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.’
Key clients
- Crowe U.K. LLP
- Cadogan Estates Limited
Work highlights
Advised lender RoundShield Partners on an extensive and complex security enforcement exercise relating to a £150m debt.
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