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VWV

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : South West


VWV

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Our dedicated insolvency and business restructuring team is led by partners with over 50 years' experience in advising on all aspects of corporate recovery, insolvency litigation and personal bankruptcy. Given the level and depth of our experience, we are able to provide you with prompt practical and commercial legal advice in this often complex field.

The team regularly advises insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, companies and their directors on all aspects of insolvency and restructuring. We have been particularly busy in recent years as a result of our  specialism in the following areas of work:

  • Insolvency litigation - we have had another excellent year, principally acting for office holders in a number of high value claims. We consider that we are the strongest firm in the South West for this type of work.
  • Work in the Energy sector - We work with a number of energy suppliers, advising them on insolvency issues in their supply chain and customer base.
  • Charity & Education restructuring - The team has a national reputation for its work in this sector and works regularly with leading advisory teams on major assignments. This includes work in the independent school sector, for which we have an unrivalled reputation.

Clients (10)

  • Begbies Traynor
  • Smith & Williamson
  • Mazars
  • RSM
  • KPMG
  • Bibby
  • EDF Energy
  • Grant Thornton
  • Moore Stephens
  • CVR Global

Industries (7)

  • Banks
  • Charities/Not for Profit
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Mining & Metals
  • Utilities

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Restructuring/Insolvency - South West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

VWV has a solid team of restructuring and insolvency practitioners able to handle a wide range of contentions and non-contentious matters. The firm's client list includes insolvency practitioners, corporates and individuals, as well as education and charity institutions. It has expertise in investigations relating to possible misfeasance claims and the formulation of potential claims against respondents. The team is also adept at managing transactional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • VWV acted for PKF Francis Clark as joint liquidators of a school which entered liquidation following administration.

Strengths

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  • VWV provided technically good advice. They are very commercial and just what you need on a very complicated case.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Edward Husband
    Band 2Edward Husband

    Edward Husband

    Edward Husband is head of VWV's litigation and recoveries team in Bristol. He advises on restructuring, insolvency procedure and litigation, including claims of breach of duty, misfeasance and asset recovery.
    • I really appreciate his thought-out approach.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
    • Ed is very commercial and experienced.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
  • Associates to watchLisa Cooke
    Associates to watchLisa Cooke

    Lisa Cooke

    Lisa Cooke is a senior associate in the VWV commercial litigation team. She specialises specifically in insolvency litigation, often advising the liquidators of insolvent companies on considering potential claims.

    • She's very patient and understanding, and astute. When you work with her it's a joy as she knows all her stuff. Lisa is very easy and straightforward to work with.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
    • Lisa Cooke is very sensible.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK

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South West

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