Rothera Bray has expanded its team with the appointment of Insolvency and Corporate Recovery specialist Nicky Calthrop-Owen. Nicky joins Rothera Bray as a consultant based at the Lace Market office, bringing a new area of expertise by offering dedicated insolvency and restructuring services to the firm.
A highly regarded restructuring solicitor, Nicky is renowned for her contentious litigation and advisory work in the insolvency and corporate recovery arena. Her track record includes involvement in some of the East Midlands’ largest restructuring cases.
She has consistently been recognised as a ‘leading individual’ by the prestigious Legal 500 and Chambers legal directories. Most recently, she was named in the 2024 Legal 500 Hall of Fame and has maintained her ranking in Chambers and Partners UK Midlands Restructuring/Insolvency for an impressive 20 years.
Nicky brings a wealth of experience advising clients in complex insolvency and restructuring matters. Her portfolio includes high-profile referrals where directors and stakeholders have sought her counsel to navigate intricate challenges, achieve optimal outcomes, and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
Over the years, Nicky has acted for insolvency practitioners and stakeholders nationwide, delivering substantial recoveries for creditors who have suffered significant losses.
Further enhancing her exceptional credentials, Nicky has acted in the peer-to-peer and alternative finance sectors, representing lenders and Security Trustees in recovery actions and complex fraud cases. Additionally, she has advised professional partnerships on their obligations and risks in insolvency matters and provided counsel in partnership disputes.
Nicky’s appointment follows a series of strategic moves by Rothera Bray this year, including the arrivals of Corporate Partner David Kaplan and Dispute Resolution Consultant Kendal Litherland in April and May, respectively, as well as the launch of a new licensing team in May and the firm’s merger with Massers Solicitors in October.
Commenting on her appointment, Nicky said: “I’m delighted to have joined Rothera Bray and am looking forward to working with them to develop the restructuring and insolvency expertise at the firm to complement their continued strategic development.”
Christina Yardley, CEO of Rothera Bray, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nicky to the team. Nicky’s exceptional reputation and unparalleled experience make her a perfect fit for our firm. Her ability to navigate complex matters and deliver results aligns with our commitment to providing the highest quality legal services.
“Nicky’s appointment, alongside our other key hires and our recent merger, represents our unwavering focus on innovating for the benefit of our people and clients.”
