Restructuring/Insolvency

Philip Jones KC is a well-known advocate who is highly praised by market commentators for the breadth of his expertise, encompassing insolvency, fraud and financial services. He remains a particularly popular choice in complex offshore insolvency cases and counts government departments among his diverse clientele. His additional expertise in company law encompasses cases concerning directors' disqualification proceedings and winding-up petitions.

"Philip Jones is excellent."

Daniel Lightman KC is widely admired for his vast experience and adept representation of all parties in bankruptcy and insolvency cases. He has experience representing litigants in disputes with insolvency office holders and is noted for his expertise advising on cases involving a novel or unusual point of law.

"He is a master at distilling complex legal arguments and facts into easily digestible and highly persuasive skeleton arguments."

"Daniel is unparalleled in his experience of shareholder disputes and expertise. He is an effective advocate and a great cross-examiner. He's diligent and hard-working."

"Daniel is consistent, and his level of analysis is very impressive. He understands the company law side of things, and his depth of knowledge and analysis is superior."

Philip Marshall KC is an impressive silk who routinely receives instructions in offshore cases in addition to complex domestic disputes. He frequently appears as an expert witness in foreign courts concerning English law issues and in arbitrations before the LCIA and ICC. He is highly recommended for his strength in restructuring and insolvency matters, which is buttressed by wider expertise in areas such as company, civil fraud and banking.

"Philip is a skilful and forceful advocate. He is ferociously bright and dependable, and is able to engage with complex insolvency and restructuring matters, including fraud-related matters."

Lance Ashworth KC is a respected silk noted for his broad knowledge of restructuring and insolvency matters. He has particular expertise in directors' disqualification cases as well as administrations of failed energy companies.

"Lance is a pleasure to work with; he's an astute commercial thinker and persuasive advocate, and he's good with clients."

"Lance is a highly creative and commercial barrister who is good to have on side. His understanding is invaluable, and he can utilise his experience as a deputy judge to analyse a case."

Giselle McGowan is regularly instructed in personal and corporate insolvency proceedings. Formerly employed as a barrister in HMRC's insolvency and VAT teams, she continues to be a trusted choice by government bodies in director disqualification and insolvency matters as well as advising as junior counsel on the Crown B panel.

"Giselle is knowledgeable and very responsive."

"Giselle is fantastic on her feet. She is excellent at thinking strategically as well as on the technicality of law."

"Giselle is a solid and reliable junior."

Jennifer Meech is a talented junior with experience appearing both led and unled in a wide range of insolvency disputes. She acts for all manner of clients including banks, corporates and liquidators.

"Jennifer works fast and hard with a keen commercial eye to achieve the result clients want."

"Jennifer is immensely experienced and a safe pair of hands."