Irwin Mitchell's team of specialist insolvency lawyers handles a diverse workload including complex international restructuring and critical insolvency litigation, among many others. Andrew Walker heads the Gatwick-based team and has over 30 years of experience advising banks, asset-based lenders, and private equity funds as well as turnaround professionals and insolvency practitioners.
Testimonials
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‘A good strong practice. Wide ranging skills across the firm and a good dynamic team.’
‘Andrew Walker and team are very good.’
‘Practical and pragmatic tailored advice.’
‘Andrew Walker is always available. He understands the law but tailors his advice to the specifics of the situation whilst overlaying the commercial reality.’
‘Great team that is spread across the country meaning they can pick up lots of varied matters. Good experience in unusual and technically complex matters. Able to rely on other members of the firm where needed. ’
‘Charlotte Boatman is an excellent solicitor and operating at a level much higher than her job title. She is personable, professional and very technically competent. She is a future leader of the firm. ’
Key clients
- Kirks
- HCBC Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
- PKF Smith Cooper
- Azets
- Coutts Finance Co
- Cynergy Bank Ltd (Bank of Cyprus)
- HSBC UK Bank PLC
- Lloyds Bank PLC
- National Westminster Bank PLC
- RSM
- Begbies Traynor
- Mazars
- FRP
- BDO
- Kreston Reeves
- Menzies
- Quantuma
- Grant Thornton
- Close Brothers Invoice Finance
- Evelyn Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Walker