Restructuring/Insolvency - South West
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Stephens Scown often handles particularly complex cases, especially those with European cross-border aspects. It has specialist expertise in partnership insolvency. The firm acts for liquidators on both contentious and non-contentious matters, and frequently advises on pre-pack sales of distressed companies.
Strengths
From a technical point of view, Stephens Scown are very good - on the ball, commercial and good value for money.
The firm has recognised insolvency lawyers with broad expertise, and it provides a full-service coverage.
They are quite out-of-the-box thinkers with interesting solutions. We have a really good personal relationship and they go the extra mile for us.
Work Highlights
Stephens Scown acted for Begbies Traynor Central as administrator of Torquay United Football Club.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Knox is head of the restructuring and insolvency team in Exeter. He is best known for contentious corporate and personal insolvency matters, such as claims against directors, while also offering an advisory practice taking in appointment of administrators, asset disposal and the rights of landlords of insolvent tenants.
He takes the time to take any questions. He is dynamic in practice; he's good at dropping things at short notice and getting urgent things done for us.
Andrew Knox is very user-friendly.
Robin Koolhoven has an impressive knowledge of insolvency and restructuring matters. He advises directors, creditors and liquidators on both contentious and non-contentious issues. He has particular expertise in the educational sector.
An exceptional individual.
Robin is commercial, engaging and approachable, and he knows his subject.
Sean Jenner is a senior associate based in Exeter. He has a wide range of experience in both corporate and personal insolvency matters. He is experienced in acting for a range of clients including insolvency practitioners and company directors.
Overall, he's well experienced and good value. He's always open to discussing things.
