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Harrison Drury & Co

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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

Other key lawyers

Peter Barlow