Muckle LLP’s restructuring and insolvency team is well-regarded across the North, acting for a broad client base including insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and lenders. The firm regularly advises on pre-pack administrations, asset recovery, and distressed business matters. Practice head Kelly Jordan is highly experienced in both advisory and transactional restructurings, trusted by lenders, insolvency practitioners, and corporates alike. Laura Keegan is a go-to for post-insolvency investigations and director misfeasance claims, while Sarah Farish provides skilled support on insolvency litigation, distressed acquisitions, and lending arrangements.
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Testimonials
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‘I have been very happy with the service provided by Laura Keegan in several instances where we have debts with clients who have become insolvent.’
‘Laura Keegan is technically strong in her area of expertise, but she is also able to understand how the clients' insolvency adversely affects our business and strategically how to recover monies in these circumstances.’
‘I found the individuals that we dealt with to be very approachable, friendly and professional. They were always available when needed and very clear about any points raised. They were quick to take up any point and definitive in their responses.’
‘A very approachable and personable team in the region, with a large range of expertise and services on offer.’
‘A large breadth of knowledge across both commercial and charity sectors. Kelly Jordan has been highly valuable in delivering in this space.’
‘I have found all individuals I've dealt with to be reliable, responsive and friendly.’
Key clients
- Dementia Matters
- The Arts Council of England
- GMET Engineering Limited
- Opus Restructuring
- Northpoint Associates
- Tyneside Cinema
- Leonard Curtis Recovery Limited
- RMT Accountants and Business Advisory
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Begbies Traynor
Work highlights
Advising the board of trustees of Dementia Matters on the discharge of their duties and options prior to the liquidation of the charity.
Advising the Arts Council in connection with the validity and enforceability of a £1.5m loan.
Advising the joint administrators from Opus Restructuring on the pre-pack sale of a retail business.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Keegan
Practice head
Kelly Jordan
Other key lawyers
Sarah Farish; Louise Duffy; Laura Keegan