Five of Halliwells’ creditors, including its largest secured and unsecured creditor, have joined together to form a committee in the latest stage of the administration process of the now-defunct law firm.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which as a secured creditor with a debenture over the firm is first in line to receive a payout, has teamed up with unsecured creditors HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC); the managing agent of its Spinningfields premises Muller Professional Services; ING Lease UK; and the landlord of Halliwells’ Liverpool office, Bruntwood 2000 Beta Portfolio, to form the committee.