England - North West • Finance
Harrison Drury & Co
Harrison Drury & Co‘s Preston-based team is headed by James Robbins who is described as ’one of the best insolvency lawyers in the north west’. It advises its growing client list across a range of industry sectors on matters including acquisitions of liquidated companies; advising in the administration and sale of businesses and their assets; and related disputes therein.
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Testimonials
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‘James Robbins has a unique mix of specialisms in insolvency and dispute resolution. James is approachable, knowledgeable and very competent; he made himself available at short notice and helped us to reach an apt solution. I would not hesitate to recommend James.’
‘A small but helpful team who are always willing to assist.’
‘James Robbins is one of the best insolvency lawyers in the north west. Always willing to assist.’
‘James Robbins is an excellent operator. He takes time to understand the needs of the case, working parameters and desired outcomes. A response is then clearly tailored to these specific circumstances and he provides clear advice and commentary on the prospects of success.’
‘James Robbins is a reliable lawyer.’
‘Such a wealth of knowledge both of legalities and real world processes.’
‘Always friendly, happy to explain things and to ensure the client understands what's happening next before proceeding.’
Key clients
- RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP
- Begbies Traynor
- Marshall Peters
- Leonard Curtis Recovery Limited
- FRP Advisory
- Opus Business Advisory Group
- Credit Limits International
- Simply Corporate
Work highlights
- Advising Opus Business Advisory as the administrator of three companies on the sale of the businesses and assets to companies operated by a celebrity clothing designer.
- Instructed by a local authority to provide specialist advice to assist with a dispute between one of their key service providers.
- Acting on behalf of a leading property management firm on the acquisition of a business park from a company liquidated in the Isle of Man.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Robbins