Restructuring/Insolvency: Disputes | UK

DLA Piper is a global firm that is able to advise administrator, company and creditor-side clients. It complements strong restructuring expertise with contentious capabilities. Its restructuring and insolvency lawyers are well positioned to act for clients across sectors such as oil and gas, retail and financial services.

Mishcon de Reya is considered a go-to team by individuals, creditors and insolvency practitioners for contentious insolvency issues. The team has experience in a wide range of areas including winding-up petitions and breaches of directors' duty. Additionally, the team is well adept at handling formal insolvency proceedings spanning bankruptcy, company voluntary arrangements and individual voluntary arrangements, among others. The group is also highly experienced in complex proceedings where there is an overarching fraud element.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is renowned for its handling of high-profile restructuring and insolvency disputes. The firm acts for office holders, funds and corporates across a broad range of disputes. The team is strong in cross-border insolvency and restructuring disputes, often where there is an overlapping fraud element. The team also has experience in bankruptcy proceedings against high net worth debtors.

Dentons possesses a renowned restructuring group that has a strong track record of acting for banks, funds and companies, both domestically and internationally. The restructuring and insolvency group draws on the firm's expertise in finance and dispute resolution when advising on insolvency litigation.

Enyo Law has a focused contentious insolvency team that is experienced in matters relating to fraud and criminal proceedings. Its clients include administrators, liquidators, trustees and banks.

Stephenson Harwood is a highly regarded team 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 team also has experience in bankruptcy proceedings against former high net worth individuals. The team advises a broad range of clients including insolvency practitioners and corporates.