Business Restructuring Solicitors
Commercial
- Manage business transformation with strategic realignment.
- Curb interruption and boost the value by professional legal counsel.
Whether your business is under financial pressure or simply needs a sharper structure to support growth, Gurve Legal’s business restructuring solicitors provide clear, commercial advice. We are a London-based firm working with SMEs, directors, and investors to find the right path forward.
Unlike many law firms, we act for companies in distress and for the creditors and investors on the other side of the table. That dual perspective means sharper advice, faster decisions, and better outcomes for our clients. If you are concerned about your company’s financial position, early advice gives you the most options.
Our Business Restructuring Services
Our business restructuring solicitors advise at every stage, from early-stage concerns through to formal procedures. We handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, acting for companies, directors, creditors, and investors.
Corporate Restructuring Advice
We advise businesses seeking to reorganise their corporate structure for operational efficiency, tax planning, or investor readiness. This includes group restructuring, demergers, and the transfer of assets between entities.
- Group simplification and holding company arrangements
- Demergers and divisional separations
- Asset transfers and hive-downs
- Advice on corporate restructuring alongside M&A activity
Debt Restructuring and Creditor Negotiations
When a business faces cash flow difficulties, early action is critical. Our commercial restructuring solicitors assist with negotiating revised payment terms, standstill agreements, and debt-for-equity arrangements directly with creditors.
- Lender and creditor negotiation strategy
- Standstill and forbearance agreements
- Debt-for-equity conversions
- HMRC Time to Pay arrangements
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)
A CVA can allow a viable business to repay its debts over time while continuing to trade. We act for companies seeking CVAs and for creditors evaluating or challenging CVA proposals, giving us a rounded view that benefits both sides.
- CVA proposal and documentation
- Creditor engagement and voting
- CVA monitoring and variation advice
Administration and Pre-Pack Sales
Where a business cannot be saved in its current form, administration may provide the best route to preserve value and protect jobs. We advise directors preparing for administration and buyers in pre-pack transactions.
- Director obligations in the run-up to administration
- Pre-pack sale negotiations and documentation
- Asset purchase agreements for distressed businesses
- Liaison with insolvency practitioners
Directors’ and Officers’ Advice
Directors facing financial pressure need to understand their duties and the risks of continuing to trade. Our business restructuring lawyers provide urgent, practical advice to help directors protect their personal position.
- Wrongful and fraudulent trading risk assessment
- Director disqualification proceedings
- Personal liability exposure and mitigation
- Advice on directors’ and officers’ obligations
Business Sales and Distressed M&A
Selling a business under financial pressure requires speed and careful structuring. We advise sellers and acquirers in distressed M&A situations, including mergers and acquisitions where insolvency risk is a factor.
- Accelerated sale processes
- Share and asset purchase structuring
- Due diligence and warranty negotiation
Why Choose Gurve Legal for Business Restructuring?
We Act for Both Sides
Unlike many firms, our business restructuring solicitors act for companies in distress and for the creditors, lenders, and investors on the other side of the table. This dual perspective means we anticipate the opposing position and negotiate more effectively for you.
Commercial Focus, Not Academic Advice
We are not interested in lengthy reports that tell you what has gone wrong. Our priority is to identify your options, explain the trade-offs in plain English, and help you act quickly. Speed and commercial clarity are what clients in a restructuring situation need most.
SME and Owner-Director Expertise
Most restructuring law firms focus on large corporate mandates. Gurve Legal is built around the needs of owner-managed businesses, start-ups, and growth companies. We understand the personal pressures directors face and give advice that reflects that reality.
Joined-Up Legal Support
Business restructuring rarely sits in isolation. Our team draws on expertise across employment law, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution, so you receive coordinated advice without briefing multiple firms.
Speak to a Business Restructuring Solicitor Today
Our team offers a free initial consultation. We will assess your situation, explain your options clearly, and help you decide on the right next step.