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Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood has a highly regarded team known for its expertise in both corporate and personal insolvency disputes. The team is strong in complex and cross-border asset recovery work, particularly where there is an element of fraud. The group advises a broad range of clients, including insolvency practitioners and corporates.

Work Highlights

  • Stephenson Harwood advised Teneo in relation to the administration of an aircraft cargo charter company. The client's owner was sanctioned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leaving the company unable to pay its debts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Julian Cahn
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Julian Cahn
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Julian Cahn has a highly regarded contentious insolvency practice. He acts for all insolvency stakeholders and has strong cross-jurisdictional expertise.

Julian Cahn is the kind of lawyer you need in hard-fought and complex litigation. He sees the issue several moves ahead and takes steps to protect us. He is a very careful strategist.

Julian Cahn is very energetic, with a great eye for detail and sense of humour. He is a joy to work with; I would highly recommend him in technical cross-border, high-value bankruptcy cases.

Tal Goldsmith
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Tal Goldsmith
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Tal Goldsmith is co-head of Stephenson Harwood's commercial litigation practice. She has a highly regarded contentious insolvency practice and is particularly noted for her expertise in matters relating to fraud. Goldsmith's clients include administrators, receivers and liquidators, alongside distressed corporates.

Tal Goldsmith is forever helpful, responsive and technically competent.

Tal Goldsmith is phenomenally busy. Clients clearly love her; she always grasps the points, makes things very collaborative and is very good at leading a legal team. I have only high praise for her.

Tal Goldsmith is a powerhouse.

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

Julian Cahn
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Julian Cahn
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Band 1
Tal Goldsmith
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Tal Goldsmith
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Band 2