About

Provided by Walker Morris LLP

Our Restructuring & Insolvency practice is one of the largest in the region and we’re proud of our deep knowledge and expertise.

Our lawyers are both technical and commercial and we’ve been recognised at the highest level by the leading directories and commentators for some time now.

Our experience covers the whole range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including contingency planning, turnaround advisory work, lender advice, directors’ duties advice, distressed M&A, formal insolvencies (corporate and personal) and contentious insolvency work.

Any individual or company, no matter how well managed, may experience financial difficulties of their own or of a counterpart, but we can help. Our Team has experience of helping clients navigate these issues. Our broad client base includes UK clearing banks, alternative lenders, private equity, debt funds, trustees, senior executives, shareholders, creditors and charities amongst others.

A significant amount of our work also has an overseas element, either advising clients based overseas or in relation to matters involving cross border elements.

Our core team works closely with the firm’s other market-leading practice areas where necessary, including banking & finance, corporate, pensions, real estate, regulatory & compliance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, trade marks & designs and employment & immigration.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Yorkshire

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Walker Morris has a large team advising on regional and national restructuring and insolvency matters of both a contentious and non-contentious nature. The firm has particular expertise in debt restructuring, insolvency litigation and work for football clubs. The team assists a range of clients including local and national insolvency practitioners, major banks and private equity firms. The firm is additionally adept at acting for debt funds and has notable expertise in handling CVAs.

Work Highlights

  • Walker Morris advised Nera Capital in its capacity as secured creditor in connection with the insolvency of Angelus Law, a North West-based law firm.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Duncan Lole
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Band 3
Duncan Lole is joint head of the restructuring and insolvency practice at Walker Morris. He focuses on advising insolvency practitioners, with regular work on both disputes and non-contentious matters. He has specialist expertise in insolvency matters involving FCA-regulated businesses.

Duncan is an excellent lawyer.

4
Claire Askew
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Band 4

Claire Askew is a partner at Walker Morris and has a strong offering of restructuring and insolvency matters, both contentious and non-contentious, across a broad range of sectors.

Claire is a great lawyer with a very strong commercial vision.

Claire is a trusted adviser. We like her communication style and attentiveness. She is always easy to reach and acts promptly.

Claire is very on the ball. She is highly aware of her clients' commercial needs, as she is exceptionally knowledgeable of the law.

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Gawain Moore
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Band 4

Gawain Moore is joint head of Walker Morris's restructuring and insolvency group. He advises directors of distressed companies in restructuring plans and is adept at tackling cross-border insolvencies.

Gawain is a fantastic lawyer.

Gawain is a highly engaged and knowledgeable lawyer with the necessary grit to advance his clients' commercial interests.

Ashley Armitage
Associates to watch

Ashley Armitage is well regarded for her ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters for insolvency practitioners.

Ashley is a really strong, experienced insolvency lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Walker Morris LLP

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Yorkshire

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Duncan Lole
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Band 3
4
Claire Askew
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Band 4
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Gawain Moore
4
Band 4
Ashley Armitage
Associates to watch

Members

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Claire Askew

David Hinchliffe

Gawain Moore

Olivia Robinson

Owen Ormond