Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Western (Bar)
Band 1
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Enterprise Chambers houses a strong bench of barristers who are noted by peers as "market leaders in insolvency". Members are adept at handling both personal and corporate insolvencies, and are regularly called upon to represent companies and their directors, insolvency practitioners and government departments. The team is well regarded for its expert handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Barristers at Enterprise Chambers recently represented Ms Kireeva, the bankruptcy trustee of Georgy Ivanovich Bedzhamov, in a foreign bankruptcy order which was heard in the Supreme Court.
Strengths
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"The set is well clerked. They're easy to work with and have a good attitude. Justin Emmett, practice manager, is a great guy. He works very hard and does very good job all round."
"The clerking at Enterprise is excellent. Senior clerk Michael Ireland is excellent - very easy to deal with and unflappable. I've never had anything go wrong."
"The set is well clerked. They're easy to work with and have a good attitude. Justin Emmett, practice manager, is a great guy. He works very hard and does very good job all round."
"The clerking at Enterprise is excellent. Senior clerk Michael Ireland is excellent - very easy to deal with and unflappable. I've never had anything go wrong."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Brockman is a dedicated insolvency specialist who is regularly instructed by insolvency practitioners and government departments. He appears in both local and London courts, and is also an accredited mediator. Additionally, he represents companies and HMRC in disputes involving winding-up petitions.
"Chris remains calm and collected in difficult conditions, and gets his points across. He's an accomplished advocate and great to have on side. His experience is the key."
"Christopher is top drawer."
"How Christopher isn't silk I have no idea. Judges love him - he has a very good court manner; he has a style which is not aggressive. He is well prepared and his pleadings are very good."
"Chris is very approachable and pragmatic. A go-to for injunctions and provisional liquidations. He's great in court - he's very concise, articulates points very well and fights well on his feet."
"Chris is very approachable, very easy to chat to and great in court."
Jeremy Bamford specialises in insolvency litigation concerning both individuals and companies. He handles disciplinary and regulatory proceedings involving insolvency practitioners and directors' disqualifications. He is frequently involved in pursuing shareholder claims against banks and other office holders.
"Jeremy is technically very strong."
"Jeremy Bamford understood the issues and papers clearly. He did a good job of telling the client what they didn't want to hear. He explained the elements clearly and easily."
Stephen Davies KC is a standout silk who has published widely on insolvency law and practice. In addition to corporate and personal insolvency, he has particular expertise in asset recovery and directors' liability. He has extensive experience assisting trustees in bankruptcy and private individuals with complex, high-value claims surrounding personal insolvency.
"Stephen is a well-known, recognised practitioner."
"Stephen Davies is very strong and he gets to the heart of the matter."
Claire Thompson is developing a noteworthy insolvency practice which particularly focuses on proceedings involving property issues. Her work covers both personal and corporate insolvency matters. She regularly represents trustees in bankruptcy and liquidators.
"Claire Thompson is an absolute superstar. Her advocacy is brilliant - she's light on her feet and adept at dealing with difficult issues raised by judges and opponents."