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Frank Brumby

Partner, Head of Norwich Office


Why choose me

With over 25 years’ experience in the restructuring and insolvency arena, my job involves advising a wide variety of clients, from clearing banks to Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, directors, partners and individuals.

My clients know that I’ll work with them to find a solution that works for them and their business. My advice covers all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, bank recovery, property and commercial litigation.

My specialisms include pre-pack administrations, bankruptcy and petitions, compulsory liquidations, company voluntary arrangements, partnership disputes and winding up petitions amongst many others.

Outside work, my passions include fitness, including long-distance adventure races and involving cycling and running, motorsports and my two English bulldogs!

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With over 25 years’ experience in the restructuring and insolvency arena, my job involves advising a wide variety of clients, from clearing banks to Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, directors, partners and individuals.

My clients know that I’ll work with them to find a solution that works for them and their business. My advice covers all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, bank recovery, property and commercial litigation.

My specialisms include pre-pack administrations, bankruptcy and petitions, compulsory liquidations, company voluntary arrangements, partnership disputes and winding up petitions amongst many others.

Outside work, my passions include fitness, including long-distance adventure races and involving cycling and running, motorsports and my two English bulldogs!

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Read what my clients say about me

Frank has provided a thorough consideration of organisational complexities and related advice.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Frank Brumby is one of the most experienced insolvency lawyers I know. He is capable of dealing with highly complex matters. He has a great team around him.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Being a commercial lender, with products that may include personal guarantees, it’s important to have legal expertise that covers commercial and consumer recovery options. Fleximize is fortunate enough to have Frank Brumby on their panel, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to structure the correct proceedings for each individual matter.

Frank is amazing to work with, perfect guidance and always on hand to help, couldn’t ask for more.

Client testimonial Fleximize

He is brilliant – popular with clients, very experienced in insolvency and a standout lawyer.

Client testimonial Chambers and Partners 2025

Frank is a brilliant lawyer who is very experienced in insolvency. He is popular with clients.

Client testimonial Chambers and Partners 2025

Frank is a highly experienced insolvency solicitor. He is particularly strong in sale of business asset matters or claims against directors.

Client testimonial Chamber and Partners 2025

We are delighted with the support provided by Frank Brumby of HCR Law who worked around the clock and over the weekend alongside us.

Client testimonial Pre-pack administration of BBL champions London Lions

Awards and endorsements

Chambers 2026 – Top Ranked

Chambers 2026 – Top Ranked

Legal 500 2026 – Hall of Fame

Legal 500 2026 – Hall of Fame

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