The insolvency and financial rescue practice at Bermans is headed from Manchester by Phil Farrelly and is well equipped to handle both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, including securities issues and enforcement, restructuring and refinancing, business and asset sales and directors' duties claims. Martin March handles corporate recovery and restructuring mandates for insolvency practitioners, corporates and lenders and James Whittaker is active in contentious insolvency cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very strong offering for mid-sized IPs that punches above its weight compared to other similar city centre firms.’
- ‘James Whittaker is excellent on all matters of substance. He is able to give pragmatic advice and just knows the answer.’
Key clients
- FRP Advisory LLP
- IGF Invoice Finance
Work highlights
Acting for Manolete Partners PLC in respect of a successful hybrid CPR Part 7/Insolvency Act claim involving breaches of directors' duties and the antecedent transaction provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986 against a former company director of BSS LED [R&D] Ltd.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Phil Farrelly
Other key lawyers
Martin March; James Whittaker