Isadore Goldman is a specialist insolvency firm with a key outpost in Norwich, where the team led by director Sian Leonard 'provides an excellent level of personal service and is well respected within the industry'. Leonard, who 'frequently goes above and beyond to meet deadlines', recently handled a £1.5m CVA for a major insolvency practitioner. She is supported by associate Jenna Ansell, who manages day-to-day instructions under the firm’s contract with Aviva, and also handles claims by insolvency officeholders against directors and third parties. Frank Brumby left to join HCR Hewitsons.
Testimonials
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‘Jenna Ansell is a delight to work with, always happy to engage and take on what can be complex work.'
‘Sian Leonard has stepped up to leading the team incredibly well and is a great role model for other women in the profession.'
'Maddie Archer - confident and assured in dealing with clients and great people skills. Maddie has a very bright future I am sure.’
‘Isadore Goldman has a brilliant insolvency team with great capability to cover complex litigation. The team are always happy to chat through issues at a moment’s notice.’
‘The firm are true Insolvency specialists. They combine excellent technical skills with a very commercial and practical approach.’
‘Jenna Ansell is excellent, a great client manner, very easy to deal with, very organised and great knowledge, a real team asset.’
‘I think what makes them unique is the way in which they deal with clients. They are extremely professional but also personable, and really pleasant to deal with. They progress matters quickly and communicate clearly.’
‘Isadore Goldman are a boutique firm of insolvency specialists solicitors, therefore their entire team is centered around insolvency which means whatever insolvency related query you have they have someone who is an expert in that particular area and can get the answer for you. They research any query thoroughly and always are able to provide an answer and solution.’
Key clients
- Aviva
- McTear Williams & Wood
- Fleximize Capital Limited
- Price Bailey LLP
- Ensors
- Manolete Partners
- Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
- RSM
- Parker Andrews Ltd
- Asertis
Work highlights
- Advising an Insolvency Practitioner client and pursuing a director on behalf of a liquidator in relation to a large misfeasance claim for the value of £5m based on a group inter-company debt. The group inter-company debt follows a large restructuring of the company.
- Advised an Insolvency Practitioner client on the intricacies of a large £1.5m Company Voluntary Agreement (“CVA”). Advice was provided prior to the CVA approval on behalf of the nominee.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sian Leonard