‘The insolvency team offers a very broad range of services and a completely joined up offering. They have depth and quality and huge experience within the team.’

‘Phil Smith is first class as an insolvency and restructuring partner. His experience is vast and he is great at problem solving and proving a clear route through problems. Donna Goddard is brilliant at debt collection and runs an extremely efficient and cost effective national team.’

‘Wide ranging knowledge of the subject. Offering innovative solutions.’

‘Phil Smith a hugely capable and knowledgable lawyer.’

‘Boyes Turner LLP remains my ‘go-to’ firm for all insolvency matters. They remain the most reactive, efficient and knowledgeable dedicated insolvency team in the region and in fact beyond.’

‘Phil Smith is technically fantastic but with a commercial problem solving brain. Leads the team effectively and is always available to assist.’

‘Oliver Fitzpatrick is a long standing and trusted advisor with an eye for detail and also an eye for finding a solution for any problem. Has assisted in resolving a number of technically and logistically challenging referrals for me. My No.1 legal advisor.’

‘An effective team which is highly responsive and pays close attention to detail. Phil Smith and Ollie Fitzpatrick are very personable and work well together.’

‘Stacey Jones is a first class insolvency lawyer. They are cost effective, experienced and no nonsense. They can deal with the simplest and most complex assignment equally efficiently.’

‘Stacey Jones is just brilliant. She is bright, experienced and so easy to deal with. I have complete confidence in her abilities.’

‘The team has experience of insolvency litigation at the highest levels and takes a proactive and commercial approach.’

‘Alexander Wood is an extremely experienced insolvency lawyer, with strong commercial sense, who is completely engaged on the cases he deals with.’

‘Stacey Jones has a very collaborative and creative approach with clients. When working in particularly difficult circumstances recently, she was able to successfully articulate complex issues to the management team in simple terms; by working with them and supporting them through the process she was able to help them to find a solution.’

‘BDB Pitmans has a skilled, close-knit insolvency team. This not only means that it is highly efficient, it means that a client can be confident that its case is being carefully and diligently managed. Partner engagement is superb.’

‘Stacey Jones is an absolute machine when it comes to litigation. She not only gets the job done, she gets it done quickly and with aplomb.’

‘BDB Pitmans is a well-established firm with a strong presence both in the capital and in regional centres.’

‘The team is of a good size, staffed with experienced and diligent lawyers. This helps ensure they can deal with matters urgently where required, which is an important capability in insolvency matters where it is not unusual for court applications to need to be made or responded to urgently.’

‘I would particularly praise Roger Elford and Will Leney for their accessibility and sound judgment.’

‘One of the best insolvency and restructuring teams outside of London. The full range experience and seniority to be able to manage all and any insolvency jobs.’

‘James Hyne and Roger Elford are partners with vast experience of complex restructuring and insolvency. They are both extremely easy to deal with and deliver the best possible solutions. Melania Constable is an extremely able senior associate, capable of managing and running high value and complicated transactions and litigation.’

‘Fantastic, well informed cohesive team providing top notch commercial and strategic advice. I love working with them.’

‘James Hyne has a stellar reputation in the industry, is brilliant with clients with excellent leadership and fantastic instincts.’

‘Roger Elford has excellent legal and technical knowledge and particular expertise in commercial property and insolvency.’

‘The team’s foundations are built on commerciality and the legal advice given follows that general rule. The advice is clear and logical with consideration to the specifics of the matter. The firm also has a full breadth of legal services with clear sector focus and all of the solicitors I have instructed approach their work with consideration to the commercial aspects of the matter being advised.’

‘Joanna approaches her work with a clear commercial focus that filters down to the rest of her team. Her advice is thoroughly thought out, takes into account peripheral matters and adds value. Joanna is very personable with strong communication and negotiation skills. Her approach is always appropriate to the circumstances. I would not hesitate to recommend her.’

‘I have been extremely impressed with Cripps and their management of a complex, ongoing case. They have given careful, practical advice to their client and guided them through every step of what have been some unique challenges of the particular matter. They have taken a thoughtful and creative approach which has positioned the client well in advance of the forthcoming hearing.’

‘Tania Clench is an outstanding partner. She has been very hands on, despite her busy practice, and has always made time to attend key calls and meetings. Her experience and insight has been invaluable to the client.’

‘Accessibility, commercial approach, reasonable fees and communication.’

‘I have found the Cripps Pemberton Greenish team extremely knowledgeable within the insolvency sector. Not only do the partners lead from the front and by example, they are very commercial and willing to assist wherever they can.’

‘I find Jo extremely approachable and nothing is too much.’

‘I have recommended Jo on several occasions to other clients who are looking for similar excellent service.’

‘Nicola Kirk and her team have the rare combination of technical strength combined with a commercial and practical perspective, making them easy to work with and ensures they get the right results.’

‘Nicky is a great restructuring lawyer who has in-depth technical knowledge balanced with commerciality. She is able to build rapport with clients very quickly and is a much trusted advisor.’

‘The thing I like is that it is a local team, with real expertise. Departments all work together, and liaise, not merely recovery but corporate, Banking and others.’

‘The primary insolvency partner is Nicola Kirk. Incisive and intelligent; she doesn’t talk a lot but when she does it is considered and constructive. A real asset in negotiations.’

‘Excellent specialist skill sets.’

‘Nicola Kirk is hardworking, commercial and fun to work with.’

‘Global reach when dealing with overseas restructurings.’

‘Nicola Kirk is very friendly and has a proactive approach. Provides clear and commercial advice to help get transactions completed.’

‘Lester Aldridge are a highly reputable firm in the Solent area. I have every confidence in the advice they provided. Their R&I team are also very commercial and able to cut through complicated legal matters with strategies designed to maximise return/outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend them to clients.’

‘Nick Keitley is a lovely guy, technically excellent and able to apply the law in a commercial way. Rebecca is friendly, technically excellent and is able to work under pressure and to tight timeframes when its required. Melia is friendly, technically excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend any of the R&I team to a client.’

‘Great wide ranging team that can offer services all around the subject.’

‘Nick Keitley is an excellent lawyer. Knowledgeable around his subject and surrounded by a great team.’

‘A widely experienced team who know what they are doing, particularly in non-contentious insolvency with a developing practice in contentious matters as well.’

‘Nick Keitley is one of the wise owls of insolvency on the south coast. Vast experience coupled with commercial awareness.’

‘A provincial footprint with city talent and expertise.’

‘Varied team with a high level females as well as men. Talent is recognised and promoted within the firm. Engagement terms are clear and well set out and truly feels like a close knit team that work together concisely.’

‘Rebecca Chaplin and Heather Dobson are professional, courteous and highly recommended. Work adheres to legislation but commercial viewpoint is always considered and fees are transparent, fair, reasonable and cost effective to the client. Goal posts are never moved and clients are informed at all times.’

‘I highly rate Moore Barlow. They have excellent solicitors whose technical knowledge is very good and their fees are very good value for money vs the quality of the advice received. I would have no hesitation in recommending Moore Barlow to clients.’

‘Heather Dobson is a joy to work with. Technically excellent, pro-active and commercial. Rebecca has assisted me on various matters and has always been able to work to tight timescales and deliver under pressure. Friendly personality and easy to work with.’

‘Good technical knowledge and very approachable / commercial.’

‘Very detailed knowledge of a highly technical area, good analysis, realistic, commercial approach and extremely hard-working. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Heather Dobson is extremely knowledgeable, committed, very approachable with an excellent analysis of client’s position.’

‘The restructuring team is approachable, reliable and willing to take a commercial view on fees.’

‘Complete level of experience and knowledge. Good coordination of strategy. Always seem to be ahead of the opposite side. Pleasure to deal with.’

‘David Steinberg has been as good as it gets in technical and resource knowledge and general efficiency.’

‘A well-supported and attentive team, able to respond quickly and comprehensively.’

‘Tim Carter is an affable, professional and highly-skilled practitioner. He is very supportive of his clients and has a strong, ‘can-do’ mentality. However, he always remains objective and is never vague in his recommendations.’

‘Technically on point and commercially focused. Drives a restructuring transaction from the centre to get to a swift and fair outcome. Hand offs between team members were seamless, allowing matters to be advanced at pace. Trusted and respected by all stakeholders, which is a rare thing in the contentious world of restructuring.’

‘Steinberg is a consummate negotiator. Confident in the legal position but commercially fair, he is pragmatic in delivering a balanced outcome and keeping parties on track. I would hire him every time.’

‘I was given excellent client service, prompt responses, and advice that was both commercial and technically strong.’

‘I have dealt mainly with Tim Carter who has provided excellent advice. Technically very capable, I have also been grateful for his commerciality and discussions around strategic approach. He is very approachable, responsive and has provided me with great service.’

‘A resource with a wide knowledge and experience in many different areas of law and business.’

‘Matthew Weston is also on hand, methodical, knowledgeable, flexible and quick to respond.’

‘They are vastly experienced lawyers who provide excellent technical advice and are commercial. All round excellent lawyers.’

‘I was impressed with Will Arran’s attention to details. The case was basically handled by him with little partner involvement.’

‘Approachable and commercial.’

