UK
Practice Areas
Alan specialises in advising insolvency practitioners, directors, lenders, businesses and individuals on a range of restructuring and insolvency issues. Alan advises clients bringing and defending antecedent and other claims arising out of an insolvency. He has specific expertise in cross border asset recovery issues particularly in the US, Australia, Asia and Europe. Alan also advises clients on a range of restructuring assignments, the sale and purchase of insolvent businesses, COMI issues and the recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings. Alan has specific expertise in advising insolvency practitioners and law firms facing financial difficulties
Education
1992 - 1995 University of Hertfordshire, LLB Hons 1995 - 1996 College of Law, York, Diploma Legal Practice Course
Work Highlights
Head of restructuring and insolvency for Womble Bond Dickinson in Bristol, Alan Bennett is a corporate and personal insolvency expert recommended for advising directors, creditors and insolvency practitioners on pre-pack sales, negotiating IVAs and claims against directors.
Alan Bennett is held in high regard for his expertise in both domestic and overseas insolvencies. He is experienced in advising individuals, trustees and creditors, and is particularly noted for his strength in bankruptcy litigation.
Industry Sector Expertise
Restructuring/Insolvency | North East
Band 1: Womble Bond Dickinson remains a leading light for restructuring and insolvency in the North East. It is noted for the breadth and depth of its insolvency knowledge and ability to draw upon its network of offices across the UK. The team assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters. Womble Bond Dickinson regularly works with clients in industries including manufacturing, financial services and retail. It possesses particular expertise in the public sector for contentious asset recovery work.
