Cripps is well-positioned to advise on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. In addition to its strength in restructuring, banking and finance, and transactional work, the team regularly acts for corporates, insolvency practitioners, asset-based lenders, invoice financiers, finance companies, banks, directors, and individuals. The practice is led by Joanna Ford, who is highly experienced in both the advisory and litigation aspects of restructuring and insolvency work. William Angas specialises in advising trustees on bankruptcy matters, with a focus on asset recovery and disputes involving beneficial interests. Dawn Shadwell is a key contact for asset-based lenders, providing support on refinancing and restructuring issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Cripps are a class act, providing a very high quality service in terms of work product and client management. Led by Joanna Ford, they are well resourced and, as a consequence, consistently deliver.'
- ‘Joanna Ford is exceptional and knows how to achieve results in difficult situations. She is a go-to for complex insolvency disputes and is a delight to work with.’
- ‘Outstanding experience, fully engaged and client-friendly.’
- ‘Principally, I've worked with William Angas. I have found him to be a great partner to work with. He knows his stuff. He is proactive at driving matters forward, reliable, and I trust his litigation instincts, which is key.’
- ‘I work with Cripp's team. I found their service to be excellent and they provide a responsive, tailored service to my needs. They are responsive to my needs and provide good timely feedback on matters.’
- ‘I mainly work with William Angas, who I find to be responsive and adaptable in his approach, and he is able to tailor solutions to our needs. He communicates well and builds rapport with the teams he is working with. Dawn Shadwell is also an excellent partner. Very capable and client-focused.’
Key clients
- Crowe U.K. LLP
- Cadogan Estates Limited
- RoundShield Partners LLP
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Investec Capital Solutions
- ABN AMRO
- Priority Freight
- Leonard Curtis
- Leumi UK Group Limited
- Manolete Partners PLC
Work highlights
Advised lender RoundShield Partners on an extensive and complex security enforcement exercise relating to a £150m debt.
Advised FRP Advisory Trading Limited with the high-profile solvent liquidation of W. Chump & Sons Limited, the production company behind the Grand Tour.
Advised the joint administrators of insurance broker MCE Insurance Limited on cross-border litigation valued at £23m issued against the company by its Gibraltar underwriter.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Joanna Ford
Other key lawyers
Dawn Shadwell; William Angas