Muckle LLP
The cross-disciplinary expertise of Muckle LLP’s banking and restructuring team enables the firm to handle a wide range of areas of restructuring and insolvency, such as financial preparedness, insolvency investigations and asset recovery. Head of the banking team Louise Duffy is a key contact for financial institutions, while the recent arrivals of practitioner Sarah Farish and Laura Keegan strengthens the firm’s expertise in litigious insolvency, including post-insolvency investigations, asset recoveries and directors’ duties. Georgia Sproat is a key name to note for clients. The team, based in Newcastle, routinely guides directors on insolvency risks when moving assets.
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Testimonials
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‘Muckle LLP's insolvency team is made up of a group of experienced lawyers who specialise in advising clients on a range of insolvency and restructuring matters.'
'The team has a strong reputation for providing practical and commercial advice to insolvency practitioners, creditors, debtors, directors, and other stakeholders in a variety of sectors, including construction, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare.'
- 'Muckle LLP's insolvency team is known for taking a collaborative and pragmatic approach to their work, working closely with clients to understand their specific needs and goals.'
- 'The insolvency team strives to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to help clients navigate the complexities of insolvency and restructuring situations. Additionally, the team works closely with other departments within the firm, such as banking and finance, dispute resolution, and corporate, to provide a comprehensive service to clients.'
- Overall, Muckle LLP's insolvency team is highly regarded in the legal industry for their technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client-focused approach.’
‘Laura Keegan and Sarah Farish are the key lawyers. I have worked with both previously and would recommend them to others.’
Key clients
- Begbies Traynor
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Interpath Advisory
- Leonard Curtis Recovery Limited
- Manolete Partners PLC
- RMT Accountants and Business Advisors
Work highlights
- Advised Begbies Traynor Group in respect of the post liquidation investigation and asset recovery work against directors of a recruitment company.
- Advised FRP Advisory Trading Ltd in the post-liquidation sale of intellectual property assets of a beverage company.
- Advised Leonard Curtis Business Recovery Group regarding the administration application and pre-pack sale of an online gaming company.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Louise Duffy