Restructuring/Insolvency

Stephen Atherton KC is a highly experienced silk who routinely tackles both domestic and cross-border matters. He excels in cases containing fraud elements and is a familiar face in offshore jurisdictions. He counts trustees, liquidators and administrators among his varied clientele.

Blair Leahy KC has a practice centred on international and domestic insolvencies. She remains popular among clients for cases involving allegations of fraud and breach of duty. She frequently features in high-profile cases in the Supreme Court and Privy Council, and has appeared as sole counsel in major misfeasance trials.

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.

Maria Kennedy is routinely called upon to act for officeholders, administrators and financial institutions, in a wide variety of insolvency claims. Her previous background, working as a solicitor-advocate, means that she is well-equipped to act as sole counsel in complex matters, often with cross-border elements. Kennedy is also called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands.