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The insolvency practice at Howes Percival LLP 'always delivers the right balance of senior level input and supervision', and its 'experience of large, high-profile insolvency litigation for the government is unparalleled'. Head of insolvency and corporate recovery Michael Green in Cambridge and Norwich-based Morris Peacock, who 'commands the complete confidence' and leads the firm's work for the Insolvency Service, are the principal contacts. Green recently assisted Mazars LLP with the bankruptcy of a former Times Rich List entrant with a reputed wealth of over £42m. In Norwich, William Shirley and senior associates Leon Head and the 'firm but friendly' Patrick Manning all play key roles in the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Morris Peacock - Hugely experienced lawyer who has excellent insolvency expertise and is particularly adept at handling large litigation for government clients. He commands the complete confidence of the client in difficult, high profile cases.'
- 'William Shirley - Excellent understanding of insolvency law and procedures and a very good draftsman. He is able to give very commercial advice and is particularly experienced in liquidator actions.'
Key clients
- The Insolvency Service
- Mazars LLP
Work highlights
Acting for the successful liquidators in pursuing a former director for misfeasance, wrongful trading and transactions at undervalue in the reported case of Liquidators of Safe Depot Ltd –v- Mr Sabir Esa and Stone Key Ltd.
Acting for the Secretary of State in relation to the BHS collapse and pursuit of errant directors, actions for misfeasance and disqualification proceedings.