Chambers Review
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Restructuring/Insolvency - North East
What the Team is Known For
Muckle's restructuring and insolvency practice is recognised for its expertise in matters relating to pre-pack administrations and asset recovery. The team advises a broad range of clients including directors, creditors and lenders. The firm acts for both regional and national clients.
Strengths
The team at Muckle ensure matters are progressed at pace, and they are easily contactable.
Muckle has a highly experienced team with access to the full suite of skills across the firm's commercial, banking, property, charity (and other) teams.
Work Highlights
Muckle was instructed by The Arts Council to carry out a review of the package of security held by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in respect of a loan made to a borrower under the Culture Recovery Fund. The firm advised on the validity of that security and the enforcement options available.
Notable practitioners
Laura Keegan has a growing insolvency practice, regularly acting for litigation funders, creditors and directors. Her practice has a particular focus on contentious corporate insolvency.
Laura Keegan is direct, straightforward and reassuring when dealing with difficult situations.
Laura Keegan is a very sharp thinker.
Sarah Farish is an associate in the Muckle employment team with experience handling liquidations and advising companies on claimant-side issues.
Sarah Farish delivers high-quality work and is very capable of quickly developing strong relationships with stakeholders, which assists in resolving issues quickly and economically.