the best options for your company. Our multi-disciplinary, experienced team of experts can advise you on the way forward, and the options available to you.

Our recent experience, benefitting companies large and small alike, has covered:

  • Advising on funding and financial restructuring options.
  • Reviewing and minimising the risks of supplier and customer distress.
  • Testing the strength and value of your security.
  • Renegotiating credit terms with lenders and creditors Guiding directors, sponsors and nomads on their obligations under the London Stock Exchange’s listing rules and AIM rules.
  • Advising directors on potential personal liabilities, personal tax and wealth management.
  • Advising companies and individuals on employment rights, redundancy or severance programmes.
  • Minimising the financial exposure on property interests for lenders, developers, owners, landlords or occupiers.
  • Identifying opportune purchases of undervalued or distressed assets.
  • Advising on ways to protect the value of an organisation’s trade marks, design and licensing rights.
  • Helping companies safeguard revenue streams and reputation against vexatious litigation or illegal activity.

For a strictly confidential discussion, contact a member of our team, listed on the right, or call us on 020 7427 6400.