Osborne Clarke appoints leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer as partner

International legal practice, Osborne Clarke, welcomes Andrew Eaton as UK partner into its Restructuring & Insolvency team.

Eaton was previously Head of both Restructuring & Insolvency and Banking & Finance at Burges Salmon. Prior to that he was a partner at Travers Smith in London. He is an Insol Fellow and advises national and international corporates, including financial institutions, on a wide range of high-value and complex cross-border non-contentious restructurings and formal insolvencies.

Eaton’s recent client matters include the Wasps rugby club administration, Rebel Energy, the Bakers + Baristas CVA, and the sale of Côte Restaurants to Partners Group. 

Osborne Clarke’s Restructuring and Insolvency team has advised on some of the market’s highest profile and most demanding assignments, including NRS Healthcare, Viola Money, Xpress Money, Wirecard, Ted Baker, Peacocks, Wiggle, Grainger & Worrall, and Special Aviation Services.

“Our clients rely on us for advice on fiduciary duties, complex insolvency processes, and restructuring strategies. Andy is recognised as one of the leading practitioners in the market and it is a pleasure to welcome him to the firm. His arrival will strengthen our advisory capabilities as well as the leadership within our growing team. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our non-contentious and advisory restructuring practice.”

Will Gunston, Partner and Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at Osborne Clarke

“Osborne Clarke’s strong relationships across the financial and restructuring community mean it is trusted by clients to help protect and create value. The team benefits from deep sector expertise and an international platform, helping it to navigate complexity and deliver results. I’m looking forward to working alongside the other partners in expanding the UK practice and contributing to the various international and cross-border opportunities that Osborne Clarke is engaged in.”

Andrew Eaton, Partner, Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke’s Restructuring & Insolvency team has grown significantly over the past few years, including, most recently, the hire of Nick Axup, a partner from Stephenson Harwood, who leads the contentious insolvency practice.

The team comprises five partners and continues to benefit from working in a collegiate environment servicing a broad range of sectors including Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Energy & Energy Transition, The Built Environment, and Technology, Media & Communications.