Located within the firm’s broader commercial dispute resolution department, the insolvency and corporate recovery team at Ward Hadaway LLP stands out for its strength in the mid-market, adeptly handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency-related work. Acting for corporate stakeholders, individuals, creditors, businesses, and public sector bodies, the group demonstrates particular proficiency in restructurings, post-insolvency issues, and personal insolvency matters. Practice leadership is shared by Steven Petrie, who leads the broader commercial dispute resolution department, and Jane Garvin, who heads the insolvency sub-group across the firm’s Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle offices. Petrie has particular experience in personal insolvency matters and regularly advises creditors on recovery strategies, while Garvin is recommended for insolvent business sales and asset recovery claims. The core team also includes Claire Robertson, who takes point on bankruptcy petitions and annulment applications for private clients.

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Key clients

  • FRP Advisory
  • Mazars
  • Interpath
  • KBL Advisory
  • Manolete
  • Begbies Traynor
  • Grant Thornton
  • RSM
  • Quantuma
  • Opus

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steven Petrie, Jane Garvin

Other key lawyers

Claire Robertson