England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Finance
Tyr
The business restructuring team at Tyr in Leeds is jointly led by Ashley Jaques, who specialises in property-based insolvencies and receiverships, and Alistair McHenry, who joined the team from Walker Morris LLP in May 2022. The acquisition of McHenry added a contentious element to the practice through his specialist expertise in post-appointment contentious work.
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Testimonials
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‘Our dealings with the firm so far have been excellent. Fast and efficient and professional from start to finish. High quality service and quick to respond.’
‘I am a client of Ashley Jaques who is extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise. He provides excellent service, providing regular updates and promptly responding to queries. Very pleased with the service and would certainly continue to use their services again and highly recommend. Hassle-free service.'
‘Specialist insolvency and sports law knowledge - very good profile in the industry.’
‘Alistair McHenry - great judge of commercial tactics and litigation momentum - excellent client skills.’
‘Tailored solutions and highly personable service.’
‘Alistair McHenry - pragmatic, commercial and technical, a unique combination which means his advice is always on point and manages risks/benefits, at value. Highly personable.’
Key clients
- Transform Healthcare Holdings Limited
- The Oak Touch Limited
- Cartwright King Limited
- RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP
- FRP Trading Advisory Limited
- Leonard Curtis Limited
- Quantuma
- Gibson Booth Business Solutions & Insolvency
- Begbies Traynor
- Manolete Partners PLC
Work highlights
- Advising Transform Healthcare Holdings, as purchaser of the business and certain assets of Transform Hospital Group from the joint administrators.
- Representing Begbies Traynor in numerous section 127 claims for values exceeding £100,000 leading to significant recoveries to the insolvent estate.
- Representing Manolete Partners on an assigned claim pursuing directors of a company for breaches of duty for sums in excess of £200,000.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ashley Jaques, Alistair McHenry