Insolvency

Acting for creditors, liquidators, administrators, trustees in bankruptcy and debtors in relation to all forms of corporate and personal insolvency.

Recovering monies owed by insolvent businesses can be an arduous and lengthy process. However, with the right kind of legal expertise and experience, that process can be made easier and quicker for the creditors and insolvency practitioners involved.

Weightmans' Insolvency team have carved out a unique reputation as facilitators in recovering debts, both through litigation and by other means. We represent a number of large blue chip creditor lenders as well as some of the leading UK insolvency practitioners. 

We advise on all aspects of insolvency, including tracing and realising assets, applying for compulsory sale orders, petitioning for compulsory liquidations, applying for administration orders and seeking validation orders. 

We also handle administrations and property rights, including retention of title claims. Where appropriate, we instigate proceedings against directors for personal liabilities and overdrawn director loan accounts and/or misfeasance, including all connected litigation.

As a creditor, liquidator, administrator or trustee, we provide you with a highly focused service dealing with all aspects of insolvency proceedings, including director misfeasance, undervalued transactions, wrongful trading, preferences and section 423 actions.

We understand that litigation is not always the best means to achieve your objectives. Our experience in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and business recoveries, is brought to bear in deciding the best strategies in order to achieve maximum returns.

Our approach is professional, proactive and results-driven, while our bespoke case management systems ensure that documents are accurate and consistent and deadlines are met. Your case will be allocated to an experienced lawyer who understands your requirements and who will be dedicated to providing       cost-effective solutions.

For insolvency practitioners, we offer bespoke packages and attractive funding options to aid collection of troublesome book debts, and we undertake regular institutional recovery work based on collective conditional fee agreements.