Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Chris Roberts as a partner in its Restructuring & Insolvency Practice in Manchester. Mr. Roberts joins from DLA Piper, where he led the restructuring and insolvency team across the North West and contributed significantly to the development of the firm’s national practice.
“Chris is a high-calibre addition to our team and his arrival reflects our continued investment in expanding our cross-border restructuring capabilities,” commented Stephen Lerner, global chair of the firm’s Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Group. “He brings deep technical experience, commercial acumen and a proven track record of advising on complex and high-value mandates across a range of sectors. His experience will significantly benefit our clients across the UK and internationally.”
With a career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Roberts focuses on non-contentious restructuring and turnaround matters, advising lenders, corporates, sponsors and officeholders. He has extensive experience leading multi-stakeholder restructurings and distressed M&A transactions across a range of sectors.
James Fitzgibbon, managing partner of the Manchester office, added: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to the firm. He is a highly respected practitioner with strong relationships across the North West and wider UK markets. Chris will help to lead the charge as we continue to grow the office, working alongside our market-leading corporate and financial services teams to develop opportunities for restructuring and insolvency work.”
Mr. Roberts said: “The opportunity at Squire Patton Boggs is an exciting one for me and my clients. I’ve been impressed by the ambition of the global Restructuring & Insolvency Practice, the growth trajectory of the Manchester office, and the energy and calibre of the partners I’ve met. It feels like the right environment – and the right time – to continue doing what I love: helping clients navigate change and building and mentoring high-performing teams. I’m delighted to be joining and look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
Squire Patton Boggs’ global Restructuring & Insolvency Practice comprises more than 130 lawyers across 36 offices in 15 countries. Recent hires include Vanessa Stuart in Manchester, Charlotte Møller and Monika Lorenzo-Perez in London, and Arnaud Moussatoff in Paris.
Founded over 30 years ago, the firm’s Manchester office advises clients across the North West, the UK and globally. The office has seen significant growth in the past year, including the arrival of Corporate partner Victoria Jew and a team of construction lawyers led by partners Paul O’Kane and Charlotte Higham.