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HCR Law

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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HCR Law

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

HCR Law acts on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. The team based in Cheltenham regularly assists insolvency practitioners in their capacity as administrators, trustees and liquidators and with matters involving the sale of assets and debt recovery claims. The firm undertakes work for distressed companies across a range of sectors, including education, retail and hospitality. The team offers additional expertise in breach of duty and misfeasance claims.

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Work Highlights

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  • HCR Law acted for the joint liquidators of Rockfire Capital. The company was converted from solvent members’ voluntary liquidation to an insolvent creditors’ liquidation following claims by Thurrock Borough Council for in excess of £130 million relating to alleged breach of fiduciary duties.

Strengths

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  • Their early openness on costs and their willingness to spread those costs where necessary allows for a good trading relationship going forward.

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  • HCR Law have specialist solicitors specific to our requirements but also have experienced personnel within their organisation should some of the scope of works need a different specialist approach.

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  • The firm employs professionals with the necessary skills and personal attributes to advise and reassure clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Grundy
    Paul Grundy

    Paul Grundy

    Paul Grundy is a partner in the firm's Cheltenham team. He has particular expertise in contentious insolvency matters. He is also well placed to advise on transactional and personal insolvency matters.

    • Paul Grundy is really good at supporting my team around managing risk, making sure we're taking a commercial mindset through the case. His technical advice is always very strong.

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  • Deanne Hamilton
    Deanne Hamilton

    Deanne Hamilton

    Deanne Hamilton is a senior associate handling both personal and corporate insolvency matters, with additional experience in the realisation of assets where an insolvency becomes contentious.

    • She is approachable and unflappable, and her expertise and confidence was a major factor in ensuring we remained focused on the specific matters at hand.

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    • Deanne was exemplary in her engagements with us. She rapidly assimilated our position and prepared the list of requirements, clarifying all steps in the process as well as managing our expectations.

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