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Claire Usher
Senior Managing Associate
Insolvency

Claire has worked in insolvency for 19 years, starting her career in personal insolvency before moving quickly into a corporate role. She focuses predominantly on larger administrations, working closely with insolvency practitioners and lenders to achieve the best outcome for creditors. In addition, Claire manages two staff members within the team, supporting their development and progression within the profession.


Career highlights & experience

  • Nearly two decades of insolvency experience across personal and corporate cases.

  • Previous role as Compliance Manager, working alongside insolvency practitioners to ensure case compliance and preparation for regulatory visits.

  • CPI qualified, bringing a high level of technical expertise to case management.


Areas of expertise

  • Corporate Insolvency (with a focus on Administrations)

  • Case compliance and regulatory preparation

  • Working with lenders and stakeholders to maximise creditor returns


Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking in the countryside near where she lives, and keeping active at the gym.

Contact

Phone >

0161 358 0210

Expertise

  • Corporate Insolvency

  • Administrations

  • Case compliance & regulatory preparation

  • Maximising creditor returns

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Edward Gee

Partner

A qualified office holder, Edward leads a broad range of formal appointments, including administrations, liquidations, and Receiverships.

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Jonathan Avery-Gee

Senior Office Holder
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Jonathan is a distinguished Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and JIEB-qualified office holder with over 50 years’ experience in the insolvency and restructuring profession.

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Daniel Richardson

Partner
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Daniel is a Partner at CG&Co, being a Licenced Insolvency Practitioner and Property Receiver.

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Nick Brierley

Partner
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Nick is a Partner at CG & Co with over 18 years’ experience in restructuring and insolvency, qualifying as an Insolvency Practitioner in 2015.

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Amy Crighton

Partner
Qualified Insolvency Solicitor

Amy Crighton is a Partner at CG & Co and a qualified insolvency solicitor with over 13 years’ post-qualification experience.

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Alex Grimshaw

Senior Managing Associate
Receivership

Alex Grimshaw is a Senior Managing Associate with over 20 years’ experience in insolvency, including 17 years specialising in Fixed Charge Receiverships.

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Stephanie Adams

Insolvency Director
Insolvency

Stephanie Adams is an Insolvency Director with 27 years’ experience in insolvency, specialising primarily in corporate insolvency.

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Lucy Duckworth

Senior Managing Associate
Insolvency

With 17 years of specialist experience in Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring, Lucy is a Senior Managing Associate in the Business Recovery department.

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