Lester Aldridge strengthens restructuring & insolvency team

Oliver Fitzpatrick has built a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to his clients, which include insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors, lenders, and private individuals. He has extensive experience across all areas of insolvency law, from technical court applications and addressing complex antecedent transactions to obtaining injunctive relief and managing asset realisation work, including the purchase and sale of businesses or assets.

In his career, Oliver has advised on significant cases, including assisting trustees in bankruptcy with property recovery, guiding administrators of a fintech company through asset realisation for creditors, and resolving complex proprietary claims in insolvent estates comprising of property portfolios. He is also well-versed in pursuing antecedent transactions under the Insolvency Act 1986.

Recognised in leading legal directories, Oliver has been described as “approachable, knowledgeable, reactive, and able to provide commercial advice” (Chambers UK 2025) and “a results-driven practical lawyer with strong commercial awareness” (Legal 500 UK 2025). A member of R3, the UK’s insolvency trade association, he is committed to providing solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.

Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Oliver to the team. His wealth of experience and practical approach will be a great asset to our clients and will further strengthen our Restructuring & Insolvency offering.”

On his appointment, Oliver said: “I am really excited about joining Lester Aldridge and returning to the South Coast, where I began my legal career. Both the firm and the Insolvency team have a fantastic reputation, and I look forward to working with Rebecca Walker and my new colleagues to support our clients.”