Francis Wilks & Jones

At Francis Wilks & Jones, we pride ourselves on being a unique and approachable law firm. As a London-based firm, we specialise in providing expert legal advice to SMEs, directors and shareholders, private clients, banks and financial institutions, and insolvency practitioners across the UK. Our team of experienced solicitors has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results and providing unparalleled client service.

Our Approach

We believe in taking a people-focused approach, understanding the unique needs of each client and delivering solutions that meet their individual requirements. Our team is dedicated to providing expert advice and ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcome. We take pride in being proactive, responding promptly to client queries, and keeping them informed throughout the entire process.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Early Neutral Evaluation
• Expert Determination
• Offers to settle
• Without prejudice discussions

Commercial Litigation

• Appeals
• Case management
• Costs
• Disclosure
• Witness & expert evidence
• Injunctions
• Issuing a claim
• Litigation funding
• Pre-action protocols
• Part 18 Request for Information
• Security for costs
• Small claims court
• Striking out a claim & summary judgment

Company Rescue

• Administrations
• Business recovery
• Business rescue
• Company restructuring and turnaround
• Company voluntary arrangements
• Failing companies
• Liquidations
• Validation order / appeal against winding up order

Director Disqualification

• Common allegations of misconduct
• Compensation orders
• Consequences of disqualification
• Dealing with early enquiries from the Insolvency Service
• Disqualification in the Magistrates court
• Disqualification undertakings
• Public interest winding up petitions and disqualification
• Remain a director despite disqualification ban
• Section 16 letters

Debt Recovery

• County Court and High Court claims
• County Court Judgment (CCJ) and use of court enforcement services
• Disputed debt claims
• Enforcement of foreign judgments
• Letter Before Action
• Statutory demand
• Winding up petition
• Volume based recovery services

Private Clients

• Assistance with tax issues and HMRC
• Debt recovery for private clients
• Defending money claims
• Debt collection and enforcement
• Personal insolvency
• Bankruptcy (including annulments)
• Bankruptcy Petitions
• Defending claims by a Trustee in Bankruptcy or Official Receiver
• Effects of bankruptcy and what does it mean?
• Effect of bankruptcy on foreign property
• Individual voluntary arrangements
• Protecting your family home in bankruptcy
• Remortgaging property to pay Bankruptcy Petition debts
• Removing or annulling your bankruptcy
• Settlement of debts to avoid bankruptcy
• Statutory demand defence

Private Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Alternative private dispute resolution and mediation
• Fraud claims
• Litigation claims
• Professional negligence

Why Choose Us?

At Francis Wilks & Jones, we pride ourselves on being a people-focused, solutions-led, and results-driven law firm. Our team of expert solicitors is dedicated to providing exceptional client service and delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. We have a proven track record of success, and we are committed to continuing this legacy.