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Restructuring and insolvency lawyers in London & Thames Valley

Getting the right level of professional advice and support which is both timely and decisive is key for any ownership team when faced with difficult situations – the future of your business depends on it.

Our business recovery team are experienced in providing, clear, practical and detailed support to insolvency practitioners, business owners, including board members and shareholders at difficult and challenging times.

We recognise the urgency and have a proven record in delivering timely and tailor-made support to insolvency practitioners, plus owners and management teams alike. We care about you and your business and we are here to help.

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

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Stephen James

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+44 118 960 4674
Stuart Mullins

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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

“Clarkslegal  maintains ‘an exceptional balance of expertise and personality‘ in advising large national and international business clients on major projects such as restructurings and TUPE transfers, large redundancy programmes and industrial relations/employee engagement projects.” 

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