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Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency
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Provided by Edwin Coe LLP
Edwin Coe is well placed to advise on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency, with a highly experienced team and a consultant who is dual qualified as an Insolvency Practitioner.
Whether you are an individual facing personal insolvency, a company requiring advice on corporate restructuring, or an Insolvency Practitioner acting as an office holder, we are able to advise on all aspects of insolvency, bankruptcy and liquidation.
We also regularly undertake licensing and disciplinary work for Insolvency Practitioners, ranging from individual practitioners to firms of accountants of all sizes.
Where necessary we are able to call upon the knowledge and expertise of lawyers working in complementary areas within the firm, such as banking, property, employment, litigation and insurance, to assist clients with a wide variety of complex issues. Whether we act on a conditional fee basis, a fixed fee or time cost basis, we promise value for money.
For further information please see www.edwincoe.com/our-expertise/restructuring-insolvency/
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Work Highlights
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Edwin Coe advised for Bashir Sattar on an ongoing dispute regarding a property which was previously owned with his brother, who is not bankrupt but is the subject of a declaration of trust.
Strengths
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Edwin Coe have exceptional knowledge of the intricacies of insolvency, with an emphasis on resolving issues commercially.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Simeon Gilchrist
Simeon Gilchrist is experienced in handling significant bankruptcies and individual voluntary arrangements, often acting for clients such as debtors, trustees and insolvency practitioners. Gilchrist also has expertise in matters related to pension rights and EU discrimination.
Simeon Gilchrist is one of the most astute and technical lawyers in town. He absolutely loves the law and is a phenomenal and technically bright lawyer.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency respondentUKSimeon has a level of experience and knowledge that is second to no one, which he brings to bear in resolving disputes.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency respondentUKHe is calm, considered and unflappable.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Ali Zaidi
Head of restructuring and insolvency at Edwin Coe, Ali Zaidi is regarded as an expert in contentious and complex insolvency cases, with notable expertise in fraud-related work and family law matters. His client roster includes both debtors and trustees, for whom he regularly acts on both domestic and cross-border insolvencies.
A focused and determined litigator who always has the client's business needs at the forefront of his legal advice and tactical strategy.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Sophia Bompas
Sophia Bompas is a very experienced restructuring and insolvency practitioner with a loyal client list including insolvency practitioners, trustees, banks and high net worth individuals. She is very adept at advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters such as individual voluntary arrangements, tax liability and avoidance issues, among numerous others.
Sophia Bompas has no difficulty in dealing with difficult clients, by focusing on the commercial reality and ensuring the client achieves the most advantageous business outcome.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency respondentUKSophia has an excellent business sense and the ability to see the forest for the trees.
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency respondentUKSophia Bompas is extremely hard-working, with a keen eye for detail.
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Ranked Individuals at Edwin Coe LLP (3)
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Simeon Gilchrist
Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency
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