‘The team at Blake Morgan are clearly very capable and organised and are on top of the insolvency cases that they carry out. I always get my papers well ahead of hearings and the team are easily contactable.’

‘I work primarily with Katie Warner, Andrew Murphy and Katie James. They are all very personable and easy to work with. I am impressed by the quality of work that they produce.’

‘A contactable and very personable team. Keen to understand and meet requirements.’

‘Katie James is always very happy to assist and discuss situations, recognising the need to check with/bring in other colleagues where needed. This helps to inspire confidence in the advice being provided and develop trust in the relationship.’

‘Whilst many firms these days seem to be trying their hand at insolvency work, the insolvency team at Blake Morgan are a true first class offering and know their stuff inside out. Although still a relatively small team, their breadth and depth of knowledge makes them a stand-out player with an excellent grasp of legislation, practice and procedure.’

‘Katie James is quite simply a powerhouse of knowledge; and no matter how complex the matter, we know that our work is in safe hands and the best possible result will be achieved.’

‘The team are client friendly, efficient, highly effective and cost conscious.’

‘Responsive, helpful and also realistic about the issues to be dealt with.’

‘Nick Oliver is excellent, attentive and timely.’

‘Technically strong and very commercial/ approachable.’

‘Isadore Goldman have a strong reputation for insolvency work which has gone from strength to strength.’

‘I have worked alongside both Nick Oliver & Adam Macaw on a complex insolvency matter with us each representing different parties. Their approach has been collaborative, sensible and commercially astute. Whilst maintaining a clear focus on their own clients they have consistently been open to a joint approach with us.’

‘A highly effective team which dominates the insolvency market in the area.’

‘Adam McCaw is an incredibly hard-working, meticulous and effective contentious insolvency specialist. Always on top of his work, he stays ahead of the game and maintains a highly developed understanding of this area of the law.’

‘The level of knowledge and expertise across all levels of seniority makes working with Isadore Goldman a real team effort. The team is able to competently handle a broad range of insolvency matters, no matter how legally or factually complex.’

‘A very approachable team with depth and strength of knowledge in the insolvency sector which is essential for my practice. Knowing that when I need their help I am going to receive quality and timely advice.’

‘A growing team that deserves more recognition, highly specialist and efficient. They act for all the major IPs on the south coast and cover both corporate and personal insolvency.’

‘Mike Pavitt is one of the leading insolvency lawyers on the South Coast. His knowledge of the area is detailed and vast, far exceeding many of his local competitors. Applied with practicality and care he achieves results others can only hope for. Chris Parsons is definitely one to watch out for the future. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable he will excel.’

‘This Southampton-based firm works hard at maintaining its longstanding and well-deserved reputation. Friendly, reliable and good value for money.’

‘Mike Pavitt is a great person to have on your side. He has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of insolvency law and is completely reliable and trustworthy.’

‘The team are a close-knit family who look after each other and their clients. This is evident in their collaborative approach and friendly bedside manner. Whilst other firms can appear as a forced group of individuals practicing in the same area, Paris Smith demonstrate a great team ethos and collective approach.’

‘Mike Pavitt is an exemplary solicitor who demonstrates very strong and thorough ethical and technical prowess with a sense of fun and genuine warmth in his dealings with clients.’

‘Chris Parsons has a keen understanding of the law and combines this with a pragmatic and commercial approach to his assignments, bringing great value to his clients.’

‘Great insolvency team.’

‘Keith Pearlman takes a fair and pragmatic approach and just gets the job done’

‘This practice is of the size where personal service is maintained at a senior level , with enough support to provide an efficient and affordable service. The practice provides services in a wide range of commercial, litigation and specialist areas.’

‘My chief contact is Keith Pearlman, who brings a wealth of experience to property, insolvency and other corporate matters. Keith is responsive and personable and I have enjoyed a great working relationship with him over many years.’

‘Great commercial awareness. Excellent client relations. Very good understanding of the client’s needs and objectives.’

‘Simon Hobbs has expert knowledge in this field. Sound, logical, commercial advice.’

Tom Holden is methodical with a good attention to detail.’

‘Freeths are a pleasure to work with, good at communicating with each other across offices and generally very proactive and thorough.’

‘Jonathan Hambleton is very considered, close to the detail but also has a great helicopter view of the overall project.’

‘The team provides invaluable insolvency litigation advice and maintains diary entries without fail.’

‘Ben Ashworth is a tenacious and skilled lawyer and is always ready to give advice where needed. His approach may come across as fairly laid back but he is undoubtedly a determined and professional individual and key member of the team.’

‘Will Angas is a very good commercial litigator who understands the needs of his clients.’

‘Noel Ruddy is a very experienced commercial solicitor who brings his vast experience to each transaction.’

