Clarion advises company directors on strategic duties, providing guidance on high-profile restructurings, as well as formal insolvency assignments and significant insolvency mandates. The Leeds-based practice is led by Ryan Millmore, who specialises in complex administration and restructuring assignments, with experience in retail, manufacturing, construction, and waste management sectors. The ‘outstanding communicator’ Roger Hutton is well-versed within pre-insolvency situations, restructuring turnarounds, and related disputes; while the ’fantastic litigator’ Emma Lowe focuses on corporate and director misfeasance litigation issues. Another key member, Alice Pratt, is a name to note in relation to administrations, receiverships, and liquidations. Ben Slack is another key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Market leaders in insolvency with an established track record of success in heavyweight litigation and complex matters, as well as a wide range of insolvency work. Brilliantly led by Roger Hutton and Ryan Millmore, the team has fantastic strength in depth and draws on the wider resource and expertise within Clarion where helpful to the client.’
‘Emma Lowe is a fantastic litigator with tenacity and the ability to steer complex matters to a successful outcome.'
Key clients
- Teneo
- Ernst & Young
Work highlights
Advised VE Vegas on claims arising from a contested pre-pack sale of VE Interactive Limited’s business and assets, resulting in a significant settlement shortly before trial.
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Practice head
Ryan Millmore
Other key lawyers
Roger Hutton; Alice Pratt; Emma Lowe; Lisa Smith; Ben Slack