Restructuring/Insolvency - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
BBM Solicitors advises on both contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, with a focus on working with insolvency practitioners. It has further experience of high-value asset recovery and fraud-related matters. It is notable for its work on cross-border mandates and for its strength in matters in the oil and gas sector.
Strengths
"BBM Solicitors is an impressive Scottish boutique firm that has particular expertise in contentious jobs involving disputes and fraud."
"BBM Solicitors is a well-regarded firm in the insolvency and restructuring community in Scotland."
"BBM Solicitors provide a personal-feeling service. The team can deal with a range of matters and provide good advice."
"BBM Solicitors is a boutique insolvency firm with an excellent team."
Work Highlights
BBM Solicitors advised on the insolvency of a Scottish solicitors' firm where a partner in the English LLP had embezzled client funds.
Notable Practitioners
Eric Baijal is head of the firm's insolvency department in Edinburgh. He carries out substantial work in the restructuring arena, leading on complex insolvency litigation matters, as well as restructuring mandates of all kinds, both domestically and internationally. "Eric is an approachable and commercially-minded lawyer who works collaboratively with clients to find solutions." "Eric drives the practice at BBM Solicitors. He is a good strategist and has a strong understanding of risk management. He is thoughtful and responsive." "Eric is driven and extremely able in insolvency. He is a leading light and provides practical advice to drive solutions for his clients."