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Restructuring/Insolvency - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Enterprise Chambers is an "excellent set" on the North Eastern Circuit, offering expertise in both personal and corporate insolvencies. The members of Enterprise Chambers are experienced in handling a broad range of matters, including winding-up petitions, cross-border corporate insolvencies and liquidations. The tenants of the set are noted for their expert handling of cases involving allegations of misfeasance and breach of directors' duties. The chambers acts on behalf of trustees in bankruptcy, company directors, individual debtors and liquidators. One source describes Enterprise as a "very streetwise" and "very commercial" set, while another highlights the "strength and depth across the Chambers when it comes to insolvency law".

The senior clerk is Michael Ireland.

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Strengths

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  • The clerking is a different class. They are very efficient clerks.

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  • The team provides excellent clerking.

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  • The clerks that I have dealt with are friendly but more importantly professional and very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cristín Toman
    Cristín Toman

    Cristín Toman

    Cristín Toman operates a practice in the North East with an emphasis on insolvency and company law. She has particular expertise in cases that simultaneously involve both of these practice areas, frequently assisting both trustees and liquidators in relation to asset recovery and various applications. She is well versed in disputed debts and cases concerning the appointment of office holders. Toman frequently represents public bodies.

    • Cristín is a tenacious advocate in Court who has great technical knowledge. I value Cristin for her experience, commercial awareness and responsiveness.

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    • She is a very well-respected opponent and a good advocate.

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    • She has great insolvency knowledge and is flexible and responsive and fun to work with.

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    • She was to the point, showed teamwork and did well to persuade the court in her favour.

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    • Cristín has a real eye for detail, she's trusted by the judges implicitly and is able to handle complex cases. She is a thorough barrister who leaves no stone unturned.

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  • Hugo Groves
    Hugo Groves

    Hugo Groves

    Hugo Groves is a highly experienced insolvency practitioner. He has particular expertise in dealing with business, partnership and commercial disputes, often with a cross-border element. Groves is known for his work in litigating claims involving directors and third parties in an array of insolvency scenarios. He is adept at handling both corporate and personal insolvency.

    • Hugo Groves is the go-to with the tricky stuff.

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    • Hugo brings to the table a commercial focus in addition to his technical expertise. He is impressive in court, always on top of the detail and very capable in cross-examination.

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    • Hugo is always excellent in court, he has the ear of the judges; they like him.

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    • Hugo is still the person to go to for insolvency issues.

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    • Hugo is often called the godfather of insolvency; he's definitely hugely impressive. He is really affable, really well thought of, a go-to and probably as good as it gets.

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  • Duncan Heath
    Duncan Heath

    Duncan Heath

    Duncan Heath is an insolvency specialist who also spends a significant amount of time on property and trusts matters. He handles all aspects of personal and corporate insolvency, with particular experience in bankruptcy and winding-up petitions. He regularly advises and acts for liquidators in claims.

    • He is approachable, straight-talking and concise. He gives proper, clear advice.

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    • Is there an easier barrister to work with than Duncan? He does all of the heavy lifting while acknowledging the efforts of others. A real star of the Bar.

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    • He's always a very persuasive advocate with nice, clear pleadings and gets on the side of the judges.

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    • Duncan is very straight-talking, very approachable, great with clients and his advocacy skills are second to none.

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