Brabners LLP is widely recognised for its broad litigation expertise and mid-market specialism, representing entrepreneurs, SMEs, and family businesses in their most complex disputes. This effective practice is particularly active in insolvency litigation, director and shareholder disputes, and debt recovery claims. Team head Tom Smith regularly acts for companies pursuing redress against former directors accused of misfeasance, antecedent transactions, or misappropriation. The team was further strengthened by Nicola Turner and Matthew Astley, who joined from Napthens LLP and Harrison Drury & Co in September 2023 and January 2024, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tom Smith is very pragmatic.’
- ‘Fast and professional response.’
Key clients
- Begbies Traynor
- RSM Restructuring
Work highlights
Representing a defendant to unfair prejudice petition relating to £6m care home.
Practice head
Tom Smith
Other key lawyers
Nicola Turner; Matthew Astley