Restructuring/Insolvency

Howes Percival has a well-regarded restructuring and insolvency team with a longstanding relationship with HMRC. The firm advises local businesses on complex litigation matters as well as utilising its geographical footprint to work with national clients including financial institutions and insolvency agents. It also has notable strength with regard to personal insolvency, assisting clients with both litigation and non-contentious matters.

"Howes Percival provides well-considered advice that is thorough and practical."

Howes Percival advised the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the directors’ disqualification proceedings against Dominic Chappell and two other defendants.

Cambridge-based Michael Green leads the firm's insolvency and corporate recovery group. He is a well-regarded practitioner known for leading high-value administration and liquidation matters for companies and high net worth individuals. He is well experienced in contentious mandates with cross-border elements. "He's innovative in how he thinks about things and he absolutely knows the right route through the courts."

Leon Head is particularly noted for his work representing trustees in bankruptcy cases. He also has experience acting for the Official Receiver in various contentious matters. "Leon has a real depth of knowledge and works very hard to return as soon as possible with the best advice."