Howes Percival LLP specialises in insolvency matters, and the team has been lauded for its ‘genuine human touch and sensitivity’. Katie Summers co-heads the practice, leading on high-profile matters and acting for both trustees and administrators in bankruptcies. Fellow practice co-head Deborah Nigh primarily acts for liquidators and advises on bankruptcy cases. Sundip Mapara prepares contractual documents, while Nichola Constantinides frequently assists with negotiating settlement agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘Howes Percival possesses the requisite knowledge and expertise, actively listens to my concerns, and ensures that my input is accurately reflected in the documentation, minimising the need for excessive revisions.'
‘Sundip Mapara set me on the right path and has been a supportive listener during this emotionally challenging legal situation.'
- 'Nichola Constantinides has been nothing short of exceptional. She is intelligent, diligent, and highly competent, demonstrating an outstanding ability in her role. Nichola has been incredibly responsive, attentively listening to my concerns and articulating all the details in a clear and precise manner within the legal documents.'
- 'Howes Percival has been a breath of fresh air, making this stressful process feel significantly more manageable.’
‘Highly driven team with deep contentious insolvency experience. They are proactive and responsive.’
‘Neena Jakhu is superb. Very easy to work with and has a handle on the detail of a case.’
Key clients
- Parker Getty
- Moore
- Begbies Traynor Group
- RSM UK Restructuring & Advisory LLP
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Voscap Limited
- Griffins
Work highlights
Acting for the trustee in bankruptcy for reality star, Katie Price, to obtain a complex Income Payment Order and an order for public examination of the bankrupt.
Acting for liquidators on a claim for £500,000 for fraudulent trading, wrongful trading and breach of fiduciary duty.
Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy in a high-value case to recover hidden assets.
Practice head
Katie Summers; Deborah Nigh
Other key lawyers
Nichola Constantinides; Sundip Mapara; Neena Jakhu