England - East Anglia • Finance
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s insolvency team in Cambridge is noted as taking ’a common-sense, practical approach to cases and is very responsive to clients, and pro-active in case management’. Lead partner and licensed IP Adam Bradley recently acted for accountants Leonard Curtis Ltd in the proposed administration of a communication system company. Litigator Luke Hibbert has a broad background in disputes but frequently focuses on high-value insolvency matters. Senior counsel Jessica Boxford are and associate Jamie Short are described as being ‘a real pleasure to work with’; both are recommended for contentious matters.
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‘Their efficiency, high professional standard, high-quality advising and organisation stand out.’
'The firm takes a common-sense, practical approach to cases which initially seem complex, cutting through the detail to get to the core of a dispute. They are very responsive to clients, and proactive in case management.'
'Jessica Boxford and Jamie Short are a real pleasure to work with. They have great attention to detail and bring a sound, practical approach to cases. They are both a safe pair of hands.'
‘Jamie Short ably handles sensitivities and vulnerabilities for clients. Jamie is very helpful.’
‘Associate Jamie Short understands what is commercially achievable for his clients and seeks to achieve the best outcome therein.’
Key clients
- Leonard Curtis Ltd
- Ensors Chartered Accountants
- FRP Advisory LLP
Work highlights
- Acted for Leonard Curtis in relation to two separate administrations during the year, and in both cases negotiated and executed successful pre-pack sales upon their appointment.
- Advised an IT software provider on its ability to restrict access to its IT services upon its customer entering administration and the eventual novation of the IT licence.
- Advised a shareholder of a company in members voluntary liquidation in respect of an attempt by the liquidator to convert the liquidation in to a CVL, and a claim against the shareholder in respect of an indemnity he had given for an early distribution made to him.
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Practice head
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Adam Bradley