Leading Associates

Insolvency and corporate recovery in East Anglia

Birketts LLP

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laurence Weeks


Autres avocats clés:

Greg Allan; Andrew Kinnison; Alexandra Nelson


Principaux clients

Sanrose Investments Limited


Begbies Traynor


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Sanrose Investments Limited on recovering an investment.
  • Acting for Begbies Traynor as administrators of Suregreen Limited in the sale of the business.

Howes Percival LLP

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Green; Morris Peacock


Autres avocats clés:

William Shirley; Patrick Manning; Victoria Sandell; Phillippa Summerlee; Leon Head


Les références

‘An excellent team with a particularly high number of very experienced practitioners that take an integral role in handling litigation.’

‘Morris Peacock has an unrivalled amount of experience in directors disqualification work. He adeptly combines knowledge of the law with tactical astuteness when it comes to large and complicated litigation.’

‘William Shirley’s and Phillippa Summerlee’s knowledge and practical strategic know-how is excellent.’

Principaux clients

The Insolvency Service


Forvis Mazars LLP


Macintyre Hudson (Baker Tilly Group)


Peter Elsworthy & Moore Limited t/a PEM


BDO UK LLP


The Official Receiver for England and Wales


Manolete


McTear Williams & Wood


PKF Smith Cooper


Edge Recovery


Richard Long & Co


Parker Andrews Limited


Begbies Traynor (Milton Keynes)


FRP Advisory (Norwich & Brentwood)


Henderson & Jones


RCM Advisory


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for the trustees in multimillion-pound bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Acting for the Secretary of State in director disqualification proceedings arising out of the failure of Greensill Capital.
  • Advising Safe Depot as liquidators in proceedings brought against a former director for misfeasance, wrongful trading and transactions at undervalue.

Mills & Reeve LLP

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lino Di Lorenzo; Neil Smyth


Autres avocats clés:

Catherine Noble; Lynne Lawn


Les références

‘Mills & Reeve show depth of thinking and flexibility in applying and implementing pragmatic solutions.’

‘I have been consistently impressed by the excellent quality of the lawyers and the dedicated level of client care.’

‘Lino Di Lorenzo has exceptional insolvency and company expertise.’

Principaux clients

McTear Williams & Wood


Manolete Partners


Moore Stephens/BDO


Regulator for Social Housing


Opus


FRP Advisory


Homes and Communities Agency


Insolvency Service and Official Receivers


Department for Education


Allianz


Fidelis Underwriting


McTear Williams & Wood


Manolete Partners


Moore Stephens/BDO


Regulator for Social Housing


Opus


FRP Advisory


Homes and Communities Agency


Insolvency Service and Official Receivers


Department for Education


Allianz


Fidelis Underwriting


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully acted for Andrew McTear as the former liquidator of 50 Cycles Limited in proceedings involving claims valued at over £3,000,000 brought against the client involving allegations of trespass, negligence and conspiracy to injure in connection with the disposal of an insolvent company’s interest in an industrial unit.
  • Acting for the Secretary of State for Business and Trade in obtaining a 10-year disqualification order against a director of two companies.

Ashtons Legal

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fiona Stuart


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Hook; Ina Beurich; Alice Trainor


Les références

‘Fiona Stuart is technically very strong, and Laura Hook is very commercial. Ina Beurich and Alice Trainor provide great support to the partners.’

‘The team at Ashtons Legal are commercially sensitive and proactive. They are hugely responsive to the client’s needs.’

‘Quick efficient advice. Very commercial in trying to seek settlements to disputes.’

Principaux clients

McTear Williams and Wood


Moore Kingston Smith


Larking Gowen


Manolete Partners PLC


Price Bailey


Begbies Traynor


FRP Advisory Trading Limited


Moorfields


MHA


Bretts Business Recovery


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting MHA with matters concerning the liquidation of a law firm.
  • Acting as insolvency counsel to FRP Advisory Trading in its role as administrators of a construction company worth £117 million.

HCR Hewitsons

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sam Payne; Frank Brumby


Autres avocats clés:

Carly Moore-Martin


Les références

‘The team at HCR are extremely knowledgeable and approachable with a wide range of expertise.’

