Business Insolvency and Restructuring

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Lending, finance and security

We are experienced in advising on the enforceability of secured lending and personal guarantees. We can also help you with understanding and perfecting loan documentation and security documentation quickly to assist with immediate funding support.

We are also able to advise on insolvency appointments and through our trusted network of insolvency and accountancy professionals can introduce you to other areas of expertise as and when needed.

“Significant experience in handling large-scale restructuring and redundancy programmes. Clarkslegal is ‘technically excellent but commercial’”

Legal 500

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Commercial landlord and tenant

Contract management and support

Directors duties

Proceedings

Restructuring and voluntary liquidations

TUPE

Key contacts

Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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“I worked with Stuart on a matter relating to a mutual client which was suffering financial distress. His calm and pragmatic approach aligned well with my own firm’s values, and he provided huge assistance in guiding the directors through a turbulent time.”

James Hopkirk, Restructuring Director – Kreston Reeves LLP

Contact Stuart

+44 118 960 4672 stuart.mullins@clarkslegal.com