At Birketts LLP, the restructuring and insolvency team is led by Laurence Weeks, who operates out of the firm’s Cambridge office. Weeks is well versed in advising on high-value insolvency cases, and is ably supported by corporate expert Greg Allan, who handles non-contentious matters, and litigator Andrew Kinnison, who is dual-qualified as a barrister; both practitioners are based in Norwich. In Ipswich, Alexandra Nelson routinely advises on large-scale restructurings. Sian Leonard and Lauren Johnson joined the team from Isadore Goldman in September 2025.

Howes Percival LLP‘s ‘excellent’ team is jointly led by Cambridge-based Michael Green and Morris Peacock in Norwich. Green, who is a qualified barrister, is vastly experienced in handling contentious matters, and Peacock and Patrick Manning are well known for leading on work for the Insolvency Service. William Shirley in Norwich, who focuses on handling work for Official Receivers nationally, and Cambridge-based Victoria Sandell, who is well versed in advising on complex disputes concerning the insolvency of estates, are names to note.

Mills & Reeve LLP's national insolvency practice, which is jointly led by Neil Smyth and Cambridge-based Lino Di Lorenzo, stands out for its full-service offering. The client base includes directors, creditors, key stakeholders of financially distressed companies, and private individuals. In the Norwich office, Catherine Noble and Lynne Lawn are sought after for their expertise in advising on debt and asset recovery work.

The team at Ashtons Legal, led by Norwich-based Fiona Stuart, is sought after by creditors, directors, shareholders, debtors and private individuals to advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. Laura Hook is a key contact in the Cambridge office, and Ina Beurich and Alice Trainor in Norwich field extensive experience in handling insolvency disputes.

The restructuring and insolvency team at HCR Hewitsons is co-led by Birmingham-based Sam Payne and Frank Brumby, who is 'a very good operator'. Insolvency disputes, directors’ disqualification matters, commercial litigation and fraud work are prominent in Carly Moore-Martin's workload.

Based in Norwich, Isadore Goldman is very well known for its specialist focus on insolvency law. The team has ‘excellent strength in depth‘ and provides ‘pragmatic advice‘ on a broad range of matters. Jenna Ansell has extensive experience in litigation.

Mishcon de Reya LLP's insolvency practice has a strong track record in advising on contentious matters, however the team is equally adept at handling non-contentious insolvency instructions. Danny Davis and Cambridge-based Adam Bradley co-head the department; Bradley is well known for his experience in corporate finance matters. Raza Khan routinely advises creditors, directors of distressed companies, and purchasers of assets from insolvent companies.

Based in Ipswich, Barker Gotelee's insolvency group is home to John Bradshaw, who has 'a wealth of experience in the field of insolvency and corporate recovery'. He is ably supported by Sarah Mower, who primarily focuses on advising on contentious insolvency matters. The practice leverages the expertise of litigator Dermott Thomas, corporate partner Clare Richards, and property litigation specialist Mark Wrinch to support clients on a wide spectrum of work.

The practice at Ellisons, led by Colchester-based Scott Porter, stands out for its growing reputation in the insolvency law space, often handling a high volume of contentious work. Adam McCaw in Bury St Edmunds is 'first-rate'. Lyndsey Squirrell in Ipswich is a practitioner to note.