When financial distress threatens a business, everyone looks for a rapid resolution. With decades of experience at the top of the game, Dentons' Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy team in the UK can help you achieve that resolution.

When it comes to complex financial turnarounds, wind-downs or big ticket cases, rely on a firm long renowned in the City of London. Thanks to our extensive track record handling a wide variety of restructuring scenarios, our lawyers bring an innate understanding of the potential challenges and opportunities. We work to understand your circumstances and goals, and we devise the strategies necessary for a business-minded, cost-effective outcome. With more than 40 lawyers and professionals, our group is one of the largest and most experienced of its kind.

Wherever in the world you operate or invest, Dentons can help you navigate the legal and financial climates to secure a successful restructuring. We'll help you identify the jurisdictions and laws best suited to protecting your interests, taking a global approach to your challenges. Tap into our deep connections with local business communities and regulators in markets worldwide. Benefit from a core UK team that coordinates with Dentons offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, CIS and the Caucasus.

Debtors, creditors and other interested parties have turned to us in times of trouble, and have always found themselves in safe and capable hands. We have handled high-profile restructurings in sectors including construction, engineering, manufacturing, energy, financial institutions, funds, health care, leisure, real estate, retail, technology, media and transportation.

Recognition

Dentons wins seven awards at the 2020 European Women in Business Law Awards

September 10, 2020

Global law firm Dentons received seven awards at the 2020 European Women in Business Law Awards, organized by the Euromoney Legal Media Group.

Dentons announces new partners

March 28, 2018

Dentons announces the promotion of 36 new partners from the Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean, Singapore, UK and Middle East and United States regions of the Firm. The new partners represent a range of practices, sectors and industries.

Dentons ranked as Top 20 bankruptcy firm by The Deal Pipeline

May 5, 2014

Dentons’ Global Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy (RIB) group was ranked 19th (out of 100 law firms) in The Deal Pipeline’s “Top Bankruptcy Law Firms” league table based on the Firm’s global matter activity during the first quarter of 2014. This marks the Firm’s inaugural appearance on the global bankruptcy league table.

Insights

Snapshot | Legal insight in sharp focus

February 19, 2025

United Kingdom: The February 2025 edition of Snapshot provides a critical overview of the latest legal and market developments affecting UK businesses. Designed for general counsel and senior legal officers, this bi-annual publication cuts through complexity, delivering essential insights into evolving legal areas, their business impact, and critical timelines.

Introduction of new sanctions reporting requirements for insolvency practitioners and new insolvency-related licensing ground

February 3, 2025

United Kingdom: Under the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, enacted on 5 December 2024, the UK government introduced amendments across the statutory instruments that implement the UK's various sanctions regimes – e.g. Russia, Iran, Global Human Rights.

An introduction to English insolvency procedures (and practical action to take) (English and Welsh construction focus)

January 16, 2025

United Kingdom: Insolvency continues to plague construction supply chains across the UK, causing widespread financial distress and disruption not only for businesses and their employees, but also for those they work with and the projects they work on.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons' Luci Mitchell-Fry elected to co-chair IWIRC Board's London network

December 8, 2023

Luci Mitchell-Fry, Counsel in Dentons' Restructuring & Insolvency team based in London, has been elected as co-chair of the Board of the London International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) Network.

Dentons advises Smartwings on out-of-court restructuring and CZK 2 billion financing

March 29, 2021

Global law firm Dentons has advised Smartwings, the largest airline in the Czech Republic, in connection with its out of court restructuring and CZK 2 billion (approximately €76 million) financing, which will allow it to continue operations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dentons wins seven awards at the 2020 European Women in Business Law Awards

September 10, 2020

Global law firm Dentons received seven awards at the 2020 European Women in Business Law Awards, organized by the Euromoney Legal Media Group.

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