Restructuring/Insolvency

Womble Bond Dickinson remains a leading light for restructuring and insolvency in the North East. It is noted for the breadth and depth of its insolvency knowledge and ability to draw upon its network of offices across the UK. The team assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters. Womble Bond Dickinson regularly works with clients in industries including manufacturing, financial services and retail. It possesses particular expertise in the public sector for contentious asset recovery work.

"They can identify any issues quickly so that we are aware of the commercial issues we may face."

"They have a large and knowledgeable team."

"They're one of the leading regional firms and are good at bringing specialists in."

Womble Bond Dickinson acted for the administrators of the Northcare Limited Group.

Julian Gill is a market-leading lawyer with a strong restructuring and insolvency practice that focuses on representing administrators and liquidators in business and asset sales. "Julian is very commercial and cuts to the chase." "Julian will always react quickly to a changing position and suggest routes forward to deal with the inevitable issues we face." "Julian remains calm, practical and very commercial."

Newcastle-based Peter Maxwell works with liquidators and other insolvency practitioners on contentious matters, including asset recovery. "He is a very thorough and driven individual who will ensure your case is driven forward to a conclusion." "Peter is fantastically good at thinking outside the box." "He is excellent on the law, the strategy and the detail."

Sally Dallow is known for her public interest work whereby she is frequently instructed by The Insolvency Service. Among her mandates are some of the most high-profile director disqualification proceedings undertaken in the UK. "Sally is an exceptional lawyer." "Sally has a hugely impressive attention to detail. She is lovely to work with, extremely dedicated to her clients and a great litigator."