Gateley Legal, the legal arm of professional services group Gateley, has appointed Liam Mills as a partner in its restructuring advisory team in London to enhance its capabilities in private credit, complex financial restructurings and special situations.
Liam (pictured), who is dual-qualified in England and Ireland, joins from DLA Piper and brings over 15 years of experience advising on restructuring, special situations and finance matters involving complex and bespoke capital structures and financing arrangements.
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He also has experience across recapitalisations and refinancings, specialised lending transactions and liability management exercises.
Gateley Legal’s national restructuring advisory team is now made up of 25 professionals, including 12 partners and legal directors.
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“Joining Gateley is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that’s clearly invested in building a forward-thinking restructuring and finance offering. The team has built a strong reputation for combining legal expertise with commercial pragmatism, which is essential when advising clients through complex financial challenges,” Mills said.
“Liam’s breadth of experience across restructuring, special situations and finance matters, combined with his cross-border expertise, makes him a valuable addition to our national team,” added Andrew Buchanan, partner and national head of restructuring at Gateley Legal.
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“As demand for strategic restructuring advice continues to grow, Liam’s arrival strengthens our ability to support clients navigating complex financial challenges.”
