Experienced in contentious and non-contentious matters, Clarke Willmott LLP has a particular niche representing clients in cases where HMRC is the principal creditor. The firm also advises clients on breach of fiduciary duty claims and in cases under the Insolvency Act. The team is jointly led by Martin Askew, an expert in the recovery of offshore assets, and Ken MacLennan, acting in unlawful dividend and fraud-related claims. The ‘very knowledgeable’ Stephanie Hambridge acts on pre-pack administrations and claims relating to tax avoidance.
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‘They know their stuff and work hard for their clients.’
‘Stephanie Hambridge is a great senior associate. She's very knowledgeable and sensible, and works really hard.'
Key clients
- Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
- Evelyn Partners
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Interpath Ltd
- Leonard Curtis (UK) Limited
- Mazars LLP
- Menzies LLP
- MHA MacIntyre Hudson
- Quantuma LLP
- The Insolvency Service
- Needlefresh Direct Limited
- The Rugby Players Association
Work highlights
Pursuing an appeal to the Court of Appeal on behalf of liquidators from Moore Kingston Smith in a highly anticipated challenge of the use of a tax avoidance scheme.
Acting for Talent International (UK) Limited in respect of the acquisition of the business and assets of the ReThink group of companies.
Acting for the joint liquidators of Mintpal and Moopay (both in liquidation), which operated as cryptocurrency exchange platforms, and the joint trustees of the bankrupt director in relation to injunctive proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Stephanie Hambridge
Practice head
Martin Askew; Ken MacLennan
Other key lawyers
Ruth Hartnell-Thorne; Stephanie Hambridge; Sonal Crocker