The downturn and beyond

Helping our clients to solve problems and exploit opportunities…

The market downturn has created a maze of challenges and opportunities for businesses. BLP’s legal experts are devoting their time to helping companies, banks and other financial institutions to protect their interests, tackle the major risks and take advantage of opportunities. We are working with clients to find practical solutions to key issues, such as:

Real Estate & Real Estate Finance

• Are there options to unlock value from real estate assets in the current market?
• What to do when faced with an insolvent tenant or loan-to-value breach? 
• How do real estate opportunity funds achieve alpha returns in today's market?

Debt Restructuring & Debt Capital Markets

• What are my rights as an investor or noteholder in a debt restructuring?
• What are the lenders' security and intercreditor rights?
• My company’s loan facilities expire in 18 months - should I deal with this now?
• What are the legal options relating to a potential counter-party default?

Financial Services and Markets 

• Can I position my business to thrive in the new financial regulatory environment?

Restructuring and Insolvency 

• What should directors do when facing cash flow difficulties? 
• How can I deal with my company’s unsustainable debt burden?
• How do I minimise risk, when buying assets from an administrator?

Tax

• How can I minimise tax costs when restructuring my business?
• Cash is king. How do I increase my post-tax cash flows?
• How can I get tax back from HMRC?
• Can I delay paying tax as I have more pressing creditors?
• HMRC are asking questions about my tax returns: what should I do?

Dispute Resolution 

• What options exist to extricate yourself from a loss making contract? 
• My joint venture partner is underperforming, can I call an event of default?

Corporate Finance

• Is your corporate governance adequate? Are your Directors aware of their duties? 
• How best to invest in a distressed environment?

Employment

• How to protect yourself from employment claims whilst downsizing or outsourcing?

We are focused on finding solutions, achieving results and adding value. If you would value expert legal advice on a matter facing your business, please get in touch. We are here to help.