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Morton Fraser MacRoberts advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, with notable expertise in distressed debt-related matters and asset recovery. The law firm often acts for liquidators on appointments and in court proceedings, alongside roles acting for banks, distressed businesses and directors.
Work Highlights
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts acted for the liquidators of AYMA IOT against three former directors seeking payment due to gratuitous alienations, wrongful trading and misfeasance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts is able to handle any situation. It has a strong team with wide-ranging expertise and fantastic commercial awareness."
"The team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts always provide creative solutions to complex problems. They've got a wide variety of skills staffed to suit individual requirements."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a team that can extrapolate key points from complex legal issues excellently."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts is able to handle any situation. It has a strong team with wide-ranging expertise and fantastic commercial awareness."
"The team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts always provide creative solutions to complex problems. They've got a wide variety of skills staffed to suit individual requirements."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a team that can extrapolate key points from complex legal issues excellently."
Notable Practitioners
Yvonne Brady is highly regarded for her standout expertise in restructuring and insolvency. She is particularly adept in high-profile, sophisticated insolvency mandates.
"Yvonne is market-leading in the restructuring and insolvency field."
"Yvonne is a star in terms of her experience and tenure. Her reputation and gravitas are second to none."
Alan Meek is a partner in the corporate team and head of the restructuring and insolvency team in Glasgow. He maintains a healthy reputation for his practice advising on corporate restructuring, directors' duties and director disqualification proceedings. His client base consists of the full range of stakeholders, taking in lenders, distressed companies and insolvency practitioners.
"Alan is excellent at helping clients formulate claims, and at investigation work. He is great to bounce ideas off and provides good insight."
"Alan is highly liked by clients for providing strong advice in tricky situations."
"Alan is extremely available and is very commercial in his approach."
Leon Breakey has a highly regarded contentious insolvency practice. He regularly represents liquidators, administrators, legal advisers and creditors. He is particularly noted for his expertise in misfeasance and liquidation proceedings.
"Leon provides solid and consistent advice based on his experiences and expertise."
"Leon is a standout solicitor. He is calm and good at dealing with complex litigation."
"Leon is a trusted and responsive practitioner. He is a steady and measured hand who gives the right advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Scotland
Members
Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Andrew Meakin
Iain Young
John Gallacher
Nicola Ross
Richard McMeeken
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