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Restructuring/Insolvency - Western (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Enterprise Chambers has an established reputation for restructuring and insolvency, with one respondent describing it as their "go-to set for all complex matters" in the practice area. Members are adept at handling both personal and corporate insolvencies, and are regularly called upon to represent companies and their directors, insolvency practitioners and government departments. The team is well regarded for its expert handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Barristers at Enterprise Chambers recently acted on behalf of the liquidators of Lime & Black BPS Ltd in the High Court, obtaining judgment against a former de facto director for breach of fiduciary duties.

The senior clerk is Michael Ireland.

Strengths

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Enterprise has excellent clerks. They are friendly and extremely helpful and responsive.

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Practice manager Justin Emmett is first-class.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Brockman
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Christopher Brockman is a dedicated insolvency specialist who is regularly instructed by insolvency practitioners and government departments. He appears in both local and London courts, and is also an accredited mediator. Additionally, he represents companies and HMRC in disputes involving winding-up petitions.

Christopher is a go-to counsel for insolvency work. The courts know him and listen to him. He is very well respected in a very high-profile and difficult line of work and he does an excellent job.

Christopher is an excellent and knowledgeable barrister who provides pragmatic commercial advice.

He has deep experience.

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Jeremy Bamford
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Jeremy Bamford specialises in insolvency litigation concerning both individuals and companies. He handles disciplinary and regulatory proceedings involving insolvency practitioners and directors' disqualifications. He is frequently involved in pursuing shareholder claims against banks and other office holders.

He is known for being very bright and a deep thinker.

Jeremy is a phenomenal barrister to work with. He absorbs detail at speed, works above and beyond and is incredibly responsive. He's phenomenal on the detail of the law and just lovely to work with.

If Jeremy hasn't thought of a point it probably doesn't exist. For a really difficult problem or a different way of looking at things you go to Jeremy. A very safe pair of hands with great judgement.

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Stephen Davies KC
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Stephen Davies KC is a renowned silk who has appeared before the Supreme Court on insolvency-related matters. He has assisted trustees and private individuals with complex, high-value claims and has multifaceted expertise spanning corporate and personal insolvency, with particular knowledge of asset recovery and claims against company directors. He has published widely on insolvency law.

Stephen is a master tactician and his work rate is incredible. He is incredibly responsive and we feel sure he would never let us down.

Stephen is such a deep thinker. He's a classical silk but with a spark of energy and imagination.

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Claire Thompson
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Claire Thompson's insolvency practice particularly focuses on proceedings involving property issues. Her work covers both personal and corporate insolvency matters. She regularly represents trustees in bankruptcy and liquidators.

Claire is on your side from day one and will roll up her sleeves to assist everyone. She is exceptional on the law and you can tell she has a real passion for it. Her paperwork is excellent.

Claire is an all-round fantastic go-to barrister.

Claire is very committed and thorough in her approach and excellent on her feet. Claire is always willing to go the extra mile.

Claire will be a High Court judge one day - she's something else. With her legal knowledge, tremendous people skills and good judgement, you just know that she will go far.

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Christopher Brockman
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Jeremy Bamford
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