Pinsent Masons advises Poundland on major restructuring plan

17 Sep 2025 | 02:25 pm |

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the board of Poundland Limited in relation to its restructuring plan (sanctioned by the High Court on 26 August 2025) and related financing arrangements.

Now sanctioned by the High Court, the plan under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006 will see new owners Gordon Brothers invest additional funding into the business.

The Pinsent Masons team was led by restructuring partner Nick Gavin-Brown, with the firm advising the board on aspects relating to the acquisition, the restructuring of the business and related shareholder financing.

Commenting on the successful sanction of the restructuring plan and financing, Nick said: “In advising Poundland, we supported the board through the complexities of the restructuring in parallel with the acquisition by Gordon Brothers. The successful restructuring sets up the business to compete on the high street.”

This transaction adds to Pinsent Masons’ growing portfolio of high-profile retail restructurings, following recent work on WH Smith, Hobbycraft and others. 

Latest press releases

Show me all press releases

Pinsent Masons advises Ratio Petroleum on £124 million acquisition of Pharos Energy

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is advising Ratio Petroleum Energy LP (Ratio Petroleum) on its £124 million recommended takeover of Pharos Energy plc (Pharos Energy).

Pinsent Masons advises Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on office building financing in Warsaw

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) on an investment loan and a VAT loan provided to the Polish investment company Lewandpol Property.

Pinsent Masons appoints first global chief knowledge and AI adoption officer

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Hayley Harris to be the firm’s first global chief knowledge and AI adoption officer.

People who viewed this press release also viewed

Show me all press releases

Pinsent Masons advises on The Real Greek pre-pack sale

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised on the sale of The Real Greek restaurant chain via a pre-packaged administration, acting for the company and subsequently the administrators in delivering the restructuring.

Pinsent Masons advises on Franco Manca CVA

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the operating company of the UK pizza restaurant chain, Franco Manca, on its company voluntary arrangement (CVA). Paul Berkovi and Rob Croxen of financial advisory firm, Alvarez & Marsal, have been appointed as supervisors of the CVA.

Pinsent Masons enhances its finance and restructuring capabilities with double partner hire

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired two expert partners to its cross-jurisdictional Finance & Restructuring practice. Edward Smith will join as a partner in London, whilst Seyavash Rahnema will be based in Dubai.

For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on

+44 (0)20 7418 8199 or 

Location contacts

We are processing your request. \n Thank you for your patience. An error occurred. This could be due to inactivity on the page - please try again.