Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
About
Provided by Boyes Turner
The Business Support & Insolvency group advises insolvency practitioners (IPs), banks, lenders, directors and other business stakeholders on the full range of insolvency, restructuring and recovery issues both in the UK and overseas.
It also specialises in helping under performing and distressed businesses return to profitability. Where this isn’t possible the aim is to maximise the return to stakeholders. It also assists third parties affected by business insolvency, including customers, suppliers and landlords.
In addition, advice and assistance is provided to both insolvency practitioners and individuals on:
- Bankruptcy
- IVAs, debt management plans
- Consolidation
- Directors' duties and responsibilities, disqualification and personal liability
Chambers Review
Boyes Turner has a market-leading team that undertakes the full range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. The team is well known for acting on personal insolvency issues. The firm also handles all aspects of corporate insolvency including liquidations, administrations and company voluntary arrangements. It is experienced in representing office holders in contentious asset recovery matters.
Work Highlights
- Boyes Turner acted for Otto Car Limited in its purchase of the business and assets of Breathe EV Limited from its administrators.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The department is industry-leading and readily able to handle any matters in the insolvency space. They are incredibly reactive and able to pick up matters quickly."
"We have found them to be an invaluable resource when dealing with complex matters and consider them an essential part of our team."
"Ollie Fitzpatrick gets his hands dirty and has great backing from his team and the wider firm. They are quick to reply and always have their finger on the pulse of the job."
"Boyes Turner can bring strong technical expertise to fully respond to matters. They are always quick to respond to calls and emails and have the team to pick up new matters almost instantly."
"At all times, Boyes Turner has remained focused and diligent in their resolution of a difficult matter. They have shown that they have a team capable of delivering good and concise advice."
"The department is industry-leading and readily able to handle any matters in the insolvency space. They are incredibly reactive and able to pick up matters quickly."
"We have found them to be an invaluable resource when dealing with complex matters and consider them an essential part of our team."
"Ollie Fitzpatrick gets his hands dirty and has great backing from his team and the wider firm. They are quick to reply and always have their finger on the pulse of the job."
"Boyes Turner can bring strong technical expertise to fully respond to matters. They are always quick to respond to calls and emails and have the team to pick up new matters almost instantly."
"At all times, Boyes Turner has remained focused and diligent in their resolution of a difficult matter. They have shown that they have a team capable of delivering good and concise advice."
Notable Practitioners
Oliver Fitzpatrick often assists administrators and banks with restructuring and the sale of businesses and assets.
"Oliver is a class individual who is approachable, knowledgeable, reactive and able to provide commercial advice."
"Ollie is a results-driven practical lawyer with the strong commercial awareness needed to deal with insolvency matters."
"Oliver is very proactive and very much on the ball. If I have forgotten to do something, he keeps on top of it."
"Oliver has very detailed legal knowledge; he knows the area and his specialism very well. He is communicative and gets on with the job."
"Ollie Fitzpatrick is quick off the mark and not too proud to listen to a contrary view, demonstrating a willingness to work in partnership to achieve the best results for all stakeholders."