
Distinguishable by its thorough knowledge of insolvency rules, with an increase in referrals from insolvency practitioners, Devonshires Solicitors LLP advises on a range of unpaid invoices and loans, which are often high-value recoveries, as well as bankruptcy proceedings and applications for orders for sale of charged properties. In addition to forensic recovery experience, practice head Jim Varley is at the forefront of the group’s insolvency rules advice and leads the team alongside Robert Edge, leaving the group equipped to handle the full spectrum of debt recovery matters. This is due to practitioners such as Edge, whose secured and unsecured debt expertise is often called upon by clients on both the creditor and debtor sides, but particularly creditors such as financial services companies and housing sector clients. Finally, Nikki Bowker stands out for disputes related to loan agreements.
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- 'The team are approachable and very results driven. Robert Edge is a very safe pair of hands.'
- 'Knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- HaysMac LLP
- The Office Group Properties Limited
- The Station Office Network LLP
- Fora Space Limited
- DS2 LLP
- DP9 LLP
- Pillar Development and Project Management Ltd
- Albany Growth Limited
Work highlights
Represented The Office Group Properties Limited in a recovery process through the courts ensuring action is taken at the first opportunity resulting in prompt payment to our client, together with accrued interest and costs.
Assisted HaysMac LLP with finding both an amicable and commercial resolution to the significant benefit of our client without the need of incurring the costs of presenting proceedings.
Represented Fora Space Limited in a case regarding the receipt of payment upon the basis of an initial fully particularised letter before action.
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Practice head
Robert Edge; Jim Varley
Other key lawyers
Nikki Bowker