Restructuring/Insolvency

Jonathan Crow KC manages a busy caseload, splitting his time evenly between commercial and public law litigation. He frequently appears in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and ECtHR. His impressive roster of clients includes public authorities in addition to private clients.

Andrew de Mestre KC has considerable experience across the full gamut of restructuring and insolvency law. He regularly acts on behalf of an array of clients, including bondholders, issuers and corporate trustees, and routinely appears as sole counsel in high-profile cases. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in litigation arising from securitisation transactions and other bond issues.

George Bompas KC is a leading insolvency practitioner who is recognised for his expert handling of major, sophisticated insolvency disputes alongside his significant experience in ADR proceedings. He is regularly called upon to assist with international matters and multimillion-pound claims. He is frequently instructed in overseas cases in Hong Kong, Singapore, Trinidad, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

Richard Hill KC is highly sought after by an array of clients for his extensive expertise in complex insolvency disputes and for his specialist insight into various forms of ADR. His established restructuring and insolvency practice is further complemented by deep knowledge across civil fraud, commercial and company law. He is frequently instructed by bondholders and bond trustees, and is noted as an authority in contentious restructurings.

Alexander Cook KC regularly acts in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, appearing before English and offshore courts in claims relating to insolvent companies and winding-up orders. He is called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands and also sits as an arbitrator.

Anna Markham is regularly instructed in significant insolvency and company law matters. She has a strong reputation and has appeared both for and against government departments in a range of insolvency-related disputes. Her areas of expertise include public winding-up petitions and disqualification proceedings.

Christopher Harrison has developed a highly regarded insolvency practice which is complemented by his wider strength in chancery commercial matters. He features regularly in high-profile cross-border cases and complex shareholder disputes. He is known for his expertise in obtaining freezing injunctions and also practises as a barrister in the Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands.

John Brisby KC has substantial experience advising on big-ticket litigation. He has appeared before the courts of the Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda, among others. He also sits as a deputy High Court judge.

Joseph Wigley is recognised in the market for his work on contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. He regularly acts for officeholders and liquidators and covers claims relating to winding-up orders, insolvent companies and administration applications. Wigley has experience acting as sole counsel but is equally comfortable working within a larger team.

Building on her previous experience as a solicitor at Baker McKenzie, Nicola Timmins now has a busy practice at the Bar, where she specialises in insolvency. She acts for liquidators, creditors and shareholders and handles a variety of claims. Timmins is also called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands.

Sharif Shivji KC is highly sought after for his expertise in insolvency disputes and wider commercial capabilities. He is particularly adept at handling matters arising from the collapse of financial institutions, and his broad experience covers both domestic and offshore insolvencies.

Daniel Kessler has a varied practice, with a focus on restructuring and insolvency matters. He handles liquidations, liability and acts for creditors and notable clients like HMRC. Kessler also has experience handling cases independently and has appeared as sole counsel in the Court of Appeal.

Donald Lilly KC is an impressive performer in insolvency proceedings, particularly those regarding the estates of well-known individuals. He is experienced in working on behalf of trustees, administrators and governments, often appearing without a leader.