The practice at Ashtons Legal's insolvency offering is ‘close-knit and collaborative in style, and able to flex to client demands'. Practice head Fiona Stuart in Norwich ’has a wealth of knowledge and is as a joy to work with'; notably, she recently worked with associate Alice Trainor to advise Ensors on a complex £1.5m bankruptcy. Senior associate Ina Beurich joined in September 2022 from Leathes Prior, bringing her in-depth knowledge of complex, contentious insolvency-related matters. Litigator Michael Frape in Cambridge is also a key partner for contentious matters.
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'The team is close-knit and collaborative in style, and able to flex to client demands.'
'Fiona Stuart heads the team and is a very clever and technical solicitor. She is supported by Alice Trainor and Ina Beurich to ensure a smooth delivery of service.'
‘Fiona Stuart has a wealth of knowledge and is as a joy to work with. She is willing to go the extra mile.’
‘Good technical knowledge and complementary full-service offering which creates an excellent one-stop-shop for assistance on complex projects.’
‘A very strong insolvency team with plenty of experience in all areas.’
‘Fiona Stuart and Alice Trainor have been really good and have given us great advice on a particular bankruptcy we are dealing with.’
‘An experienced insolvency team of down-to-earth solicitors who are experienced yet easy to work with.’
‘Fiona Stuart is has a great reputation in the insolvency market. Her knowledge of insolvency is extensive and she attracts some good work. Alice Trainor ably supports her.’
Key clients
- McTear Williams and Wood
- Ensors
- MHA Larking Gowen
- RCM Advisory Limited
- Price Bailey
- Begbies Traynor
- FRP Advisory
- Peters Elworthy & Moore
- Larking Gowen
- Parker Andrews
- Manolete Partners PLC
- FTS Recovery
- Moore Kingston Smith
Work highlights
- Assisted and advised Manolete Partners PLC in connection with the issuing of proceedings in connection with various claims against a former director of a company in liquidation.
- Successfully obtained a five-year extension to the term of an administration on behalf of Begbies Traynor.
- Advising FRP Advisory on a pre-pack sale of the business and assets of a company to an unconnected party.
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Fiona Stuart