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John specialises in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency, having advised all types of stakeholders for over 20 years. His practice is mainly non-contentious, with particular experience in assignments involving real estate and complex real estate structures. He regularly advises company directors on their duties and obligations all along the distress curve and has worked with many corporate clients acquiring the business and assets of companies whether on an accelerated basis or from insolvency office holders. For many years john has advised clearing banks, challenger banks, ABLs, sponsors and debt funds on all aspects of their lending / investments from undertaking reviews, supporting them with the restructuring of clients / investments in distress through to enforcement and, where rescue is not possible, insolvency planning and execution. John has acted for in house counsel advising on a wide variety of issues including supply chain issues, contractual disputes, retention of title, corporate simplification and restructurings. He also regularly acts for insolvency practitioners of all sizes on advisory assignments (supporting lenders and borrowers) but also acting for them in their capacity as office holders on all types of insolvency appointments. He deals with all aspects of formal appointments including advising on enforcement and appointment, acting on the disposal of assets, technical issues and advising on office holder claims. He is commercial and very approachable and is always happy to discuss matters by telephone if there is any opportunity to assist clients. John is ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition). He is also is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and recognised as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Insolvency & Corporate Recovery. John is also a recognised lawyer for Insolvency & Restructuring Law in the 2025 edition of 'The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom'.
