In Manchester, Fieldfisher‘s broad practice acts for a diverse client base of property management agents, insurers, and debt collectors. The group is known for its specialism in the bulk recovery of debts through Return of Good Applications and insolvency actions. Practice head David Robinson is particularly adept at handling debt recovery issues for high street banks and debt purchasers, with his primary area of focus being pre-action collections. Noted for her expansive expertise in personal and corporate insolvency, Rachel Flower regularly assists with winding up and bankruptcy petitions, and has longstanding experience in High Court enforcements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Creative solutions and great subject matter expertise.’

  • ‘The team offer a wide range of expertise and are extremely knowledgeable in their respective fields. They respond to queries promptly and cater a bespoke service for our commercial needs. They truly have our best interests in mind and always provide commercial, pragmatic advice.’

  • 'Rachel Flower - Is a great lawyer and regularly provides exceptional advice in matters that concern dispute resolution and commercial litigation. She often takes time to explain processes to less senior members of our team. Her friendliness is very approachable.’
  • ‘David Robinson and Rachel Flower are both very experienced - a safe pair of hands.’

Key clients

  • Equita Limited
  • JLA Limited
  • Firstport Limited
  • Cloud Student Homes
  • Estates & Management Limited
  • UD Group
  • West One Loan Limited
  • Escatec

Work highlights

  • Advised Escatec on the recovery of unpaid invoices to the value of $1.6m against a company based in the Netherlands with a subsidiary in England.
  • Assisting with the bulk recovery of Ground Rents for a UK Managing Agent, Estates & Management, resulting in circa £1m of monies recovered on behalf of landlords.
  • Advising a client on the recovery of sums due under lease agreements, making successful return of goods applications and dealing with disputed claims regarding the enforceability of agreements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Robinson

Other key lawyers

Rachel Flower