Insolvency

Insolvency

Whether you or your business is facing financial distress and you are struggling with debt or if you’re owed money yourself, we can help you reach an amicable settlement. We work with financial institutions, SME businesses and individuals providing clarity and legal advice on formal insolvency procedures. Our advice is commercially astute that is centred on effective solutions for our clients, often in times of distress.

We act for both creditors and debtors and our work regularly involves advising our clients on:

  • How to avoid insolvency
  • Provide you with strategic advice in the lead up to formal insolvency
  • Assist you in understanding the different restructuring and insolvency options that are available to you or your business
  • Negotiate repayment agreements with your creditors or debtors
  • Recovering money owed by an insolvent individual or company
  • Purchasing assets from insolvency estates
  • Issuing and defending winding up petitions or bankruptcy petitions

The range of our firm’s instructions in insolvency cases involves straightforward insolvency matters in England and Wales through to complex multi-jurisdictional insolvency disputes.

In all insolvency matters, time is of the essence for both creditors and debtors. Creditors must act quickly in order to recover as much money as possible from insolvent debtors.

Whatever your situation, it’s vital to secure legal advice and representation as soon as possible to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your business.

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