‘Always happy to adapt to the required fee structure, always quick to respond when advice is needed urgently and turn advice around quickly.’

‘Ian Lindley is always on hand to provide advice on complex matters and Will Angus proactively moves matters forwards.’

‘Knowledgeable team that will look to do its research and get response spot on, often going beyond the immediate point in hand to cover peripheral points.’

‘Ian Lindley is extremely knowledgeable, well informed, personable and keen to please and provide a great service.’

‘In the case I worked on, the Insolvency and Restructuring Team were responsive and got to grips quickly with the client’s business even though in an unfamiliar and niche area. They provided excellent strategic advice to meet the client’s objectives.’

‘Andrea Nicholls is a senior associate with sound commercial sense and a great client manner.’

‘Absolute 100% dedication to achieving the very best outcome for every client’s case. The classic combination: vast knowledge of the law, exceptional common sense, hard work, confidence and calmness personified, and utterly charming.’

‘The Penningtons team showed clear expertise in the property aspects of a large scale, multi-jurisdictional liquidation. They were very easy to communicate with, responsive to queries and provided clear advice and instructions.’

‘Rebecca Andrews-Walker and Andrea Nicholls are both extremely capable and easy to work with. Supported by Matthew Letts, both were responsive and available to deal with queries throughout the duration of our instruction. They provided clear advice and practical solutions to any issues that were encountered.’

‘PMC’s insolvency team are innovative, tenacious and experienced. They know how to navigate clients safely through the insolvency process in order to maximise recoveries.’

‘Alex Fox is always enthusiastic about his cases. He brings an energy to them which ensures that positive results are achieved.’

‘The team punches above its weight, often acting in high-profile insolvencies or against well-resourced City firms in substantial disputes.’

‘Alexander Neale heads up an extremely competent team focusing on insolvency and restructuring from the debt recovery end to large scale corporate restructuring.’

‘Alexander Neale is technically brilliant, charming and easy to deal with which means that as an opposing solicitor there is no game playing or unnecessary correspondence, just hard facts and options, which is very refreshing.’

‘I have instructed Debenhams Ottaway on many cases and they have never failed to deliver anything less than excellence. A practical, commercial and user friendly approach combined with expertise in the law, practice and procedure of contentious insolvency. ‘

‘I work with the commercial dispute resolution and insolvency teams. They are all hard-working, commercial and pragmatic lawyers who go the extra mile for clients. The firm has a good collegiate culture and a modern settlement-focused approach to litigation.’

‘Juliet Schalker is a brilliant leader of the dispute resolution team. She is super smart, client-focused and very commercial. She runs a happy, productive team.’

‘Alex Neale is a fantastic lawyer. Great to work with and always puts in the extra effort for clients. He is very capable and conscientious and is excellent at settling disputes.’

‘Very practical and proactive.’

‘Chris Millar is down to earth, intelligent, practical and commercial.’

‘A technically good insolvency team.’

‘User friendly and capable partner group.’

‘They have all the appropriate technology in place allowing staff and clients to work flexibly. Additional lawyers have been recruited to support their already strong contentious team. They have always been understanding when billing for insolvency work.’

‘Chris Millar gives sound practical advice on how to proceed in difficult situations. He lets you know where you stand without any gobbledygook. Clearly has a great knowledge and understanding of insolvency law in particular and the law generally. He leads from the front an insolvency team which provides a very effective and efficient service. Laura Marchington has gained a good knowledge of both personal and corporate insolvency law. Laura is very efficient in dealing with the administration of contentious insolvency work and this efficiency assists her amicable approach when working with clients.’

‘A very reliable, user-friendly team which punches well above its weight in the quality of instructions that it is able to attract. The solicitors are always responsive and have good judgement in knowing what to leave to counsel and what to deal with themselves. Every barrister I know who has worked with enjoys working with them and trusts them to get the job done.’

‘Martin Steer is a robust, pragmatic solicitor who is always a pleasure to deal with. He is always responsive and calm under pressure. Whilst he has a good grasp of the substantive and procedural law he has the humility to take advice when needed.’

‘Attentive pragmatic advice delivered with a friendly client led approach.’

‘The team provide clear, reliable, commercial advice and are readily available to discuss case matters. The team strive to ensure the needs of its clients are met.’

‘Having worked with David Perry on a number of insolvency matters, I have found him to be extremely competent and provides in depth reliable advice to insolvency practitioners. David is extremely experienced in all areas of insolvency law and is able to assist with complex matters and can always advise on a suitable strategy.’

‘Tees have particular expertise in insolvency and restructuring. They are the go-to-guys for this in the East of England.’

‘David Perry is a stand out litigator. Commercially savvy, strategically canny and with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law.’