International law firm Trowers & Hamlins advised the board of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in relation to the restructuring and rescue of GMCC's business. Following several months' work in close cooperation with the directors, Lindsey Cooper and Ed Connell of Armstrong Watson were appointed as administrators of GMCC on 17 September 2025, at which time its business and assets were purchased.
This was a complex restructuring of a historic and important institution within the Manchester business community. Advice was provided to GMCC's board from professionals across Trowers' restructuring, employment, pensions, banking and property teams, working with the directors to identify and implement the best option for GMCC's stakeholders.
The restructuring has led to the preservation of jobs and continuity of the services which the Chamber provides locally and internationally.
Partner Dan Butler said:
"The Chamber of Commerce is an integral and important part of the business community in Manchester. As the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK, it is a key component of the infrastructure which supports businesses in the region to thrive with a wide range of services including international trade support. We were pleased to assist GMCC in completing a the restructure of its business and operations , to allow the Chamber to continue to advocate for and support the growth of businesses in our region in the future."
Dan Butler, Martyn Kolankiewciz, Simon Banks, Deborah Shumate and Anamitra Mukhopadhyay were the Trowers team advising on the deal and experts in restructuring and distressed situations services.
