John Talbot

Special Adviser

John is one of the most respected and experienced corporate restructuring practitioners in the UK with over 25 years corporate finance and restructuring experience. During that time he has led some of highest profile UK and European restructuring assignments.

Major Experiences

John co-founded Talbot Hughes McKillop in 2001. He was previously global head of Corporate Finance and Corporate Recovery at Andersen.

His sector expertise includes telecoms, technology, manufacturing, property development, leisure and retail.

He has worked in a large number of geographic markets including Continental Europe, North America and South East Asia.

Major Recent Projects

  • Executive Chairman of Johnson Service Group plc.
  • Adviser to the Ad Hoc Committee of creditors on the £6.2 billion restructuring of the Eurotunnel Group.
  • Adviser to the surety creditors on the £350 million financial restructuring of Jarvis plc.
  • Chief Restructuring Officer of Cordiant Communications Group plc.
  • Chief Restructuring Officer to Marconi plc (£5 billion restructuring).
  • Financial adviser to Kiekert Holding Group GmbH (€480 million financial restructuring).
  • Financial adviser to the board of TMD Friction (€1 billion financial restructuring).
  • Financial adviser to the bondholders in US$2 billion restructuring of Energis plc.