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5 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Company insolvency in London is mostly handled by licensed insolvency practitioners rather than court-litigation-style bankruptcy lawyers, and knowing that distinction saves time before you call anyone. Every firm here holds a rating of 4.5 or above, and Hudson Weir sits at a perfect 5.0 across 110 reviews, so the real decision usually comes down to whether you need a liquidation specialist, an insolvency-focused law firm, or full litigation support.

Short answer: The top-rated insolvency and bankruptcy specialist in London is Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners (5.0 stars, 110 reviews), handling company and personal debt solutions including liquidations from around £3,000. Antony Batty & Co (4.9, 105 reviews) and Francis Wilks & Jones (4.7, 103 reviews) are strong alternatives, the latter offering broader litigation alongside insolvency work.
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London's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Specialists, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners 5.0 ★ 110 Company liquidation / insolvency advice View ›
2 Antony Batty & Co - Insolvency Practitioners, London 4.9 ★ 105 Corporate insolvency for larger businesses View ›
3 Francis Wilks & Jones 4.7 ★ 103 Insolvency litigation and debt recovery View ›
4 LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers 4.5 ★ 84 Litigation with insolvency crossover View ›
5 Dumonts Solicitors 5.0 ★ 38 Smaller insolvency and business matters View ›
5 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners

5.0110 Google reviews

Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners, near Aldgate East, is an IPA-accredited firm specializing in business turnaround, liquidation, and insolvency advice for both companies and individuals, with over 20 years of combined experience across the team. Services include Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation, Company Voluntary Arrangements, and Time to Pay arrangements with HMRC.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 110 reviews
  • Multilingual support specifically noted by reviewers, including a dedicated Polish-language service
  • Reviewers describe clear, jargon-free explanations of a stressful process
  • Liquidations start from a stated £3,000 plus VAT, more transparency than most firms offer upfront

Worth knowing

  • Closed weekends
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume110 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated pick on this list and a strong default for company directors navigating liquidation, particularly given the upfront pricing transparency.

Website+442070996086 Directions

56 Leman St, London E1 8EU

Antony Batty & Co - Insolvency Practitioners, London logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Antony Batty & Co - Insolvency Practitioners, London

4.9105 Google reviews

Antony Batty & Co, in Gray's Inn, is a licensed insolvency practitioner firm with over 25 years of experience, handling Creditors' and Members' Voluntary Liquidations, Administrations, and Company Voluntary Arrangements, with specialist experience in charities, venture capital trusts, and AIM-listed companies. The London office specializes in corporate insolvency and does not typically handle personal bankruptcy.

What people praise

  • Deep specialist experience with niche sectors like charities and AIM-listed companies
  • Reviewers consistently praise the calm, compassionate handling of difficult closures
  • Full ICAEW regulation as Licensed Insolvency Practitioners
  • Free initial consultation before a formal appointment

Worth knowing

  • The London office does not usually provide personal bankruptcy services, so check with them directly if that's your specific need
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume105 · 90th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for company directors, particularly those in specialist sectors like charities or listed companies, though not for personal bankruptcy matters.

Website+442080880633 Directions

Gray's Inn, 3 Field Court, London WC1R 5EF

Francis Wilks & Jones logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Francis Wilks & Jones

4.7103 Google reviews

Francis Wilks & Jones, in Farringdon, is a London law firm specializing in director disqualification, disputes, and debt recovery, working with SMEs, directors, shareholders, and insolvency practitioners across the UK. Unlike the two insolvency-practitioner firms above, this is a solicitors' practice handling litigation connected to insolvency, including freezing orders and creditor disputes.

What people praise

  • Combines insolvency-related litigation with broader commercial dispute resolution
  • Reviewers describe successful outcomes on complex creditor and litigation matters
  • Praised for transparent, controlled legal spend throughout a case
  • Over 20 years of experience as a firm

Worth knowing

  • Slightly lower rating than the top two picks, though still strong at 4.7
  • As a litigation-focused solicitors' firm, it suits disputed or contested matters more than a straightforward voluntary liquidation
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume103 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The right call if your insolvency matter involves a dispute, contested debt, or director disqualification proceedings, rather than a straightforward company wind-up. It stands apart from the insolvency-practitioner names above as a solicitors' litigation practice.

