The ‘terrific’ team at Pinney Talfourd LLP excels in handling disputes arising from insolvencies, advising clients from an array of sectors including financial services, food, construction, and engineering. Noted for his strong knowledge of director, shareholder, and partnership disputes, practice head Nick Hatchett leads the group, regularly acting for insolvency practitioners in recoveries.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They encourage teamwork and this enables, among other things, better problem-solving solutions and lower risk.'

  • ‘They are professionals and they handle our requests with the proper attention. They always try to find the best solutions on an issue and in addition, they give alternative solutions.’

  • ‘A terrific regional law firm providing excellent  legal advice and support.’

  • ‘Nick Hatchett is a vastly experienced litigator bringing all of the legal and commercial knowledge and savvy you would expect to the table. I cannot speak highly enough of Nick, an outstanding individual and a well-organised and tenacious lawyer. ’

  • ‘The partners have expertise covering property, litigation, restructuring and employment law. Often I am asked to recommend a local solicitor and do not hesitate to put their name forward for good quality advice.’

  • ‘Nick Hatchett gives sound, practical advice and the feedback from clients is always complimentary. In some situations, advice is required urgently and I can always contact someone to add some clarity to the issue at hand.’

  • ‘Small team locally based but always approachable and good understanding of the insolvency sector. ’

  • ‘Nick Hatchett  has a very keen understanding of contentious insolvency litigation.’

Key clients

  • Astrobank Public Company Limited
  • AJ Scaffolding Limited
  • Begbies Traynor
  • Christian Rose Clothing Limited
  • FRP Advisory Group Limited
  • Hellenic Bank
  • Quantuma Advisory Limited
  • The Mountain Factor Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised The Mountain Factor Limited, a specialist retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment, on asset protection and recovery following fraud by an accountant.
  • Advised FRP Advisory Limited in relation to contract novation and termination tied to the liquidation of a design business.
  • Advised Cypriot bank Astrobank in relation to the enforcement of foreign judgments in England and Wales together with proceedings to secure and recover assets.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Nick Hatchett