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Freeths LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Freeths LLP

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The team act for a number of national and regional insolvency practitioners and maintains good relationships with insolvency practitioners both across the region and nationally. The department is divided between contentious and non-contentious. On the contentious side, the particular specialism is that the department will take on nil-asset cases with significant deficiencies and assist Insolvency Practitioners in the forensic exercise of establishing whether assets have gone astray and if so advising and acting on the litigation (if required) to recover those assets for the benefit of the creditors within the particular insolvency. Litigation is a last resort but pursued vigorously, if required. The key focus on the litigation side is to maximise recoveries with the minimum of expense.

The team’s reputation in the market is supported by the relationships the team has developed with a number of insolvency practitioners within both the region and on a national basis including Grant Thornton, BDO, Begbies Traynor, RSM, FRP Advisory, Quantuma, Alvarez & Marsal, RSM, Smith & Williamson, Hazlewoods and EWS to name a few.

The team prides itself on being known as a pro-active, technically astute, and commercially focussed team which is able to deal with complex instructions. The team already has an excellent reputation in the market, being both commercial and technically outstanding, which has led to an expanding market presence and the need to further recruit.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Freeths has a capable team that undertakes all manner of corporate recovery, restructuring and insolvency work. The team acts for national insolvency practitioners and distressed businesses on contentious and non-contentious mandates, including administrations and bankruptcies. The firm represents clients on all sides of disputes, including trustees in bankruptcy, liquidators and debtors. It also regularly handles personal insolvency matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Freeths acted for the administrators in relation to the sale of the business and assets of PL Transport.

Strengths

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  • The team is technically excellent, with a great mix of personalities, making Freeths approachable and down to earth and also very commercial.

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  • Freeths are always responsive and willing to look at a situation from a practical perspective before providing appropriate advice.

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  • Freeths has a large, responsive and skilled team.

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  • Freeths are efficient and reliable when handling matters. They have a friendly approach and provide thorough advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Associates to watchAlex Brown
    Associates to watchAlex Brown

    Alex Brown

    Alex Brown's growing profile sees him work closely with clients across contentious and non-contentious matters, notably investigations and administration work.

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