I am an Associate in the Insolvency and Restructuring team at Francis Wilks & Jones, where I combine a calm, analytical mindset with practical commercial insight.
My legal career began in South Africa, where I qualified as both an Attorney and a Notary Public of the High Court. Over several years, I gained experience across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency, and restructuring. I represented clients in both higher and lower courts, managed complex disputes, and oversaw a variety of commercial and transactional work. That diverse background has given me a solid understanding of legal risk, strategy, and process, which I now bring to my work in the UK.
At FWJ, I focus on helping businesses, insolvency practitioners, and individuals navigate financially distressed situations. My goal is always to deliver clarity and confidence so clients can make informed decisions, fully understanding both their legal position and the commercial realities involved.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my approachable and friendly manner, as well as my ability to remain steady and decisive when matters become complex or time-sensitive. I pride myself on being practical in my advice, clear in my communication, and focused on solutions that work in the real world.
I am particularly skilled at translating technical legal issues into practical, commercially driven advice. I believe in building genuine partnerships with clients, taking the time to understand their wider goals so I can treat their business as if it were my own.
Some of my recent work includes:
- Advising insolvency practitioners on complex cross-border issues involving asset tracing and recovery, helping to maximise returns for creditors and stakeholders.
- Assisting company directors facing potential personal liability risks arising from financial distress, providing clear, practical advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
- Acting for businesses dealing with severe cash-flow pressures, developing strategies that balance legal protection with commercial realities and, where possible, avoiding litigation through practical negotiation.
I am solutions-focused, responsive, and committed to helping clients achieve the best possible outcome, whatever challenges they may face.
Daniel Horwitz!! Daniel Horwitz is a highly recommended professional in his field. He is known for his quick responses, friendly demeanor, and professionalism.
Google review from a client who I assisted in South Africa
