Chris Mitchell
Aaron & Partners LLP
Aaron & Partners LLP
Client SatisfactionThe insolvency practice at Aaron & Partners LLP is headed from Chester by Mark Davies, and is well-equipped to advise its national and international portfolio of clients on pre-pack administrations and acquisitions. Davies and Vicky Burgess are described as a ‘formidable team’, and Chris Mitchell regularly assists businesses in financial distress. Matthew Martin joined the group from Clarke Willmott LLP in October 2023, bringing his deep knowledge of contentious insolvency matters involving antecedent transactions and proof of debt appeals.
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‘Personable, knowledgeable and reactive to any situation.’
‘I work with Mark Davies who is exceedingly competent and has a vast wealth of knowledge and experience.’
‘The team cooperate and learn from one another. Their skill sets are wide-ranging and all the team have considerable expertise and knowledge of their sector.’
‘Mark Davies and Vicky Burgess are a formidable team taking on a full and wide-ranging bag of insolvency work. They stand out because of their dedication to detail, their knowledge of the sector and their unfailing desire to get the best possible results.’
‘Jan Chillery was outstandingly positive, creative and professional in helping to secure a sound transaction.’
‘Professional from the start with extensive knowledge about insolvency. Quick resolution to the claim.'
‘Jan Chillery showed professionalism and dedication from the start. Her friendly and knowledgeable approach put myself and my business partner’s minds at ease from the start. Her extensive knowledge allowed a speedy resolution to our case - she gets results.’
‘Mark Davies has an impressive bankruptcy practice and actively manages his network to maximise cross-selling opportunities. Chris Mitchell has great technical strength and ability to think outside the box to achieve commercial solutions. Vicky Burgess works hard to provide a consistently proactive level of service.’
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- BDO LLP
- FRP
- Evelyn Partners
- Menzies LLP
- Opus Restructuring LLP
- Blades
- SPK Financial Solutions
- RSM UK
- KBL Advisory
Work highlights
- Advised RSM on the Administration of North Wales frozen yoghurts business Plas Farm Ltd.
- Represented directors of a north west business in their defence against high-value breach of duty claims brought by specialist insolvency claims firm Manolete Partners plc
- Acted for Meredith Care Limited on its £2m acquisition of a 77-bed care home from FRP as Administrators of Blackcliffe Limited.
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Mark Davies