Nigel Whitfield
Partner – Head of Business Recovery & Insolvency
About Nigel
Nigel Whitfield is a Partner and Head of the Business Recovery and Insolvency team at Lupton Fawcett LLP and was a former Partner at Lee & Priestley.
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Partner in insolvency & debt
Nigel joined Lee & Priestley on 1 October 1984 and was Head of their Insolvency and Business Recovery Department. With more than 40 years of experience, he has particular experience in dealing with property related cases and investigations..
“I am down-to-earth, analytical and attentive. I always strive to provide practical and tailored advice to my clients, whilst remaining personable and approachable.”
Nigel Whitfield Head of Business Recovery & Insolvency
“Nigel Whitfield is a real leader in the field who is hugely respected by counsel, opponents and clients alike. His case preparation is outstanding and really pays dividends when cases get to court.”
Legal 500 2019
“Nigel and Emily Gee are the go to team for personal insolvency. They deliver the desired outcome time after time.”
“Nigel Whitfield is one of the best in the city for bankruptcy issues.”
Chambers & Partners UK 2007
“Nigel Whitfield is highly sought-after for his bankruptcy expertise, particularly in more complex cases. He is recognised for his creativity and for always trying his damnedest to get the best result. He retains his number 1 ranking for personal insolvency work.”
Chambers & Partners UK 2008
“Nigel Whitfield ‘is tenacious in the way he investigates’ and has particular experience in dealing with property bankruptcies. Clients also say that he takes a ‘pragmatic approach’ to problematic cases.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2013
“Nigel Whitfield is praised as being ‘good at out-of-the-box thinking, and is always willing to go the extra mile’.”
Chambers & Partners UK 2016
“When it comes to personal insolvency, Nigel Whitfield is the King in the North. He’s the go-to man when you have a technical problem as he’s seen it all in the past and usually solved it.”
Legal 500 2019
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