England - South East • Finance
Freeths LLP
Known for its expertise in the drinks and hospitality sector, the team at Freeths LLP dispenses ‘first-class’ advice to insolvency practitioners, and insolvent pubs and restaurants. Simon Hobbs and Caroline Watson jointly lead the practice from Milton Keynes and Oxford respectively. Hobbs ‘never misses the important details’ when acting for liquidators and administrators in matters concerning the recovery of assets from suppliers, customers, and directors of insolvent companies; while Watson leads the Oxford practice, maintaining a dispute resolution-focused practice. In Milton Keynes, Adam Boyd has ample expertise in assisting tenant restaurant operators with insolvency related property disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘First-class legal advice, a firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship.’
‘Simon Hobbs never misses the important details. Develops excellent relationships with clients to fully understand their needs.'
'Tom Holden is an incredibly hardworking lawyer who fights hard to push for the best outcome for the client.’
Key clients
- FRP Advisory Group Plc
- Quantuma Advisory Limited
- Mazars LLP
- Opus Restructuring LLP
- Azets Holdings Limited t/a Azets UK
- Fortis Advisory Limited
- BRI (UK) Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for the Joint Liquidators in defending a claim against EHW (the Part 20 Defendant) for a contribution and indemnity made by the Defendant/Part 20 Claimant in the Business and Property Courts in Liverpool Technology and Construction Court (QBD).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Hobbs, Caroline Watson