Restructuring/Insolvency

Catherine Addy KC enjoys a number of prestigious appointments, including as a deputy Insolvency and Companies Court judge. She exhibits skill across the full range of insolvency matters and has been regularly instructed by government departments including HMRC, the Attorney General and the former Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Michael Gibbon KC draws on his prior experience as a financier to inform his highly regarded insolvency practice. He is well known for his adept representation of stakeholders in commercial insolvency cases, while his key clients HMRC and BIS continue to benefit from his expertise. His broad practice encompasses both non-contentious and contentious matters.

Rebecca Stubbs KC appears in high-profile matters, regularly representing clients in the Supreme Court and before the Privy Council. She is recognised for her broad-based experience and expertise in the field.

Rowena Page is a talented junior who is regularly instructed in matters in the High Court and County Courts. She has experience acting for office holders on a range of corporate and personal insolvency matters.

Christopher Parker KC is a commercial chancery silk with a strong following for contentious work in the insolvency and fraud arenas. His additional expertise in company law includes cases concerning breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder disputes.

Faith Julian is a well-regarded junior with expertise covering both bankruptcies and corporate insolvencies. She is regularly instructed to act for office holders in misfeasance claims brought against company directors and in high-profile winding-up petitions.

Matthew Collings KC is a highly proficient practitioner who demonstrates great skill in offshore insolvency matters. He routinely handles cases that are complex, high-value and high-profile. He has significant trial and appellate experience, and often acts in liquidations and administrations.

Rosanna Foskett is a noted junior with experience in both corporate and personal insolvency matters, including administration and breach of duty. She often advises on insolvency matters with civil fraud and international asset recovery aspects. Foskett is noted for her cross-jurisdictional expertise.

Andrew Westwood KC is highlighted for his wide variety of restructuring and insolvency work, handling claims against directors, disqualifications and liquidations. He is also routinely instructed by the Insolvency Practitioners Association. Additionally, Westwood is called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands.

Darragh Connell gains recognition for his growing restructuring and insolvency practice at Maitland Chambers. His practice is supported by his previous banking and finance experience at Goldman Sachs, which makes him particularly adept at handling claims involving bankruptcy and crypto assets.

Maxim Cardew focuses his practice on commercial chancery litigation and is highly regarded for his insolvency practice. Cardew often acts as sole counsel, and his practice encompasses administration and insolvency following bankruptcy cases.

Olivier Kalfon offers a broad practice with notable strength in the areas of insolvency, banking and finance, and dispute resolution. He is able to draw on his merchant banking background to provide expert technical advice concerning financial litigation.