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27.01.2010

CRi insolvency team report busy period for restructuring and recovery

The insolvency team at CRi have been extremely busy recently with a large number of transactions that have resulted in the saving of numerous businesses and the jobs of their employees.

Most notably ,the CRi team have acted for insolvency practioners in the administration sales of the businesses of -

Hub(Leeds) Ltd, the owner of the iconic Oracle bar and other licensed premises.

Opivote Ltd ,a developer of computer hardware and software

Acoustic Applications Ltd, an installer of temperature units and soundproofing

The CRi team have also acted for the purchasers/management team in the purchase of the following businesses from administrators -

Kershaw Fisher, a substantial wholesaler of meat products

2ndthoughts Ltd, a retailer of ladies clothing in England and Scotland - this deal saved more than 240 jobs at over 40 trading shops.

Labelstore Ltd a company stocking and supplying bar code labels.

Andrew Laycock, senior partner said " current levels of insolvency are keeping the team busy on both restructuring and recovery in addition to advising insolvency practioners on liquidations and bankruptcy, the team are always delighted when significant numbers of jobs are saved".

10.12.2009

CARRICK READ APPOINT NEW DIRECTOR OF RECOVERIES

Mike Smith has been appointed as Director of  the Debt Recovery and Collections division. Mike has extensive experience of enforcement and insovency proceedings such as bankruptcy and winding up petitions in addition to detailed knowledge of the civil litigation process.

He will manage a recovery team providing market leading recovery services to public listed companies, professional firms ,local authoroties, financial institutions and SME's.

Andrew Laycock, senior partner commented  "We are delighted to have Mike joining the practice, his experience and ability will enable us to develop our recovery services to the next level and maintain the rapid growth of the last 5 years."

11.08.2009

CARRICK READ TEAM ON THE ROAD

Our Team will be exhibiting at the Institute of Revenues Rating & Valuation annual conference (IRRV) at the BIC in Bournemouth from the 29th September 2009 to 2nd October 2009.

If you are a delegate pop along and say hello to us on stand 26.

11.08.2009

CRI TEAM ACT IN SUCCESSFUL PURCHASE OF CEEWRITE ENGINEERING

 
"-Carrick Read Insolvency have acted for the purchaser of Ceewrite Engineering from its administrators Matthew Wild and Geoffrey Carton-Kelly of Baker Tilly.
 
 
Ceewrite is a supplier of aeronautical supplies and had suffered financial difficulties as a result of the recession. The purchase of the business will enable continuity of supply to some of the largest businesses involved in the aeronautical industry both in the UK, Europe and the United States"
 

17.06.2009

CARRICK READ TEAM ACT IN SUCCESSFUL PRE PACK DEAL TO BUY CHILTERN MILLS OUTLETS JUNE 2009

Carrick Read Insolvency has acted for the purchaser in a deal whereby Chiltern Mills, one of Yorkshire's most established textiles retailers, has been sold to its founder Merlin Treymaine. The pre-pack sale of the business, which specialises in discount linens, textiles and household items attracted three offers from seven interested parties. Mr Treymaine has acquired four outlets in Crossgates, Leeds and Redcar, Worksop and Sutton in Lincolnshire which employ a total of 65 staff.A pre-pack deal sometimes known as a "revolving door" administration involves a deal for the sale of a company's business or assets before it enters a formal insolvency process. Chiltern Mills received new investment from Mr Treymaine and bankers HBOS last year after its parent company Chiltern Mills Holdings went into administration.

14.10.2008

WELCOME ON BOARD - TERRY TIMPSON

Probate Recovery Expert, Terry Timpson, has joined Carrick Read Debt Recovery as the new leader of the Probate Recovery Team.

With a lifetime of success in handling the probate recovery needs of major organisations and, most recently, six years with Eversheds, Terry has been invited to build the probate specialism within the Carrick Read Debt Recovery Division.

Commenting on the move, Terry said:- "The opportunity to make my mark within an industry leading debt recovery division was too good to miss. I look forward to the challenge ahead and to adding to my many years of client satisfaction".

02.09.2008

PALMER-JONES JOINS CARRICK READ TEAM

Carrick Read welcomes Richard Palmer-Jones to the role of Business Development Manager. With over 15 years experience within blue chip sales and marketing environments, his remit is to carry the Carrick Read message to new customers and aide the overall growth of the firm.

Commenting on the appointment, Richard said:- 'I am delighted to be joining Carrick Read at such an exciting time for the firm. They have a proven leadership position within Insolvency & Debt Recovery and this should enable me to dramatically accelerate their growth.

19.07.2008

CARRICK READ WELCOMES NEW PARTNER

Carrick Read have today welcomed Jo-Ann Barnes as a Partner.  Jo-Ann joned Carrick Read in 2004 and has worked across Litigation and Insolvency. She will focus on accelerating the rapid growth of the Insolvency division.

Commenting on the appointment, Jo-Ann said: 'I am delighted to have been made a partner in one of Leeds' most dynamic legal practices. I aim to ensure the continued growth of the firm and further enhance it's reputation within the legal fraternity'

 

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Latest Testimonial

The staff at Carrick Read are always friendly and helpful. The collection rates are excellent and as a result we have been able to improve our cash flow.

Tina Hancock, Credit Controller, White Young Green Consulting Limited