Alchemy Special Opportunities LLP, together with Alchemy Partners LLP, specialises in investing in distressed and undervalued or underperforming businesses and other special situations through debt and equity. The team is experienced in the acquisition of distressed debt, leading restructurings and refinancings and providing equity for buy-outs. Funding is provided by a large number of blue-chip investors including major banks, pension funds, fund-of-funds, university endowments and high net worth individuals. The firm currently manages/advises over £1.6bn of assets.