FreiLibertas Law Solicitors is a boutique London-based law firm specializing in banking, finance, restructuring, and insolvency matters. Founded by industry-recognized expert Stephen Phillips, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in financially distressed situations, offering discrete, conflict-free advice to funds, corporates, directors, and trustees.
With over 25 years of global experience, the firm adopts a commercially driven, client-focused approach, prioritizing agility, clarity, and integrity. It collaborates with other legal providers to deliver comprehensive solutions and is particularly skilled in cross-border and special situations, serving clients in sectors such as energy, hospitality, construction, and retail.
Services Offered
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Banking & Special Situations
- Director & Trustee Advisory
- Cross-Border & Multi-Jurisdictional Work
- Corporate Workouts
- Leveraged Finance
- Distressed Debt
- Syndicated Loans
- Private Credit
- High-Yield Bonds
- Structured Finance Vehicles
- UK Schemes of Arrangement
- Fiduciary Duties & Liabilities Advice
- Employment Law (via collaboration)
- Property Law (via collaboration)
- Bank Regulatory Advice (via collaboration)
- Disputes Resolution (via collaboration)
- Capital Markets Advice (via collaboration)
- Corporate Advice (via collaboration)
Based in London and authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, FreiLibertas handles cases with international scope and is experienced in coordinating with counsel across jurisdictions. The firm’s founder is a member of INSOL Europe and the Turnaround Management Association and is regularly quoted in UK and international media on restructuring matters.
