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.

"Catherine Addy is incredible - she's the best silk I've worked with and is incredibly hard-working. Her advocacy is brilliant and she is trusted by the judges implicitly."

"She has an incredible eye for detail and is all over every aspect of the cases she works on. She's a clear and structured advocate who is easy to follow and covers everything that is needed."

"Catherine Addy is calm in a storm. She is able to handle complex matters and is amazing in court. She has total control of the room and everyone listens."

Rebecca Page regularly handles major cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal. She boasts experience in cross-border insolvencies in the British Virgin Islands. She is experienced in the handling of negligence claims both for and against insolvency practitioners.

"Rebecca is extremely hard-working and a very gifted advocate with a real eye for detail. She is well respected by other members of the Bar and is a real asset to have on your side."

"She is calm, measured and has an unflustered manner which goes down well with judges."

"Rebecca is a brilliant lawyer. She is willing to get into the weeds and get to grips with the detail. She comes up with effective strategies to resolve issues and engages with clients well."

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.

"Olivier is a good all-around lawyer. His written work is second to none, he is impeccably prepared when he goes into court and he is easy to deal with."

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.

"Rebecca is someone you want in your corner. She rolls her sleeves up and is a real team player who provides excellent insight into strategy. She is bright and responsive, and is technically strong."

"She is a feisty, clever, sharp and quick barrister who will go into battle for her clients."

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.

"She is a technically excellent and thorough barrister."

"Rowena is a thorough barrister. She's hard-working and leaves no stone unturned."

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.

"Chris knows what he is talking about. He is responsive and expert."

"Chris is very helpful and responsive. He is knowledgeable about the law and provides strong opinions."

"He is very bright, he works well with other people, and his responsiveness is outstanding."

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.

"Matthew is a good advocate. He has a good grasp of all the underlying legal issues and is well equipped to deal with those issues."

"He's an extremely clever advocate who has masterful knowledge of the legal framework. He is impressive, and combines academic knowledge with strong people skills."

"Matthew is absolutely top notch on his feet. He dissects the issues in a clear and concise manner, and makes himself available. He commands a courtroom like no other."

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.

"Michael has a brilliant legal mind, is incredibly persuasive in court and has an excellent rapport with judges. He is phenomenal with clients and exhibits a calm, measured approach."

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.

"Rosanna is very responsive and client-friendly. Her written work and submissions are on point, and in terms of her persuasiveness she is on point. She prepares and drives the point home."

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.

"Faith is an incredibly bright, hard-working and fantastic advocate. Her drafting is top notch, and she is great at rolling up her sleeves and becoming part of a team."

"Her ability to get into the detail is amazing and she is also a great advocate."

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.

"Maxim is a good lawyer who thinks a lot about his work. He provides an added dimension to the analysis of issues which is helpful and adds value."

"He is technically superb and has a real eye for detail."

"Maxim is knowledgeable about the law and gives good advice as a result of his experience."