Link Fund Solutions Limited (LFSL) faced significant challenges related to potential liabilities stemming from the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). The primary issue was the threat of group litigation against LFSL, led by three claimant firms r...
Clifford Chance advised Webuild on the successful restructure and acquisition of the Australian engineering and construction company Clough Group through a deed of company arrangement. This transaction is notable as it represents the largest successf...
The client, a high-tech energy firm, faced significant challenges during a complex carve-out and global ERP transformation involving the migration to a single SAP S/4 HANA instance. The primary objective was to complete the carve-out before the expir...
A leading aerospace and defense supplier faced significant challenges as it experienced rapid growth driven by two major clients demanding increased production of a new series of aerostructures. The company had been struggling with internal issues fo...
In April 2021, we was engaged by Equistone Partners Europe to facilitate the carve-out of Franke Water Systems from the Franke Corporation, which had owned the business since 2013. The challenge was significant, as the team needed to navigate a compl...
When a financial services firm with secondary life insurance assets filed for Chapter 11 protection, it left $1.6 billion in bonds at risk, impacting over 27,000 investors. The situation was complicated by a cloud of fraudulent transactions, necessit...
After several years of impressive growth across Europe and the US, a global online fashion retailer faced a significant downturn in performance due to macroeconomic challenges impacting the retail sector in 2023. we was engaged to enhance the retaile...
Ebix, a global SaaS provider in the insurance sector, faced a critical financial crisis characterized by a rapidly worsening debt scenario and a plummeting valuation. The company, valued at $1 billion, required immediate and decisive action to naviga...
The Abraaj Healthcare Fund faced a critical situation in early 2018 when it was on the brink of collapse due to allegations of fund misuse by senior management, leading to reputational damage and defaults on loans. This crisis prompted creditors to p...
After experiencing a series of severe wildfires, a large utility company faced an overwhelming estimated $30 billion in liabilities, alongside mandated investments in system hardening, inspections, repairs, and vegetation management. Despite being a ...
The case study highlights a series of corporate simplification projects undertaken for various clients across different sectors, each facing unique challenges and requiring tailored solutions.
One notable case involved a large mutual business in the...
Thomas Cook faced significant challenges due to the transformative impact of online travel sites, budget airlines, and other disruptive forces in the travel industry. The company had accumulated substantial debt from various acquisitions and was in d...
In a landmark case, the Joint Administrators were appointed to manage a short-term property finance company that had been placed into Administration but continued trading. The company faced significant challenges due to the combined effects of Covid-...
The case study focuses on a group of haulage companies facing significant financial difficulties, with an annual turnover of approximately £20 million and around 150 employees. The core business involved the time-critical delivery of weekly and month...
In the case of Hull City FC, the club faced a critical situation marked by insolvency and the threat of formal insolvency proceedings. Appointed by the club's Chairman, our team undertook a comprehensive operational management role over a ten-month p...
Pixel Holdco Ltd, a mid-market IT managed service, data analytics, and cyber security service provider, faced the challenge of refinancing to support its M&A expansion program. Backed by Chiltern Capital, Pixel had recently completed a bolt-on acquis...
Spire Payments Limited, a significant player in the UK EFTPOS market, faced critical challenges following a decline in group revenue due to the loss of a key customer. This situation was exacerbated by the complex structure of the Spire Payments Grou...
Must Have Limited, trading as VIP Electronic Cigarette, faced significant financial pressures due to issues at its U.S. parent company, Electronic Cigarettes International, which led to the appointment of we as administrator. Despite the company bein...
Brentwood Communications Limited, established in 1978, is a prominent supplier of bespoke radio design solutions across various market sectors in the UK and internationally. The company sought to expand its operations through acquisition and identifi...
BTS Group, headquartered in Needham Market, Suffolk, faced the challenge of facilitating an exit for its shareholders who were looking to sell the business. The group, which had a combined turnover exceeding £22 million, consisted of three successful...