TLT welcomes Restructuring & Insolvency Partner in Birmingham

Appointment reinforces confidence in the West Midlands market and continued investment in strategic sector support.

UK National law firm TLT has appointed Ollie Ward‑Jones as a Restructuring & Insolvency Partner based in the firm’s Birmingham office, strengthening the firm’s nationally ranked offering, which includes over 70 lawyers across the Banking and Restructuring and Insolvency teams combined.

Ollie joins TLT from Squire Patton Boggs, bringing more than 15 years’ experience advising businesses, lenders and insolvency practitioners on complex insolvency, restructuring and corporate recovery mandates. With deep roots in the West Midlands business community and well-established relationships across the local market, spanning financial institutions, advisory firms and corporates, Ollie brings technical expertise, commercial acumen and regional connectivity to the role.  

The hire follows a period of strong financial performance for TLT, with the firm reporting £187 million in revenue in 2025 and continued expansion across its national network. Ollie’s appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in its Restructuring & Insolvency practice, supporting clients through all stages of financial distress, restructuring and recovery and underlines its commitment to regional expansion in one of the UK’s most significant commercial centres.  

Alongside his legal practice, Ollie is actively involved in social mobility and inclusion initiatives through the Birmingham Law Society, sharing TLT’s values.

Andrew Lockerbie who will take over as Head of Restructuring and Insolvency at TLT on 1 April added: “Ollie is an excellent addition to our team. He brings deep technical expertise across restructuring and insolvency, deep understanding of the local commercial landscape, a proven ability to manage complex and time‑critical matters, and strong relationships and reputation with lenders, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders. Just as importantly, Ollie shares our commitment to developing people and contributing to the wider profession. We are delighted to welcome him to TLT.”

Commenting on his appointment, Ollie Ward‑Jones said: “TLT’s Restructuring and Insolvency team is nationally recognised and it has a fantastic roster of clients that I am excited to work with. Joining a firm with a full-service offering that is genuinely ambitious, commercially successful and continuing to invest in its people and practice is a real draw. I’m looking forward to contributing to that growth story by amplifying the depth and breadth of TLT’s offering to the West Midlands Market, working with colleagues from across the firm to continue delivering practical, commercial advice at pace, both regionally and nationally.”

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