Claims of millions of pounds have been made against the partners by liquidator BDO on the grounds that the fixed share partners knew the firm was unable to meet its debts while it was still in business. The switch from Irwin Mitchell, another high tech litigation specialist, to TLT Solicitors follows the transfer of John Lord from Irwin Mitchell two years ago to TLT where he is now a commercial litigation partner. Halliwells went into administration in 2010.
Manchester head office
John Lord was a partner in Halliwells but left before the collapse to join Irwin Mitchell. Halliwells had about 370 lawyers including 116 partners. It had four offices, and had its HQ in Manchester.
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