Services

Restructuring and Insolvency

We work for insolvency practitioners as well as those directly affected by business failure and debt.

Our expertise has helped a range of individuals and organisations throughout the West Midlands and nationally.

 Let us help you with:

  • corporate restructuring
  • director's protection
  • disqualification of directors
  • personal insolvency
  • property insolvency
  • purchase of assets from insolvent businesses
  • retention of title

For further information please call 0345 111 5050 or email us.

Restructuring and Insolvency

Specialisms

Bankruptcy

Being declared bankrupt is a particularly difficult and emotional time for anyone. It also has a huge impact on family members and business colleagues or partners.

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Corporate Restructuring

There are many reasons why a restructuring of a corporate group may be required and we will work with you to review your options in light of your circumstances.

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Directors' Protection

The position of director brings with it an increasingly onerous range of duties and potential liabilities. Our specialists will advise on your obligations to support you in developing your business.

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Disqualification as a Director

Disqualification from acting as a director can have a significant effect on your ability to work for a company. It can be difficult to know where to turn when facing the threat of disqualification.

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Insolvent Business Sales and Purchases

If a business has failed there will often remain valuable assets that can be sold to achieve a distribution for the creditors. We have extensive experience in this complex area.

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Insolvent Estates

When a person dies their property has to be accounted for, creditors and taxes paid, and the property duly passed on to those beneficiaries who should inherit it. This process is known as succession.

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Insolvent Estates on Death

Legislation relating to the administration of deceased estates is varied where there are insolvency issues. It is important that executors and family members of the deceased receive proactive advice.

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Pre-Packs

Pre-packs are typically sales of the assets of insolvent businesses agreed with a buyer before the old company had failed which take place as soon as the insolvency practitioner accepts appointment.

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Property Insolvency

Our Property Insolvency team has extensive experience of acting for landlords and for tenants facing difficulties. We will work alongside you to advise on your rights and negotiate on your behalf.

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Work for Insolvency Practitioners

We understand that commercial, proactive advice and a thorough understanding of the law are pre-requisites when acting for an office holder.

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