Oliver Fitzpatrick
Boyes TurnerBoyes Turner‘s Thames Valley-based business support and insolvency practice group is heralded by some clients for having a ’high level of technical knowledge and understanding’. The team undertakes the full range of insolvency matters, both transactional and advisory matters but also handles complex contentious cases arising out of the space. ‘Gentleman of insolvency’ Oliver Fitzpatrick now heads the team, after Phil Smith departed in December 2023. Specialist practitioner Fitzpatrick is known in the marketplace for his contentious recovery work.
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Testimonials
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‘A well rounded team now lead by one of the best insolvency partners. Dedicated, technically gifted and a commercial advisor. ’
‘Oliver Fitzpatrick - a partner who has grown into the head of his department and amassed a great following. A gentleman of insolvency. ’
‘Oliver Fitzpatrick has taken over the reins and is currently rebuilding the practice. He works hard.’
‘Oliver Fitzpatrick has assisted on particularly complex cases and has been proactive and supportive throughout.’
‘A very approachable team with a wide depth of knowledge. They appear to be confident in their decisions and with the chosen course of action.
‘Oliver Fitzpatrick has become a great solicitor and heads up a very capable team. He is determined to find a solution and you always appear to have his full attention on matters.’
‘High level of technical knowledge and understanding. Personable people in the team.’
Key clients
- Otto Car Limited
- TruSolv Limited and Opus LLP
- BDO LLP
- Grant Thornton
- Azets
- Interpath Advisory
- Unnamed Individual
- Crowe
- Begbies Traynor
- TruSolv Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Otto Car Limited in its purchase of the business and assets of Breathe EV Limited from its administrators.
- Acting for the Joint Trustees of the bankrupt estate of Mr A Matthews, Shane Biddlecombe and Paul Mallatratt.
- Acting for the Joint Administrators (Lee Causer and Kerry Bailey, BDO) of five companies within the DeTrafford group in Manchester each of which are the SPVs behind five separate Manchester city centre apartment and commercial schemes.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Fitzpatrick