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We deal with all types of contentious and non-contentious insolvency & restructuring issues for businesses and individuals.

We act for Insolvency Practitioners, secured and unsecured lenders, landlord, trade creditors, businesses and individuals.

We draw on a multi-disciplinary team experienced in insolvency issues to help across a range of areas including restructuring, accelerated mergers & acquisitions, insolvent business and asset sales, distressed debt situations, managing the insolvency of customers or tenants and advising on directors’ duties.

We also advise on cross border issues in conjunction with our international network ADVOC. This enables us to advise clients located overseas to open insolvency proceedings in England and Wales, as well as clients based in the UK on cross border issues.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashfords undertakes a wide variety of corporate and personal insolvency matters, with particular expertise in dealing with investigatory and asset tracing assignments with international dimensions. It is also well known for transactional work, complex insolvency matters and restructurings. It demonstrates a notable sector strength in professional services, and acts in claims against directors and disputes pertaining to personal guarantees.

Work Highlights

  • Ashfords advised Woolovers on the acquisition of the business assets of Mistral Retail from the administrators.

Strengths

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The team have a very good understanding and knowledge of the commercial background and aspects of the issues at hand.

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With Ashfords, they're always there to talk about strategy and discuss things. They love having and fostering a teamwork attitude and environment.

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Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is strong. They are able to give advice promptly and simply.

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa George
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Melissa George
2
Band 2

Melissa George has noted expertise in distressed finance and comes highly recommended for advice on corporate turnaround, restructuring, and asset and share transactions.

What I like about Melissa is that she is diligent. She spots potential issues and ensures they're dealt with in the early stages so they don't flare up later on.

I always found her to be personable, friendly and approachable.

My experience was very positive. She was very informative, communicative and had good technical knowledge.

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Nicola Brastock
3
Band 3

Nicola Brastock is a senior associate specialising in contentious insolvency, and she is adept at handling both corporate and individual matters. Brastock has experience in such issues as the recovery of liquidated debt, deed of indemnity matters and cases involving the Breathing Space Regulations, among numerous others.

She wanted to go the extra mile to put something together for the client.

Nicola provided us with a very strong all-round level of service.

I was very impressed with Nicola. She was excellent.

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Ashfords LLP

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Melissa George
2
Melissa George
2
Band 2
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Nicola Brastock
3
Band 3
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Members

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Crispin Jones

Melissa George

Melissa George

Head of Department

Nicola Brastock

Industries

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Construction

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Professional practices

Real Estate

Retail