The ‘knowledgeable and efficient’ team at insolvency boutique Isadore Goldman delivers an ’exceptional client service’ across a range of corporate restructuring, personal insolvency and formal insolvency mandates. The team has excellent office holder relationships, regularly advising IPs on contentious matters, including those involving allegations of fraud against the insolvent company. Thomas Bond and the ‘vastly experienced’ Nick Oliver are key to much of this work, with both also regularly advising directors, including on the defence of insolvency-related claims and regarding disqualification proceedings. ’Exceptional’ team head Monica Kapur has niche expertise advising IPs in cases concerning construction insolvency disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The individuals are friendly and approachable and always willing and available to discuss case specific matters. The team members are always committed to delivering exceptional client service.'

  • ‘Knowledgeable and efficient team displays good attention to detail and tactical nous.'

  • ‘Thomas Bond is an excellent solicitor with a keen appreciation of the small details and the big picture.'

  • ‘Monica Kapur is truly exceptional. Her dedication, attention to detail and proactive approach makes her a real pleasure to work with. She understands her client's cases inside out and always goes the extra mile.'

  • 'Nick Oliver is vastly experienced and good to work with.'

  • ‘Matthew Letts has an incredibly detailed knowledge of the law in this area which, together with a pragmatic approach to cases and a knack for strategy, makes him a huge asset for any client.'

Key clients

  • Infinity Developments Propco Ltd
  • Xeinadin Corporate Recovery (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Grant Thornton (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Forvis Mazars LLP (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Purnells (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • FTS Recovery (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Interpath Ltd (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Quantuma (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • CG & Co (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • FRP (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • RSM (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Azets (Insolvency Practitioners)

Work highlights

Acting for the administrators (Quantuma) of Sentinel Broadcast Limited, which was the victim of a very substantial and high profile fraud, in a claim for in excess of £1bn against the company’s bank.
Acting for the liquidators (Interpath) of a North Sea oil and gas company incorporated in the USA, but subject to compulsory liquidation in the UK following a substantial dispute with operating partners, with creditors in excess of £500m.
Acting for various firms of insolvency practitioners in relation to numerous construction disputes, under the firm’s new ‘IG Construct’ linked multiple services offering (including an in-house team of Quantity Surveyors).

Practice head

Monica Kapur

Other key lawyers

Nick Oliver; Kevin Mitchell; Andy Taylor; Nick Keitley; Thomas Bond; Emily Drake; Magdalena Wegrzyn; Matthew Letts