Ward Hadaway LLP’s insolvency team advises on the full spectrum of personal and corporate, contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice is particularly noted for its corporate advisory and transactional work, including restructurings and advice outside formal insolvency appointments, as well as post-insolvency matters; the team also handles no-asset insolvency claims. Jane Garvin leads the insolvency unit with broad experience across advisory and transactional work. Steven Petrie oversees the wider dispute resolution team, advising leading insolvency practitioners and creditors. Claire Robertson contributes expertise across both contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency issues.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP’s restructuring and insolvency team benefits from the firm’s national reach and multi-disciplinary strength, offering broad expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team regularly advises directors, creditors, lenders, and insolvency practitioners in distressed scenarios, including cross-border matters, and its asset recovery group handles complex insolvency litigation, with a focus on fraud and misfeasance. Peter Maxwell leads on contentious work, known for his forensic investigations, while Julian Gill oversees advisory matters. Emma Parsons plays a key role in contentious cases, bringing significant experience in high-profile investigations and also contributing to non-contentious work across the national practice.

Clarke Mairs Law Limited offers comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of insolvency matters, including pre-insolvency advice, restructurings, administrations, liquidations, voluntary arrangements, and bankruptcies. The firm is increasingly active in advising directors and insolvency practitioners on misfeasance claims and disqualification proceedings, particularly those linked to the misuse of furlough and Covid loan schemes. Paul Rushworth leads the team, working exclusively in insolvency across both contentious and non-contentious matters. Louise Ager advises on all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, with notable experience handling claims against directors of insolvent companies.

Muckle LLP’s restructuring and insolvency team is well-regarded across the North, acting for a broad client base including insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and lenders. The firm regularly advises on pre-pack administrations, asset recovery, and distressed business matters. Practice head Kelly Jordan is highly experienced in both advisory and transactional restructurings, trusted by lenders, insolvency practitioners, and corporates alike. Laura Keegan is a go-to for post-insolvency investigations and director misfeasance claims, while Sarah Farish provides skilled support on insolvency litigation, distressed acquisitions, and lending arrangements.