Insolvency Team

Our insolvency team is headed up by Tim Francis, based in our London Office. Over the last few years the team has grown to include solicitors of various levels. We offer insolvency services including advice of administrations, liquidations and receiverships.

Tim Francis Partner, Insolvency Solicitor Associate Member of R3 Tim Francis is a dual qualified lawyer having qualified as an attorney in South Africa and solicitor in the UK. A specialist in business recovery and insolvency work stemming largely from the Factoring and Invoice Discounting Industry. He acts for receivables financiers and a number of highly regarded insolvency practitioners. Read more... tim.francis@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Sally Bradshaw Senior Associate Solicitor Associate Member of R3 As the senior solicitor in the Insolvency team, Sally works with all the members of the team advising insolvency practitioners appointed by either secured creditors or directors on all aspects of their appointment. In particular, Sally advises on corporate issues in relation to as company’s capacity to appoint insolvency practitioners and the validity of security, as well as on a range of property related issues facing administrators such as the repossession of premises and sale of land. Read more... sally.bradshaw@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Stuart Lindley Senior Associate Solicitor Stuart is an insolvency litigation specialist known for his work in both personal and corporate insolvencies. He was previously at a well-known national law firm and has dealt with a number of high-profile matters, including football clubs, online retailers and high street retailers. Read more... stuart.lindley@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Ambuja Bose Senior Associate Solicitor Ambuja specialises in business recovery and insolvency related law. She acts for insolvency practitioners, asset based lenders and other secured creditor, or directors in relation to all aspects of administrations, liquidations and company voluntary arrangements. In addition, Ambuja advises in respect of applications to court for administration orders, extensions of administration and validation orders. Read more...  ambuja.bose@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Elizabeth Curtis Solictor Beth specialises in corporate insolvency law and works closely with insolvency practitioners and financiers. On a daily basis Beth deals with all issues involved in administrations and liquidations and in particular has experience in dealing with sales of the business and assets of insolvent companies and property and employee issues arising out of the insolvency of a company. Read more... elizabeth.curtis@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Andrew Ramsden Solicitor Andrew has experience in both the Insolvency and Insolvency Litigation departments. His non-contentious experience includes assisting in: appointing office holders, reviewing the validity of the various appointments, drafting asset and going concern sale agreements, the registration of charges over properties and against companies, and a range of property issues. Read more... andrew.ramsden@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Modinat Kelekun Insolvency Legal Assistant Modinat deals primarily with the insolvency and insolvency litigation paralegal activities on a day to day basis. The role involves carrying out pre-appointment searches, Court filings, note taking at Court hearings, bundle and support documentation preparation and assisting in general post completion matters Read more... modinat.kelekun@franciswilksandjones.co.uk

Agnes Smith Personal Assistant Before joining FWJ Agnes worked for a large, national newspaper corporation as a Management Team PA. Agnes is responsible for organising and maintaining diaries for the insolvency team. She liaises with relevant individuals and external organisations to arrange meetings, training days and courses for the team. Read more... agnes.smith@franciswilksandjones.co.uk