Ian Benjamin
Partner
Ian is a leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer, guiding clients through complex financial challenges with strategic insight.
Partner
Ian is a leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer, guiding clients through complex financial challenges with strategic insight.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Ian Benjamin specialises in advising a diverse range of clients, including lenders, distressed investment funds, and insolvency practitioners, across multiple sectors such as aviation, real estate, retail, hospitality, healthcare and financial services. His extensive experience in business turnarounds and both creditor and debtor-led restructurings makes him a sought-after advisor for stakeholders navigating financial distress.
Ian provides comprehensive support on restructuring and insolvency matters, from managing acquisitions out of and disposals in administration to advising stakeholders on Part 26A restructuring plans. His work with high-profile clients like Investec, Teneo, Wells Fargo and FTI Consulting showcases his ability to handle intricate financial situations with precision and clarity.
Clients value Ian's ability to deliver practical solutions and his calm, commercial approach to problem-solving. His involvement in significant cases, such as the Harland & Wolff restructuring, advising its secured creditor Riverstone Credit throughout, highlights his capability to protect and enhance client interests in challenging environments.
Harland & Wolff
Advising Riverstone Credit Management, a US private equity fund, on its secured debt facility to the Harland & Wolff group – the UK’s most well-known shipyard and manufacturing base operating in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Partnering with US counsel and UK financial advisors we advised on restructuring options and ultimately on the administration sale of the business to a Spanish state-owned operator.BDO
Advising the secured lenders on enforcement by way of fixed charge security and BDO LLP, as the subsequently appointed fixed charge receivers of a mixed-use retail development in the South-East of England, on subsequent trading of the Festival Place shopping centre and the eventual sale of the property.Project Fürst (a.k.a. Aggregate)
Advising the German companies within the Project Fürst group in respect of their parent company, Project Lietzenburger Strasse Holdco S.À R.L's Restructuring Plan pursuant to Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006.Blandford Capital
Advising special situations fund on various transactions including, its acquisitions of both the Hesley Group, a national adult educational and residential homes provider and the Belfield Group, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of premium upholstered furniture and soft furnishings.PricewaterhouseCoopers
Advising PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as administrators on the pre-packaged administration sale of various assets out of three companies within the Royale Life group – the much-publicised UK bungalow and caravan park collapse.Offshore Energy
Advising owner of FPSO chartered to gas field operator in respect of both extending its charter and the impact of the operator's proposed restructuring plan.Renewable Energy
Advising UK private equity fund in respect of an underperforming portfolio investment in the renewable energy sector including advice on directors' duties, stakeholder management, emergency funding and value protection.FTI Consulting
Advising administrators in relation to their appointment over group of entities operating a mixed-use retail development in the South-East of England, subsequent trading of the Eastgate shopping centre and the eventual sale of the property.Adena Brands
Advising Adena Brands on its pre-pack administration acquisition of the businesses and certain assets of international UK-headquartered high street fashion retailers Monsoon and Accessorize.Ernst & Young
Advising Ernst & Young in their capacity as administrators of Flybe, Europe's largest domestic airline. Dealing, in particular, with the fleet issues including negotiating with the numerous lessors and financiers in respect of the servicing, maintenance and ultimate return of all leased and financed aircraft and engines.
