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Clarke Mairs Law Limited

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : North East


Clarke Mairs Law Limited

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Restructuring/Insolvency - North East

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For
Clarke Mairs Law has a respected group that advises insolvency practitioners on a broad range of matters. The team in Newcastle is noted for its contentious insolvency work, including asset recovery. It also acts on behalf of liquidators in pursuing claims against directors. The team frequently handles transactional and non-contentious matters.
Strengths

They will take a commercial, long-term view on case funding if required, which is an integral part of insolvency instructions.

They are excellent in all fields in which I employ them, in particular corporate insolvency matters.

Clarke Mairs Law have a combination of deep technical knowledge with very strong commercial acumen.

Work Highlights

Clarke Mairs Law acted for a director in defending a wrongful trading, preference and undervalue claim valued at £20 million.

Notable practitioners
Paul Rushworth

Paul Rushworth has extensive experience of handling a wide range of insolvency matters for administrators. He is also well versed in multi-jurisdictional investigative work relating to high-value bankruptcy matters.

Paul and the team are able to provide timely, focused advice and meet deadlines as they come up.

Paul delivers brilliant products. He is always available and responsive, and takes things on in a way that you know you are on the same page.

Paul Rushworth is extremely knowledgeable, with a strong grasp of technical issues as well as consideration of commercial matters. He regularly delivers innovative solutions to issues.


Louise Ager

Louise Ager is a partner in the insolvency and corporate recovery team at Clarke Mairs. She is noted for her expertise in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, and is particularly experienced in handling cross-border issues.

Louise Ager is highly capable, with a good eye for detail and an ability to identify key issues quickly.

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