‘Frank Brumby is one of the most experienced insolvency lawyers I know. He is capable of dealing with highly complex matters. He has a great team around him.’

‘Frank Brumby is a very good operator. He is quick to respond, calm, effective and commercial.’

Principaux clients

McTear Williams & Wood


FRP Advisory Trading Limited


Forvis Mazars


Begbies Traynor


RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP


Moorfields


Interpath


Hudson Weir


Fleximize


Penny Freedom


PBC Business Recovery


Isadore Goldman

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. Practice head Sian Leonard 'can handle the most complex insolvency litigation and give excellent strategic advice throughout'. She is supported by Jenna Ansell and Lauren Johnson, both with extensive experience in litigation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sian Leonard


Autres avocats clés:

Jenna Ansell; Lauren Johnson


Les références

‘The team have very strong technical and commercial skills. They have excellent strength in depth and offer pragmatic advice.’

‘Sian Leonard is a superb partner who can handle the most complex insolvency litigation and give excellent strategic advice throughout. You want her in your corner. Lauren Johnson is an up and coming associate who is superb to have on any case. She works incredibly hard and makes sure the client gets the best possible service.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable in the recovery field and provides good advice over potential next steps in the recovery process and the potential costs involved, enabling appropriate business decisions to be taken.’

Principaux clients

Aviva


McTear Williams & Wood Limited


Fleximize Capital Limited


Price Bailey LLP


Ensors Accountants LLP


Manolete Partners PLC


Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP


Parker Andrews Ltd


Cork Gully LLP


FRP Advisory Group plc


Mishcon de Reya LLP

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Danny Davis; Adam Bradley


Autres avocats clés:

Raza Khan


Les références

‘Formidable.’

Principaux clients

ReSolve Advisory Limited


Insolve Plus Limited


CBW Recovery LLP


Leonard Curtis Limited


Evelyn Partners LLP


FRP Advisory LLP


Moorfields LLP


The MacDonald Partnership Limited


Castilo UK Development Ltd


Invenia Technical Computing Corporation


Barker Gotelee

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Bradshaw; Dermott Thomas; Clare Richards; Mark Wrinch


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Mower; Charlotte Burkert


Les références

‘John Bradshaw, Sarah Mower and Charlotte Burkert provide a wide range of knowledge and assistance.’

‘The insolvency and corporate recovery practice at Barker Gotelee is extremely experienced, great at what they do and lovely to work with.’

‘John Bradshaw has a wealth of experience in the field of insolvency and corporate recovery. He’s extremely well respected in the industry. Aside from his legal and tactical ability, which he has in spades, he’s thoroughly nice to work with. Sarah Mower is also an extremely experienced and able lawyer.’

Principaux clients

Ensors, Ipswich and Cambridge


McTear, Williams & Wood Limited, Ipswich, Norwich and Colchester


Price Bailey LLP, Norwich


Begbies Traynor, Colchester


PEM, Cambridge


TC Bulley Davey, Peterborough


DCA BR Ltd, Southend


McKay Business Solutions Limited, Cambridge


Manolete Partners Plc


FRP, Preston


FRP, Norwich


PKF Littlejohn, London


Ensors, Ipswich and Cambridge


McTear, Williams & Wood Limited, Ipswich, Norwich and Colchester


Price Bailey LLP, Norwich


Begbies Traynor, Colchester


PEM, Cambridge


TC Bulley Davey, Peterborough


DCA BR Ltd, Southend


McKay Business Solutions Limited, Cambridge


Manolete Partners Plc


FRP, Preston


FRP, Norwich


PKF Littlejohn, London


Ellisons

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Scott Porter


Autres avocats clés:

Adam McCaw; Lyndsey Squirrell


Les références

‘The insolvency and corporate recovery team at Ellisons are going from strength to strength. They’re astute and experienced, and determined to get the job done.’

‘Adam McCaw is a first-rate lawyer. For difficult legal issues, he’s the one you want on your side.’

Principaux clients

McTear Williams & Wood


Begbies Traynor


Larking Gowen


CBW


Leading


Mercer & Hole


Quantuma


FRP


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the administrators of Magnus Group Limited on the sale of the business and assets.