The stevensdrake Corporate Recovery and Insolvency department is run by specialist insolvency lawyer and partner at stevensdrake, Gavin Pickering. Chambers directory, reports that clients endorse his collaborative approach, saying: "He treats litigation as a joint exercise and fully involves you in every aspect to ensure the best results." Comprising dedicated insolvency lawyers that are "enjoyable to work with and great value for money," this team advises on insolvency, recovery and restructuring, has a wealth of experience in acting for creditors and also has specialist experience of acting for IPs in litigation and investigation.
stevensdrake has experience in acting for creditors and companies who need restructuring. The team has been involved in some large actions for recovery brought about by the credit crunch and difficult liquidity issues facing businesses in the economic downturn. Importantly, stevensdrake recognise that companies are run by people who may need help and practical advice on issues facing them personally if their business gets into difficulties, for example, where a director has given a personal guarantee or a charge over his home.
Crucially, a member of the team has experience in taking Directors Disqualification Proceedings and is in the unique position (being gamekeeper turned poacher) to defend directors in such proceedings and to negotiate the best possible settlement where disqualification is inevitable. stevensdrake can advise on all insolvency and corporate recovery issues, of which funding and restructuring are often integral parts. The team has extensive experience acting for insolvency practitioners in litigation and investigation, as well as the recovery and disposal of assets.
Our aim behind the team of corporate recovery and insolvency specialists is to maximise recovery, whilst ensuring cost is proportionate. The team regularly advises creditors on taking and enforcing security as well as advising on methods to protect their position before and after a debtor becomes insolvent. We can also offer advice on the restructuring of company and group business, plus sale of assets.
The Corporate Recovery and Insolvency department is listed among the Legal 500 Recommended Law Firms.
Services offered include:
- Administration
- Provisional liquidation
- Liquidation and bankruptcy
- Preference and transaction at undervalue claims
- Wrongful/fraudulent trading claims
- Misfeasance claims
- Retention of title
- Corporate restructuring and finance
- Asset Sales
- Directors' duties and liabilities
Recovery of Goods Centre
The Recovery of Goods Centre is an industry leading service designed specifically for those in the finance and leasing sector. For more information please visit the Recovery of Goods Centre web site.
Recent Recovery and Insolvency Articles
stevensdrake regularly publises advice and guidance on a wide range of recovery and insolvency issues.
The most recent articles can be found below:
| Article Title | Author & Publication Date |
|---|---|
 Companies going into liquidation on the rise |
Eleanor Richards - May 2011 |
| Director's Disqualification - Can I get Permission to Act? |
Eleanor Richards - March 2011 |
| Proving Ownership of the Matrimonial Home |
Rachel Youngs - January 2011 |
| Equitable Accounting and the Matrimonial Home |
Rachel Youngs- January 2011 |
| Creditors and Insolvency - Disaster or not! |
Gavin Pickering - February 2010 |
| Directors Disqualification Proceedings On The Rise |
Eleanor Richards - June 2009 |
| The facts behind director disqualification proceedings |
Eleanor Richards - June 2009 |
| Bankruptcy And The Matrimonial Home |
Gavin Pickering |
