Restructuring/Insolvency

David Allison KC is an excellent silk who acts on behalf of a range of clients on both domestic and offshore matters. He regularly advises on formal insolvency cases and frequently appears in courts in the British Virgin Islands, New York, Dubai, the Cayman Islands and Guernsey concerning high-value and high-profile disputes.

Tom Smith KC is a popular silk with an impressive caseload including substantial domestic and international matters. He stands out for his work on schemes of arrangement, and is considered particularly noteworthy for his responsiveness and efficiency on cases. He is also experienced in the handling of offshore fund liquidations.

Charlotte Cooke is a respected insolvency barrister who routinely receives instructions in major disputes which often contain an offshore element. She is singled out as a junior who is well equipped to handle sophisticated cases on behalf of both private individuals and large corporations. She frequently appears before the courts at all levels, up to and including the Supreme Court, and has experience acting unled in the Court of Appeal.

Daniel Bayfield KC attracts commendations for his strong knowledge of insolvency law and skilled handling of scheme work. His wide-ranging practice also encompasses banking, company and commercial litigation.

Felicity Toube KC combines her vast experience and expertise in contentious insolvency cases, particularly those involving fraud, with an excellent courtroom presence. She frequently turns her hand to offshore disputes and is well recognised for her strength in international proceedings.

Georgina Peters receives extensive praise for her restructuring and insolvency practice. She has expertise in litigation arising out of the collapse of major banks and financial services companies. She also offers expertise in schemes of arrangement concerning foreign companies.

Hilary Stonefrost excels in matters involving schemes of arrangement as part of her wide-ranging practice, which encompasses both domestic and international insolvencies.

Marcus Haywood is well respected in the restructuring and insolvency field, and he regularly features in high-profile cases in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He exhibits pronounced capability in both domestic cases and sophisticated international liquidations.

Mark Arnold KC focuses his practice on restructuring and insolvency cases both in the UK and further afield. He places particular emphasis on clients in the financial services sector as part of his wider practice. He also has considerable experience handling restructurings in the oil and gas, telecommunications and shipping sectors.

Mark Phillips KC is a respected silk offering deep expertise across the full spectrum of insolvency law. He excels in areas such as schemes of arrangement and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Clara Johnson is a junior with a flourishing practice who is well acquainted with the full gamut of insolvency cases. She regularly handles instructions on behalf of office holders, directors, bankrupts and creditors, among others. Her corporate insolvency expertise encompasses cases concerning wrongful trading claims, misfeasance and breach of fiduciary duty. She is experienced in the handling of cases that involve obtaining injunctive relief, freezing orders and orders for disclosure. She is also adept at handling suspension of discharge issues in personal insolvency cases.

Henry Phillips is a respected junior experienced in the handling of both domestic and cross-border insolvency and restructuring matters. He has particular expertise in advisory work concerning IVAs and CVAs, as well as cases involving complex schemes of arrangement. Recently, Phillips has advised on a number of high-profile administrations and liquidations including those of energy companies and large retailers.

Lloyd Tamlyn divides his practice between corporate and personal insolvency cases. He routinely takes instructions from a diverse range of clients, including both private individuals and large organisations. His work is often international, and he has been called to the Bar in several offshore jurisdictions. He has particular experience advising on financial services-related insolvencies and insurance matters.

Richard Fisher KC is an accomplished silk active on behalf of an impressive client base including major banks and hedge funds. He is held in high esteem by market sources for his persuasive advocacy, and is noted for his expertise in the use of schemes of arrangement and voluntary arrangements in significant international restructurings.

Ryan Perkins has a stellar reputation in the restructuring and insolvency field. He is regularly instructed in corporate insolvencies as well as commercial trials, and has been involved in several high-profile administrations and liquidations. His broader expertise encompasses banking, general commercial litigation, company law and contentious trusts matters.

Adam Al-Attar exhibits great strength in bank and fund insolvencies. He regularly attracts instructions in headline cases and demonstrates notable skill in contested restructurings. He also has considerable experience in cases concerning trusts law, and banking and financial services.

