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.
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Testimonials
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'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.'
Key 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
Work highlights
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.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lino Di Lorenzo; Neil Smyth
Other key lawyers
Catherine Noble; Lynne Lawn