Website+442078410390 Directions

6 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HL

LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers

4.584 Google reviews

LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers, in Middle Temple, is a dual-qualified solicitor and barrister firm specializing in litigation, including debt recovery and insolvency-adjacent disputes, alongside broader areas like immigration and tax. The firm is structured around in-house litigators rather than dedicated insolvency practitioners.

What people praise

  • Dual-qualified solicitors and barristers work in-house together, useful for court-bound matters
  • Reviewers describe successful debt recovery outcomes with transparent communication
  • Handles complex, multi-jurisdictional cases

Worth knowing

  • This is a general litigation firm rather than a dedicated insolvency or bankruptcy practice, so confirm it's the right fit for your specific matter
  • Lowest rating on this list, with several 1 and 2-star reviews mixed in
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume84 · 77th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth considering for insolvency-adjacent litigation specifically, though its broader general-litigation focus and lower rating make it less specialized than the higher-rated insolvency practices here.

Website+442071830529 Directions

4 Middle Temple Ln, Temple, London EC4Y 9AA

Dumonts Solicitors logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dumonts Solicitors

5.038 Google reviews

Dumonts Solicitors, near Covent Garden, is a West End law firm covering insolvency, litigation, and employment law alongside business immigration and commercial matters, with a reputation reviewers describe as personal and accessible. The firm is smaller than some of the specialist insolvency practices on this list, but offers a broader general commercial practice.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 38 reviews
  • Reviewers consistently name specific solicitors and describe close, ongoing working relationships
  • Covers insolvency alongside broader business and immigration law, useful if your matter spans categories

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on this list, and most reviews focus on immigration and general business matters rather than insolvency specifically
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume38 · 57th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A capable general commercial firm that also handles insolvency, but the strongest reviewer evidence here points to its immigration and business law work rather than insolvency specifically.

Website+442039299508 Directions

60 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4JS

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other London insolvency and bankruptcy firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from over a hundred people carries more weight than the same score from a smaller pool. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does insolvency advice cost in London? (2026)

Insolvency and liquidation costs vary widely by the size and complexity of the company or debt involved. Hudson Weir is the only firm on this list that publishes a starting figure for liquidations, so treat that as a useful anchor rather than a universal price, and confirm total cost with each firm directly. As this is a financial and legal matter, avoid assuming a guaranteed outcome or price from any general estimate.

JobTypical price
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (starting from, per Hudson Weir)From £3,000 + VAT

Starting figure as published by Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners on its own site, August 2026. Other firms on this list have not published a fixed starting price; request a written quote based on the size and complexity of your matter.

Serving all of London

These firms are based across the City, Farringdon, Gray’s Inn, Middle Temple, and Covent Garden, and most work UK-wide regardless of client location. Searching for a bankruptcy or insolvency lawyer near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can book a consultation.

What to ask before you hire an insolvency or bankruptcy specialist

  • Are you a licensed insolvency practitioner, or a solicitor handling insolvency-related litigation?
  • Does my situation call for liquidation, administration, or a Company Voluntary Arrangement?
  • What is included in the quoted fee, and are there additional costs likely to come up?
  • Do you handle personal bankruptcy as well as corporate insolvency, or only one?
  • Is the initial consultation free, and how long does the process typically take?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these firms?

We started from every insolvency and bankruptcy-related firm in London with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between an insolvency practitioner and a bankruptcy lawyer?

In the UK, licensed insolvency practitioners like those at Hudson Weir and Antony Batty & Co manage company liquidations and voluntary arrangements directly. Solicitors’ firms like Francis Wilks & Jones and LEXLAW handle litigation connected to insolvency, such as disputes or director disqualification, rather than running the liquidation process itself.

Do any of these firms handle personal bankruptcy?

Hudson Weir explicitly lists personal debt solutions alongside company work. Antony Batty & Co’s London office states it typically does not handle personal bankruptcy, so confirm directly with each firm.

The bottom line

Hudson Weir is the safe default for straightforward company liquidation given its perfect rating and published starting price, while Francis Wilks & Jones is the stronger call if your matter involves a dispute or litigation. Confirm whether you need a licensed insolvency practitioner or a litigation solicitor before booking.

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