Barry Isaacs KC is highly recommended for his insight into reconstruction and insolvency law, and for his complementary expertise in the areas of company and commercial litigation, and banking and finance. His broad practice consists of both domestic and international work. He frequently advises on cases in New Zealand and New York in addition to offshore jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

David Alexander KC stands out for his provision of expert counsel to clients in major litigation proceedings, both at home and further afield. He has a wealth of experience appearing in the UK courts at all levels, in addition to frequently appearing in courts in the Bahamas, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jersey and Gibraltar. He also has a substantial company, banking and finance, and contentious trusts practice.

Joseph Curl KC is a well-recognised barrister who is highlighted for his dedicated corporate and personal insolvency practice. He regularly acts on high-value cases on behalf of prominent clients. He is well regarded for his handling of several high-profile insolvency litigation matters, in both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Matthew Abraham is a junior barrister noted for his expert handling of complex and high-profile restructurings and bankruptcies. He has experience acting for a range of clients in proceedings relating to both corporate and personal insolvencies.

Stephen Robins KC is a well-regarded barrister who regularly appears before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal in high-profile cases. His broad client base includes winding-up boards, administrators, and Chapter 11 and foreign trustees. His broad expertise also encompasses banking and finance, civil fraud and commercial dispute resolution.

Tony Beswetherick KC concentrates his busy practice on corporate and personal insolvency cases, demonstrating particular prowess in those containing a fraud element. He counts administrators, liquidators and lenders among his clients.

Andrew Shaw has a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency practice, and is particularly noted for his cross-jurisdictional expertise. He regularly acts for clients in personal insolvencies and administrations, and frequently sought to appear for administrators and trustees.

Edoardo Lupi is a highly regarded junior with an impressive restructuring and insolvency practice. He is known for his work in domestic and cross-border proceedings.

Glen Davis KC attracts instructions from a diverse range of clients and offers specialist insight into commercial issues involving an insolvency aspect, particularly in the financial services sector. His diverse client base includes regulators, creditors and liquidators. He is routinely called upon to assist with fund collapses and international shipping insolvencies. He is also an accredited mediator, sitting on the INSOL panel of specialist insolvency mediators.

Hannah Thornley is a litigation expert who receives instructions from a broad range of clients, among whom she is able to count the Secretary of State. She has experience acting in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council.

Jeremy Goldring KC has substantive experience in commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, and company law. He has a sterling reputation for his adroit handling of offshore matters, and is frequently called to the Bar in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. He regularly appears before UK courts at all levels, with experience in the Supreme Court and Commercial Court.

Oliver Hyams is a commercial barrister with noted expertise in fraud and insolvency. Hyams is frequently instructed by insurers, lenders and officeholders in relation to breach of duty and wrongful trading.

Robert Amey impresses for his practice encompassing personal and corporate insolvency proceedings. He is often instructed in matters relating to household names and cross-jurisdictional issues.

Jon Colclough's practice is heavily focused on restructuring and insolvency claims. He regularly appears in complex matters which involve transactions, bankruptcy and Part 26A restructuring plans.

Kira King attracts praise for her specialised insolvency practice. As a former solicitor, Kira's practice benefits substantially from her prior experience and she is well-equipped to deal with the full range of restructuring and insolvency matters. She has experience appearing before all levels of court and is also called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands.

Madeleine Jones is a well-regarded junior, with a busy restructuring and insolvency practice. She is frequently instructed on a variety of matters which include Part 26A plans and receivership orders. She also has experience acting unled.

Daniel Judd is a highly sought after up-and-coming junior, with a fast growing restructuring and insolvency practice. He has appeared as sole counsel in complex claims and as part of larger teams, aiding in the restructuring of notable businesses.

Lottie Pyper is an up-and-coming junior noted for her strong cross-jurisdictional expertise. She has experience of insolvency and restructuring matters in the High Court and County Courts. She is praised for her judgement beyond her years.

Paul Fradley is an up and coming junior, with a promising restructuring and insolvency practice. He acts in sophisticated claims, representing notable clients in matters involving winding-up petitions and injunctions. He has experience appearing before all levels of the English courts and is called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands.

Rory Brown is a noted junior who is well versed in a wide range of insolvency disputes. He comes highly recommended for his handling of insolvencies arising from large-scale frauds and multi-jurisdictional matters.