Halliwells’ now infamous Spinningfields property deal is being investigated as the administration of the now-defunct law firm enters its next phase, it has emerged.

The Spinningfields landlord, Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM), is seeking advice from Eversheds real estate litigation partner Will Densham to see if any money can be recovered from Halliwells. This includes looking over the controversial multimillion-pound payout received by Halliwells’ equity partners in 2007.