Restructuring/Insolvency

David Chivers KC remains an esteemed practitioner who offers expert counsel and representation to clients across a range of areas, with an emphasis on company law and commercial restructuring and insolvency. He has vast experience handling complex matters at both the domestic and international levels. He has represented clients at all levels of the court system, and is no stranger to the Privy Council and the Supreme Court.

Peter Arden KC is a prominent insolvency silk who excels in international insolvency matters. He is highly popular with a range of clients, notably those in the financial sector. He is noted for his handling of cases involving sophisticated company law issues, such as corporate governance and capital maintenance. He is also adept at handling matters involving issues relating to complex financial instruments and securities.

Andrew Thompson KC is recognised for his expertise in director misfeasance and contentious insolvency matters. He has experience appearing in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Ben Griffiths has a broad insolvency practice featuring both litigious and advisory work. He specialises in corporate insolvency and, in recent years, has appeared in some of the highest-profile cases in the market. He regularly appears in the High Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council.

James Potts KC is a highly respected dispute resolution specialist who focuses his practice on insolvency and company law. His busy caseload features both contentious and non-contentious work, and he is particularly well versed in the area of misfeasance claims. He is also regularly instructed in administrations, winding-up petitions and voluntary arrangements. He has a fine track record in overseas litigation while regularly appearing in domestic courts.

Benjamin Shaw KC is held in high regard for his corporate insolvency and restructuring expertise, with additional strengths in company law and general commercial litigation matters. He is regularly instructed in high-profile and large-scale insolvencies, with experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Matthew Parfitt carries out substantial work in the restructuring and insolvency space, handling matters involving restructuring plans, transactions and winding-up petitions. He also frequently appears unled, which has given him significant advocacy experience.

Samuel Parsons earns excellent praise for his specialised insolvency practice. Much of Parsons' work involves company law aspects and he regularly receives instructions that bring him before County Courts and the Privy Council.

Conor McLaughlin's restructuring and insolvency practice covers a wide variety of matters relating to winding-up petitions, freezing orders and liquidations. He is instructed as part of large teams but also has experience acting as sole counsel.