In August 2011 I was declared bankrupt upon the insistence of Rickerbys Llp Solicitors. There was a dispute over billing when representing me in an employment tribunal. The final bill was £19,000. Rickerbys became hostile and difficult to my list of concerns and adopted the tone 'no comment'. It was a particularly stressful period as my former employer had placed me under a high court injunction and my legal case for wrongful dismissal was transferred to Jersey. I was struggling to make contact / any response from Rickerbys Re: Billing concerns. I desperately wanted to discuss my concerns and resolve payment. My home had been on the market and I was completing the final stages of the sale (clear profit of £120,00.) when I was shocked to discover Rickerbys had aggressively pursued and petitioned the courts to adjudged me bankrupt. It all seemed to happen so quickly. Consequently I sought a solution and was successful in obtaining an IVA. Through the sale of my home I had sufficient funds to clear my debt of £19,000 to Rickerbys. In November 2011 - 3 months after being declared bankrupt the IVA company contacted Rickerbys and guaranteed them immediate payment in full - 100p to the pound. Rickerbys refused IVA payment in full. Point blank refused. I made contact with a senior partner of Rickerbys, Anne Compton who refused to discuss the matter and repeated the statement 'no comment'. I was shocked and distraught. Unfortunately KPMG were assigned trustees to my estate and to date their financial charges have tripled my initial debt. Nearly 2 years after Rickerbys refused the IVA the investigation by KPMG continues. I have been forthcoming and honest with all my assets yet KPMG are still racking up charges. I find it appalling that a legal firm who specialises in human rights has inflicted unnecessary pain and suffering + financial ruin. I would like to dispute Rickerbys decision in refusing the IVA. They had privileged and sensitive information when representing me. They knowingly effected (negatively) my chances of a fair outcome with my continued on going court case for wrongful dismissal. The restrictions of bankruptcy (emotionally, financially) severely hindered my strength to represent myself. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on my situation? I feel victimized.