Sam Payne
Harrison Clark RickerbysHarrison Clark Rickerbys advises clients from across the spectrum of industries, including construction, automotive, hospitality and retail. Sam Payne heads the practice, providing clients with advisory and transactional support for challenger banks and asset-based lenders. Operating from Birmingham and Worcester, Alan Meiklejohn covers the range of advice for stakeholders relating to restructuring and insolvency. Stuart Taylor is a noted member of the practice, assisting in contentious and non-contentious settings. In July 2023, Monica Kapur left the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm have an exceptional, client focused, knowledgeable team who are a delight to work with. They provide clear, concise and reliable advice whenever called upon.’
‘The team are approachable and friendly whilst remaining focused and diligent. They have the balance just right and I would not hesitate to instruct, or recommend, Sam Payne, Alan Meiklejohn or Hayley Phelps.'
‘The firm provide excellent and invaluable advice.'
‘Alan Meiklejohn is a very experienced lawyer who is very calm, commercial and practical with the legal advice he provides.'
‘Growing presence as a main player within the West Midlands restructuring market with a growing team and strong regional coverage.’
‘Stuart Taylor is a star of the future in the restructuring market and has seamlessly transitioned in to the partner role with his move to HCR.’
‘A well established and experienced team, with a broad range of practical expertise across corporate and personal distressed situations.’
‘Experienced across all aspects of insolvency procedures.’
Key clients
- A&M
- Interpath
- BDO
- Begbies Traynor
- Leonard Curtis
- Grove Industries Limited
- Thincats
- Butcher Woods
- Grant Thornton
- FRP
- Mazars
- Opus
- Cambridge & Counties
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alan Meiklejohn
Harrison Clark RickerbysStuart Taylor
Harrison Clark RickerbysPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sam Payne