Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency
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Provided by Isadore Goldman
THE FIRM
Isadore Goldman is a specialist, boutique insolvency and restructuring practice. It is one of the leading UK law firms in this sector. The firm’s model is about a true hands-on, high quality service led by experienced senior lawyers, rather than the traditional large firm offering where most work is delegated down to juniors.
With offices based in London, Norwich and Portsmouth the firm caters to a clientele across the UK and around the world.
The firm’s insolvency and restructuring lawyers are considered experts in their field and are consistently recognised in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. They have built up many years of experience in advising a wide range of clients in relation to all forms of insolvency and restructuring procedures and related disputes. All the firm’s lawyers are expected and encouraged to be creative problem solvers and to work in a manner that maintains a hard-won reputation as an exceptional, outcome-focused law firm.
Chambers Review
Isadore Goldman is a standout boutique with expertise across the personal insolvency space. It acts for a range of clients, including debtors, insolvency practitioners, trustees and creditors, with additional experience handling disputes concerning property and fraud issues.
Work Highlights
- Isadore Goldman acted for Mr Marco Elser in his successful challenge to the approval of the Voluntary Arrangement of Rory McCarthy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Isadore Goldman is an expert law firm in liquidations and bankruptcies. The whole team is very good in its advice."
"Isadore Goldman is a law firm with a great number of extremely talented and knowledgeable people who know both the legal and insolvency profession inside out."
"Isadore Goldman has a specialist team with decades of experience in insolvency. The team is extremely strong and prides itself on the service it provides to clients."
"Isadore Goldman is an expert law firm in liquidations and bankruptcies. The whole team is very good in its advice."
"Isadore Goldman is a law firm with a great number of extremely talented and knowledgeable people who know both the legal and insolvency profession inside out."
"Isadore Goldman has a specialist team with decades of experience in insolvency. The team is extremely strong and prides itself on the service it provides to clients."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Mitchell advises on a breadth of work across the personal insolvency space, with particular strength in individual voluntary arrangements and property-related matters. He acts for a range of clients, including bankrupts and insolvency practitioners.
"Kevin provides succinct, concise and on-the-nail advice. He tells clients what they need to hear and has their best interests at heart."
"Kevin is the best person to advise you in relation to personal insolvency in the UK. He is extremely switched on and enjoyable to work with."
"Kevin is incredibly devoted to his clients' interests. He is extremely knowledgeable in the insolvency space and is very impressive."
Nicholas Oliver attracts recognition for his personal insolvency practice, which often sees him represent trustees in high-profile bankruptcies. He is well versed in contentious disputes, often those including allegations of fraud.
"Nicholas is a well-known figure in insolvency. He combines specialist knowledge with high-quality client service."
"Nick is one of the best litigators. He is extremely switched on, savvy and great to work with. When it comes to contentious corporate work, Nick is a first call."
Craig Parrett has a growing reputation in the personal insolvency field. He is held in high regard by both private clients and trustees, which he regularly assists with contentious proceedings.
"Craig is always there when needed."
Sian Leonard has an impressively strong insolvency practice. She is regularly sought after to act in complex bankruptcy proceedings.
"Sian is brilliant and a pleasure to work with."