
Devina Patel is an experienced restructuring and recovery professional specialising in personal and corporate insolvency, financial turnaround strategies, and distressed asset management. She works closely with businesses, creditors, and stakeholders to provide tailored solutions that maximise value, preserve jobs, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. With international experience, she has a deep understanding of cross-border insolvency, restructuring, and financial recovery processes.
Experience
With over 25 years' experience, Devina regularly advises distressed businesses on insolvency processes, restructuring strategies, and financial recovery solutions.
Her international exposure has equipped her with the skills to navigate multi-jurisdictional insolvency cases, working with legal teams, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless cross-border recoveries. She has advised a range of clients, helping them mitigate financial distress and implement turnaround strategies that secure long-term stability.
Notable achievements
Devina has managed day-to-day operations of businesses in administration and managed contingency planning for insurance brokers. She has also prepared advisory reports for stakeholders and supported pre-insolvency sale processes. Her ability to engage with key stakeholders including creditors, directors, and regulatory authorities has been instrumental in achieving optimal restructuring outcomes.
Professional qualifications/memberships
- JIEB Qualified
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist
- PRINCE 2 Practitioner

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S&W team comment on latest company insolvencies data for construction industry
New data published today by the Insolvency Service shows that there were 367 construction insolvencies in February 2025, the highest they have been since June 2024. This is a 20% increase from January 2025 (306) and 3% increase from February 2024 (355).

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The team complete a sale of Utopia Distribution Services Limited to DP World Logistics UK Limited
On 13 December 2024, Mark Supperstone and Ben Woodthorpe were appointed as joint administrators to Utopia Distribution Services Limited (UDS or the ‘Company’), a physical entertainment distributor. Immediately following the appointment, a sale of the business and assets was completed to DP World Logistics UK Limited (‘DP World’), the supply chain solutions provider.