Restructuring/Insolvency | UK Bar

Axiom Advocates is widely regarded as the leading stable at the Scottish Bar for restructuring and insolvency matters. It houses a number of talented advocates who are regularly called upon to represent liquidators, administrators, distressed companies and trustees, among other parties, in a wide range of insolvency applications and in director disqualification proceedings. Members are also adept at advising their clients on non-contentious insolvency matters such as strategic planning and distressed connections. The stable recently acted for the Bank of Scotland in relation to proceedings arising from a substantial corporate group restructuring. Sources praise the stable, stating: "Axiom has an excellent strength in depth, from hard-hitting KCs to excellent juniors, together with excellent senior juniors."

Ampersand Advocates is well regarded for its handling of a wide range of restructuring and insolvency matters. The stable's advocates are frequently instructed to represent administrators, companies, banks and insolvency office holders in complex claims involving allegations of wrongful trading and breach of fiduciary duty, among other matters. Members have further experience of appearing in both domestic and cross-border matters, and are regularly called upon to act for and advise their clients on both contentious and non-contentious insolvency cases. Barristers at the stable have recently acted on MCR Oil Tools LLC v SPEX Group Holdings Limited, in an appeal to the Court of Session involving the adjudication and rejection of high-value claims by liquidators.

Alan Moffat leads the clerking team.