Restructuring/Insolvency

9 Stone Buildings offers expertise in both corporate and personal insolvency matters, and its barristers are highly regarded for their handling of insolvency litigation involving allegations of fraud or professional negligence. The set's barristers also have experience handling directors' misfeasance claims, while cases stemming from trusts or probate matters are also a key area of strength for the team. The set is regularly instructed in both domestic and cross-border claims, and its impressive client roster includes liquidators, creditors and government bodies such as HMRC. Clients note 9 Stone Buildings as a strong set for insolvency matters given its "high number of dependable barristers" and "broad array of expertise." Members have recently been instructed on an IVA challenge in relation to the bankruptcy of high net worth individual Pramod Mittal.

"The clerks are excellent and very responsive, which takes a lot of weight off in dealing with cases."

"Alan Austin understands the pressures we are under and provides clarity."

"David Clayton, Jake Price and Alan Austin are all first-rate clerks. They have a very personable manner and deal with all enquiries swiftly and efficiently."

David Clayton is the set's senior clerk.