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Fraud & Asset Recovery
Fraudulent Misrepresentation

H&J secured the recovery of more than £7m pursuant to a judgment handed down on 5 January 2024.

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Insolvency
Transaction At An Undervalue

H&J purchased a claim against two directors who had purchased the entire share capital of a subsidiary of an insolvent company.

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Breach of Directors' Duties
Director’s Loan Account

A director of an insolvent company had removed hundreds of thousands in unapproved expenses from the company – while leaving around 30 employees to lose their jobs.

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Contract
Breach Of Contract Claim

The liquidators of an engineering company identified a potential breach of contract claim worth up to £50,000.

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Insolvency
Transaction Defrauding Creditors

H&J purchased a claim against four defendants (A & B and X & Y) who were the former shareholders and directors of a company that had been placed into liquidation.

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Unlawful Dividend Claim

We were approached by a liquidator about a potential unlawful dividend claim with limited time before the relevant limitation period expired.

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Competition
Cartel Damages Claim

H&J acquired claims from two insolvent companies who had been victims of a price fixing cartel within the manufacturing industry.

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Professional Negligence
Solicitors Negligence Claim

H&J took assignment of claims from an individual who had been involved in pursuing litigation claims against a third party.

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Insurance
Insurance Coverage Dispute

H&J took assignment from a company which had suffered significant losses arising from an arson attack.

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Construction
Contractor Payment Dispute

H&J was approached by the Administrators of a construction company in relation to a claim arising from a construction contract for substantial refurbishment works to an expansive, luxury residential property in London.

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Trusts
Property Trust Claim

H&J was approached by a Trustee in Bankruptcy in circumstances where there were two properties held in the Bankrupt’s name, including one he appeared to be residing in, but which he claimed to be holding on trust for a family member.

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Property
Property Enforcement Dispute

H&J was approached by the Administrators of a company which was in the business of providing bridging loan finance for property acquisitions.

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Enforcement
Enforcement of Arbitral Award

H&J was approached by a company based in Hong Kong who had a substantial arbitral award against an individual arising from proceedings in Hong Kong.

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Shareholder Disputes
Unfair Prejudice

We were approached by a minority shareholder due to a breakdown in his relationship with his other directors and majority shareholders.

"The team are highly experienced litigators having worked as solicitors for magic and silver circle law firms. The team is outcome-driven where the priority is to maximise the recovery and run cases in a cost-efficient manner. They are also able to create solutions that push the envelope over what is possible under the assignment model."

Chambers & Partners 2023

"They are very good, quick to make decisions, don't mess around and are innovative. They want to find a solution that works and they understand the needs of particular cases. Even in the most difficult circumstances, they will try to find a way."

Chambers & Partners 2023

"The team is outcome-driven where the priority is to maximise the recovery and run cases in a cost-efficient manner. They are also able to create solutions that push the envelope over what is possible under the assignment model."

Chambers & Partners 2023

"Phil Henderson is highly professional, experienced and has excellent legal knowledge. He is also brilliant at understanding defendants' behaviour and motivations and can strategise as to how best to outmanoeuvre them. He always has the end goal in mind and seeks to achieve the desired outcome as efficiently as possible."

Chambers & Partners 2023

"H&J are very flexible, which is why I like using them. They’re not as risk averse as some others; they’re willing and able to take matters to trial."

Chambers & Partners 2023

"We use them to fund our clients because of the skills they have and the ability to look outside the box. They’re not looking for easy pickings on cases. They’re prepared to fight a case and take a longer-term view."

Chambers & Partners 2022

"They’re excellent – all of the team are keen to work with you to offer expert solutions. The technical insolvency knowledge of the team here is second to none."

Chambers & Partners 2022
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Articles

The Long Arm of the Law

How the broad ambit of Section 423 allows a wider range of transactions to be challenged
Oct 4, 2024
Lauren Hughes
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News / Press Releases

H&J secures recovery of £7m for victims of fraud

H&J has secured the recovery of more than £7m for victims of fraud pursuant to a judgment handed down on 5 January 2024.
Feb 1, 2024
Piers Elliott
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News / Press Releases

Daren Hlaing joins H&J as Legal Director

Daren Hlaing has joined H&J as a Legal Director in our London Office. Daren specialises in insolvency, financial services and professional negligence claims.
Jan 25, 2024
Gwilym Jones