
Moore Barlow has built a strong reputation for its insolvency expertise, with a practice that spans contentious and non-contentious matters, restructurings, and risk advisory work across a range of sectors including the education, property, technology, and financial services industries. Rebecca Chaplin steers the department and her practice focuses on both corporate and personal insolvency. Heather Dobson is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very friendly, very knowledgeable, commercial.'
- 'Heather Dobson - very friendly, very knowledgeable and achieves objectives in a commercial manner.'
- 'Moore Barlow LLP's Insolvency and corporate recovery practice is unique due to its comprehensive approach and dedication to client satisfaction.'
- 'Both Heather Dobson and Becky Chaplin are very approachable and have a can do attitude.'
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Antony Batty & Co
- Approved Recovery
- Azets
- BABR
- Begbies Traynor
- Cooper Young
- Eddisons
- Evelyn Partners
- Even Keel
- Expedium
- FRP Advisory
Work highlights
Assisted a liquidator of various companies within the Daniel Johns group, with several complex property issues and court applications.
Assisted RG Insolvency as administrators of Panache Leasing Ltd with the administration appointment.
Assisted Meadowbrook Montessori Limited with a winding-up petition being presented against it for allegedly unpaid rent and the forfeiture of the lease, which was found to be unlawful.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rebecca Chaplin
Other key lawyers
Heather Dobson