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Isadore Goldman

Restructuring/Insolvency

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THE FIRM

Isadore Goldman is a specialist, boutique insolvency and restructuring practice. It is one of the leading UK law firms in this sector. The firm’s model is about a true hands-on, high quality service led by experienced senior lawyers, rather than the traditional large firm offering where most work is delegated down to juniors.

With offices based in London, Norwich and Portsmouth the firm caters to a clientele across the UK and around the world.

The firm’s insolvency and restructuring lawyers are considered experts in their field and are consistently recognised in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. They have built up many years of experience in advising a wide range of clients in relation to all forms of insolvency and restructuring procedures and related disputes. All the firm’s lawyers are expected and encouraged to be creative problem solvers and to work in a manner that maintains a hard-won reputation as an exceptional, outcome-focused law firm.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - The South

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Isadore Goldman brings expertise in contentious insolvency, including claims against directors. It also advises on personal insolvency, with experience in fraud-related matters. It is particularly adept advising on matters within the property and banking or lending sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Isadore Goldman acted for a group comprising investor purchasers of the individual flats within the £250 million development being built by Infinity Developments Liverpool.

Strengths

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  • Isadore Goldman have taken on several matters for us that have required the untangling of complex matters, and have done so with ease.

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  • They are diligent, professional and always make time for you, which includes being available out of office hours, and the team respond quickly to any related enquiries.

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  • We felt valued as individuals rather than a mere case number trapped in a broken system. The empathy they exhibited was remarkable; they took the time to understand our situation deeply.

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  • They are a boutique and personable firm. You can speak to the partner and other decision makers, and they have highly skilled individuals with a can-do attitude.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Oliver
    David Oliver

    David Oliver

    David Oliver is a seasoned performer with vast experience handling corporate insolvency matters. He is particularly adept at handling CVA proposals and claims on behalf of insolvency practitioners.

    • David is very experienced and a very safe pair of hands.

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  • Nicholas Keitley
    Nicholas Keitley

    Nicholas Keitley

    Nicholas Keitley is a consultant in the restructuring and insolvency team. He regularly advises significant accounting firms on their role as administrators. He is highly versed in such matters as remuneration, deeds of appointment and pre-pack sale issues, among numerous others.

    • Nick Keitley is a true insolvency specialist.

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  • Nicholas Oliver
    Nicholas Oliver

    Nicholas Oliver

    Nicholas Oliver is a director in the firm's Portsmouth office. He is highly revered for his work in the field, and acts for an impressive roster of creditors, liquidators and shareholders in a range of insolvency disputes, including fraud-related issues.

    • His exceptional ability to explain legal issues and processes, especially those that I find challenging to grasp, is truly commendable.

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    • He is one of the best in the business.

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    • Nick is a superbly knowledgeable solicitor, and I have no reservations in recommending him and using him.

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    • Nick has always been tremendously hard-working and excellent at his job.

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    • Nick is so commercial and so well connected, and a really useful person to know.

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