Restructuring/Insolvency

Adrian Beltrami KC acts for insolvency clients as part of his broader commercial practice, which also encompasses banking, financial services and fraud. He is known for his expertise in handling domestic work, while he is equally adept at handling multi-jurisdictional concerns.

Adrian Beltrami is brilliant.

Ewan McQuater KC is a renowned barrister who is regularly instructed in big-ticket insolvency cases. His broader areas of associated expertise include commercial dispute resolution and civil fraud, among others. He is adept at handling matters with an offshore slant, regularly appearing in courts in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and the Isle of Man.

Ewan is hugely experienced and a very clear thinker. He commands a great deal of respect and commits to a case.

He is a real heavyweight with immense gravitas. He's brilliant, decisive and a real leader.

When Ewan is in full flow there is no better advocate.

Angharad Start is a junior who is recognised for her high-quality contribution to a number of high-profile insolvency cases. She demonstrates expertise across the board, regularly acting in cases such as shareholder disputes, wrongful trading litigation and misfeasance claims. She is called on by a diverse client base that includes large corporates, banks and government bodies.

Angharad is creative in her strategic thinking, constructive in her suggestions and really immerses herself in the case.

Philip Hinks is an esteemed barrister with a broad-ranging practice. He regularly handles high-value, major insolvency disputes, demonstrating particular skill in matters containing a fraud element. His insolvency practice is complemented by his broader expertise in financial services matters.

He is incredibly bright, thorough and commercial.

Philip Hinks is a go-to junior. He is user-friendly, clear, concise and good at finding ways to get through situations. He is also an excellent advocate.

Jamie Riley KC is especially well regarded in the area of corporate insolvency. He is equally adept at handling domestic and offshore cases, and has featured in a number of significant matters. He is regularly instructed by international investment funds and leading banks, predominantly appearing in the High Court.

Jamie is very calm, unflappable and gives sound advice.

Matthew Hardwick KC is roundly praised by market commentators for his strength in court and his client service. He habitually appears in both contentious cases and non-contentious insolvency matters for a diverse range of clients. He is a go-to for offshore insolvencies and has noted experience handling disputes in the British Virgin Islands.

He is at the top of his game and a pleasure to work with.

Matthew is a very good advocate who is able to handle heavy applications. He's very persuasive.

William Day is an exceptionally well-regarded junior adept at advising on a range of insolvency proceedings. He has been instructed on liquidations, administrations and bankruptcies which often involve unusual and novel issues. Recent instructions have also seen Day appear at all levels up to the Supreme Court.

William is a very talented lawyer. He has a great commercial practice in both banking and insolvency. He's really effective and applies his mind effectively, working out implications.