Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) regularly acts for insolvency practitioners in the South East on SME restructuring and insolvency assignments. Practice head Melia Hirst specialises in handling both contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team at Trethowans provides an efficient, quality service. They are friendly and approachable and participate in the local insolvency community, demonstrating their expertise.’
- ‘Melia Hirst is a friendly and knowledgeable person who is always happy to discuss queries. She manages the process of a legal transaction well.’
- 'Melia Hirst is a very skilled lawyer and is very willing to chat through thorny problems and works hard to develop good relationships with all stakeholders which makes concluding deals smooth.'
- 'The practice distinguishes itself through a combination of technical expertise, commercial insight, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.'
- 'Melia Hirst, in particular, is a standout — her helpful, friendly, and practical approach makes her a pleasure to work with. She combines technical skill with clear, solution-focused advice.'
Key clients
- Quantuma Advisory Limited
- FRP Advisory Limited
- RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP
- Leonard Curtis South Coast Limited
- Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
- Manolete Partners PLC
- James Cowper Kreston LLP
- Antony Batty & Co LLP
- Evelyn Partners LLP
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Melia Hirst