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Wilkin Chapman Rollits

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Wilkin Chapman Rollits‘ insolvency recoveries team caters to insolvency practitioners as well as companies and individuals, with expertise in a range of contentious matters. Team lead Gary Taylor, who holds an additional qualification as an insolvency practitioner, advises on a broad range of mandates from the Beverley office. Matthew Dix has experience advising on matters with international elements.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘It is always a pleasure to work with the Wilkin Chapman team - strong on the law combined with being approachable and focussed on solutions.’

  • ‘The team is the sum of its individual parts - all bring individual qualities that make the team what it is.’

  • ‘They are uniquely positioned to have both insolvency practitioners and expert lawyers on the team. A very friendly, approachable team who have extremely good understanding of both insolvency law and the practicalities.’

  • ‘Louisa Shilleto - calm and assured with a great focus on detail, Louisa's depth of knowledge is outstanding. Louisa has particular expertise in misfeasance and DLA claims against directors.’

  • ‘Having dual-qualified individuals within the team (IPs and solicitors) gives them a real edge when it comes to experience in insolvency litigation.’

  • ‘I regularly work with Gary Taylor and Matthew Dix. They are an excellent team, boasting significant expertise in insolvency litigation with a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes and a very transparent charging structure.’

  • ‘Matthew Dix and Gary Taylor work well together and bring a sensible approach to all that they do.’

  • ‘Matthew Dix works well with a large and diverse team and is always keen to do the right thing.’

Key clients

  • RSM
  • Haringey Council
  • Manolete Partners Plc
  • Wakefield Council
  • Stoke City Council
  • Bridgewood Financial Services Group
  • Rexel UK
  • Npower Limited
  • Cornerstone Business Turnaround and Recovery Limited
  • McPartland and Gifford Limited

Work highlights

Advised trustee of Paul Anthony Harris in bankruptcy as to the cross-border enforceability of a bankruptcy order in Sweden, post-Brexit.
Advised McPartland and Gifford Limited on the appointment of LPA receivers in circumstances in which the appointment was likely to be challenged.
Advised Manolete Partners Plc on a breach of duty claim against the former designated members of a liquidated LLP.

Practice head

Gary Taylor

Other key lawyers

Chris Grocock; Louisa Shilleto; Matthew Dix