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New head of restructuring and insolvency at Shoosmiths

26 August 2008

National law firm Shoosmiths has invested further in its Birmingham restructuring and insolvency team with the appointment of a new partner.

James Keates, who joins from HBJ Gateley Wareing, is now the new national head of restructuring and insolvency. James qualified in 1996 and brings a wealth of corporate insolvency law experience with him, including restructuring advice, negotiating sale and purchase agreements, advising insolvency practitioners on all aspects of the insolvency process, as well as advising banks and other funders on the recovery of their corporate loans.

He said: “Choosing to come to Shoosmiths was definitely the right decision.  We have an excellent team in place and I’m looking forward to working with them to develop and raise the profile of the department both locally and nationally.” 

Since his arrival, James’ team has been busy working on various administrations, including advising Deloitte on the administration of part of the Chase Midland plc group of companies.

Joel Kordan, partner and head of Shoosmiths’ Birmingham office, said:  “I’m very pleased that James has made the decision to join the firm.  There is increasing demand for quality restructuring and insolvency advice, and Shoosmiths is continuing to invest heavily in developing this field to provide the kind of guidance and support that clients value. James’ appointment to the team really couldn’t have come at a better time.”

James Keates’ appointment to the team is closely followed by that of insolvency solicitor Aaron Harlow.  Aaron, who joins Shoosmiths from Eversheds, qualified in September 2007 and is experienced in all areas of insolvency law. 

For further information please contact:
Name: Sophie Llewhelin
Phone: 08700 864127
Email: sophie.llewhelin@shoosmiths.co.uk

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