Business Recovery and Reconstruction: Retail and Leisure From time to time even the best run companies may find themselves in financial difficulty. Howard Kennedy has a first-class reputation as a UK corporate restructuring specialist, advising on restructuring and distressed sales. We are particularly well known for our work at Boardroom level when planning a programme of reconstruction and providing advice to Directors on the duties and liabilities that they may face. We act for companies, directors, funders and turnaround professionals to ensure business survival. Often adopting a multi-disciplinary approach that draws expertise from across the firm including corporate, real estate, dispute resolution, employment and tax. This breadth of experience gives us unique insight into understanding how each counterparty operates and how to get the best outcome for our clients. • Following a circa £35m investment into a new luxury restaurant concept, we advised the Board of the holding company during its programme of business and operational turnaround • Acting for the administrators of Beirut Street Food chain Yalla Yalla on its sale to Comptoir Group Plc • Acting for the founder of an iconic rotation sushi restaurant group in securing the flagship restaurant following a shareholder dispute • Advising the Board of a bar/restaurant chain on the rationalisation of its property portfolio which involving significant landlord negotiation outside of formal insolvency process. • Acting for a variety of stakeholders on the CVA's of amongst others La Tasca, Carluccios, Jamie's Italian and Prezzos • Acting for a chef proprietor in restructuring of their fusion restaurant group • Advising the Board of Holding Co regarding the sale through pre-pack administration of a 21 chain restaurant group held in a subsidiary company
If you would like more information on how we can help you, please contact Vernon Dennis, Head of Business Advisory & Tax
Vernon Dennis Partner: Head of Business Advisory & Tax E: vernon.dennis@howardkennedy.com
Adam Walford Partner: Head of Retail & Leisure E: adam.walford@howardkennedy.com
Paul Glassberg Partner: M&A (Distressed Investments) E: paul.glassberg@howardkennedy.com
Jonathan Polin Partner: M&A (Distressed Investments) E: vernon.dennis@howardkennedy.com
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