Insolvency and Restructuring

Protecting your interests in times of financial distress

Whether you are navigating financial challenges or dealing with a debtor in difficulty, Mackrell offers clear, decisive legal advice to help protect your position and plan a way forward.

We act for individuals, businesses and creditors on all aspects of insolvency and restructuring, from preventative action and refinancing, through to liquidation, administration and dispute resolution.

Our team has extensive experience in both personal and corporate insolvency, and we understand the importance of acting quickly, carefully, and commercially.

Strategic advice in difficult times

Financial difficulty doesn’t always signal the end – with the right legal support, it can mark the beginning of a stronger, more sustainable future.

We help clients explore restructuring and refinancing options wherever possible, working with you to preserve value and minimise risk.

For creditors, landlords and other stakeholders, we provide clear advice on enforcing your rights, safeguarding your interests and responding to insolvency events with confidence.

We advise on:

  • Administrations and pre-pack sales
  • Bankruptcy advice and representation
  • Company restructures and refinancing strategies
  • Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)
  • Creditors’ rights and recovery actions
  • Directors’ duties and disqualification risks
  • Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
  • Landlords’ rights on tenant insolvency
  • Liquidations (both compulsory and voluntary)
  • Misfeasance and claims against directors
  • Receiverships and fixed charge receivers

Whether you are restructuring a distressed business or seeking recovery from an insolvent debtor, our team will provide the expert guidance you need.

Why choose Mackrell?
    • A legacy of success: With nearly two centuries of experience, our reputation for excellence speaks for itself.
    • Global expertise: Where insolvency issues cross borders, our international network ensures you receive seamless, joined-up support.
    • People first: We act with integrity and empathy, especially in situations where livelihoods and reputations are at stake.
    • Uncompromising quality: We offer expert legal analysis alongside practical, commercial recommendations.
Facing insolvency or pursuing recovery?

Whether you are in financial distress or affected by another party’s insolvency, Mackrell will help you find the best path forward.

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James Atton

Joint Managing Partner

Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team

Keith Provins

Partner

Joint Head of Corporate & Commercial Team

Working with various lawyers at Mackrell LLP, I have always found the advice given to be clear and concise with excellent response times and lawyers who are a pleasure to work with. We chose Mackrell LLP in the first instance on the basis of a referral. Since our first contact with them, Mackrell LLP has shown itself to be large enough to provide advice over a range of specialities and yet small enough to treat you respectfully and as an individual.

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I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank you for always being so thoroughly prepared and patient with our clients. You do an excellent job with the legal reviews, and as a result I will always be comfortable recommending both yourself and Mackrell to my clients

Drew Glendinning
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Boutique M&A Advisory Firm

The team at Mackrell LLP were superb to work with. The thoroughness and quality of their approach coupled with the personal way that they engaged with us meant that we were kept informed all the way through the transaction and our interests were always at the forefront of their considerations. Great team and a great result !

Many, many thanks for this advice. The advice is truly excellent. You covered all my points fully, concisely and lucidly…

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