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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
Individual Editorial
Tom Shepherd of 4 New Square Chambers possesses a wealth of experience advising on multimillion-pound deals, both in the UK and further afield. He offers expertise in both corporate and personal insolvency cases and exhibits particular strength in matters involving a fraud element. His practice also includes expertise defending and acting in claims against insolvency practitioners. He is regularly instructed to act on behalf of HMRC, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and other government departments.
Strengths
Tom provides excellent advice. He is commercially sensible and user-friendly.
Tom has the brilliant ability to be aggressive yet measured when trying to get his point across. He is quick to read into complex issues and provide clear and easily digestible advice.
Tom has the rare combination of careful legal analysis paired with robust, actionable advice. He is a great communicator, good on his feet and able to amend strategy as the case develops.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Strengths
Tom is formidable in court. He is extremely hard-working and an excellent, natural advocate, who thrives in high-pressure, high-stakes situations.
He is a fine strategist and advocate with sound judgement, whose excellent courtroom performances mean he is more than capable of holding his own against KCs.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
Very down to earth and really bright and accessible with it. He's everything you need.
Tom works as part of a team. He is approachable and his analysis has real depth.