Freeths LLP’s ‘very strong’ insolvency group is led from Manchester by Joey Byrne, who has noteworthy experience in handling high-value insolvency litigation. The team’s workload includes advising administrators on distressed property related issues, assisting individuals seeking compensation with losses incurred as a result of an insolvency, and advising company administrators on issues relating to the sale and transfer of insolvent businesses. Miles Hacking and Kevin Pinkerton are praised by clients for being ’top-class in their fields’.
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‘My firm have instructed Henry Clappison on a number of contentious insolvency cases. He has a first-class work ethic and responds promptly to any matters arising all while maintaining a strong commercial focus and technical knowledge. I would be happy to recommend Henry's services to any colleagues in the industry.'
‘Freeths have real specialists in all areas of insolvency and work is conducted extremely efficiently, thoroughly and competently.’
‘Joey Byrne is excellent at finding solutions and Matthew Kelly is technically excellent.’
‘The team have depth of expertise across all levels of qualification. They benefit from good training and knowledge sharing resources and matters are always well prepared at the point of instruction and have a stellar reputation in the insolvency and restructuring field.’
‘Henry Clappison is very technically adept. His instructions have always identified any issues within the claim and present a thought through and adopted sensible position on even more esoteric issues in play. He has good judgment and assessment of which he combines with a commercial approach and a skill at negotiating settlements.'
- 'Miles Hacking is good at strategy. He is very pragmatic with a clear focus on progression and meeting client objectives. Miles is decisive, but not at the expense of being collaborative.’
‘Kevin Pinkerton is calm and easy going with a real skill for managing clients effortlessly whilst addressing problems calmly, especially under fire. Matthew Kelly has the full skillset for handling challenging contentious work across the entire scope of personal and corporate insolvency. Somebody you could be confident has your back.’
‘A very strong insolvency litigation presence in Manchester.’
Key clients
- Abbey Taylor Ltd
- Adcroft Hilton Limited
- Anderson Brookes Insolvency Practitioners Ltd
- Antony Batty LLP
- Arkle Insolvency
- Armstong Watson
- Asertis Litigation Funding
- Auker Rhodes
- Azets UK
- Bailey Ahmad
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Practice head
Joey Byrne
Other key lawyers
Kevin Pinkerton; Miles Hacking; Matthew Kelly; Henry Clappison