Tyr has key strength in property-based insolvencies and receiverships. The group handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and is led by restructuring specialist Ashley Jaques and Alistair McHenry, who is particularly adept in contentious matters.
Testimonials
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‘A boutique firm, attracting high-quality sports work.’
‘Alistair McHenry is forward-thinking with a commercial attitude. He manages client expectations.’
‘Alistair McHenry is technically able whilst remaining pragmatic and realistic. A good communicator with clients and a pleasure to work with.’
‘They have a team with specialists in all forms of insolvency. They deal with insolvency practitioners who know most matters regarding insolvency, which is a difficult client to deal with, but they are fantastic at their work.’
‘Alistair McHenry is a master at his specialist subject of insolvency.’
'They are always extremely helpful, courteous and easy to work with. They will go above and beyond to assist and make themselves available if urgent assistance is required.'
'Alistair McHenry has been a valuable addition to the Tyr Law team. He is knowledgeable, fair, easy to work with and always keeps us regularly updated.'
Key clients
- Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
- RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP
- PKF GM & Co
- Armstrong Watson LLP
- Clough Corporate Solutions
- Gibson Booth Business Solutions and Insolvency
- KBL Advisory
- Ellis Breese
- Dr. Anthony Zammit
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of Begbies Traynor, the administrators of Swangate Developments Limited, pursuing the directors of the company for circa £400,000 taken out of the company prior to the administrators’ appointment.
- Acted on behalf of a creditor of a company that purported to organise and promote music concerts for high profile US artists.
- Advised Gibson Booth, the liquidator of J Blackburn & Sons Limited, on various issues tied to the liquidation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ashley Jaques, Alistair McHenry