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Restructuring/Insolvency | UK Bar

Northern (Bar)

This section covers work on behalf of creditors (including banks, financial investors and steering committees), insolvency practitioners, corporate debtors and their officers/directors. Work examples may include debt restructuring, distressed M&A activity, formal insolvency procedures, contingency planning, debtor advisory work, distressed creditor and equity investment and trading.

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  1. Exchange Chambers
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    Exchange Chambers
    Restructuring/Insolvency
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Exchange Chambers has an excellent reputation for its handling of both corporate and personal insolvencies and complex restructuring matters. The set houses a strong bench of senior and junior barristers, and offers significant expertise in administrations, contested winding-up petitions and liquidations. The members are also well versed in directors' disqualification and misfeasance proceedings. The team is regularly instructed in both domestic and cross-border insolvency cases. Members have recently acted for the defendant in a £2.5 million claim brought by a liquidator alleging fraudulent transactions. "Exchange Chambers have a wide range of counsel with extensive expertise. They are always able to offer counsel who is suitable for the level of complexity of the case," says one interviewee.
  2. Kings Chambers
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    Kings Chambers
    Restructuring/Insolvency
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Kings Chambers is a highly regarded set on the Northern Circuit. The set is noted for its broad commercial practice. The set boasts a strong bench of senior and junior barristers experienced in the handling of both contentious and non-contentious insolvency-related matters. The team offers representation to insolvency office holders, companies and directors. The set's members were recently instructed in Aldpic Ltd v Individual Restaurants (IRC) Ltd, applying to restrain a winding-up petition. The team works on insolvency disputes at both a domestic and international level.