Restructuring/Insolvency

Hugh Sims KC is an esteemed silk who is highly regarded for his ability to advise on complex insolvency cases. He is frequently active in High Court litigation in relation to high-value claims and has also appeared in the Court of Appeal. He has notable expertise in insolvency cases involving alleged wrongdoing by company directors, with experience both pursuing and defending such claims.

Stefan Ramel handles personal and corporate insolvency matters, and also writes and speaks on a broad variety of insolvency topics. He is multilingual and is widely respected for his impressive command of cross-border issues. He frequently pursues claims for and against directors and shareholders, representing both private individuals and office holders. He is also on the Attorney General's Panel of Junior Counsel.

Holly Doyle has a broad range of experience that encompasses winding-up and bankruptcy petitions as well as complex misfeasance cases and transaction avoidance claims. She is also capable of handling professional negligence claims against administrators. She is regularly involved in high-value cases, appearing before the County and High Courts.

James Hannant is recognised for his specialisms in personal and corporate insolvency, with experience of both advocacy and advisory work. At a contentious level, he has been led and appeared as sole counsel. He has expert knowledge of matters involving misfeasance, determining validity of payments and obtaining injunctive relief, and he frequently acts for trustees in bankruptcy.

John Churchill has gained a significant reputation within the field of insolvency, appearing in the High Court and the County Court in company and insolvency cases. He acts in both personal and corporate insolvency, with his practice regularly delving into misfeasance cases brought by office holders.

Richard Ascroft maintains a substantial practice covering all areas of corporate and personal insolvency law. He is an expert in directors' duties and is regularly instructed in transaction avoidance claims and directors' misfeasance proceedings. He has additional experience advising on technical issues surrounding bankruptcy.

Simon Passfield KC is a well-regarded barrister active in all areas of corporate and personal insolvency. He acts for liquidators and administrators in addition to corporate entities and individuals more generally, and has appeared in the Court of Appeal. As well as continuing to be instructed in major, high-value disputes, he sits as a Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge.

Govinder Chambay is establishing a reputation as an effective barrister with a particular specialism in restructuring and insolvency matters. He has advocated successfully for clients in the High Court and writes regularly about insolvency questions, including co-authoring a book about contested administration applications.