Restructuring/Insolvency

David Chivers KC remains an esteemed practitioner who offers expert counsel and representation to clients across a range of areas, with an emphasis on company law and commercial restructuring and insolvency. He has vast experience handling complex matters at both the domestic and international levels. He has represented clients at all levels of the court system, and is no stranger to the Privy Council and the Supreme Court.

"David is among the very best. He has a wonderfully mild and polite manner which supplements his effectiveness as an advocate and makes him a pleasure to work with."

"He is a top-notch lawyer and comes highly recommended. He combines unparalleled expertise with a phenomenal work ethic."

"David is strong in commercial contracts and insolvency cases. He is the safest pair of hands, eye-wateringly bright and a genuinely nice person. The quality of his output is impressive."

Peter Arden KC is a prominent insolvency silk who excels in international insolvency matters. He is highly popular with a range of clients, notably those in the financial sector. He is noted for his handling of cases involving sophisticated company law issues, such as corporate governance and capital maintenance. He is also adept at handling matters involving issues relating to complex financial instruments and securities.

"Peter Arden is fantastic. He is down to earth, user-friendly and generous with his time. He is all over the detail and invested in the case."

"Peter has immense gravitas, particularly when it comes to complex insolvency and administration matters. He is responsive and hard-working. His advocacy is very calm, cool and collected."

"Peter is in his element in complex areas of insolvency law. He is user-friendly and good at explaining things in a simple way. He has the absolute confidence of the judges up to the highest levels."

Raquel Agnello KC is a distinguished silk who receives widespread commendation for her sharp mind and commercial sense. She has a particularly strong reputation in the areas of personal and corporate insolvency and pensions. She has a wealth of experience representing clients at all levels of the UK court system.

"Raquel is terrific in difficult restructuring matters. She turns around work quickly, and provides clear and sensible advice. She is magnificent, and her touch of humour is much appreciated."

"Raquel Agnello gives clients very good advice and inspires confidence. She is very thorough, and clients like her because she tells it how it is. She is an asset."

"She provides excellent advice, delivered in a user-friendly fashion."

Andrew Thompson KC is recognised for his expertise in director misfeasance and contentious insolvency matters. He has experience appearing in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"He is a fantastic advocate, engages closely with strategy and adds real value for the client."

"Andrew is a good technical lawyer who has unparalleled experience in directors' duties and creditor duties. He is good on his feet and is tough and robust in his advocacy."

"Andrew is very intelligent and great to work with. He provides both the insolvency experience and the company law experience."

Ben Griffiths has a broad insolvency practice featuring both litigious and advisory work. He specialises in corporate insolvency and, in recent years, has appeared in some of the highest-profile cases in the market. He regularly appears in the High Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council.

"Ben is an excellent lawyer. He is very calm, thorough, and good on his feet. He has an in-depth knowledge of insolvency issues and is good to work with."

"He is an insolvency specialist - very clever, hard-working and able to quickly pick up on the various issues."

"Ben is extremely commercial and able to cut through to the legal issues. He gets to the heart of the issue and can see that bigger picture. He is the voice you want to hear from a barrister."

James Potts KC is a highly respected dispute resolution specialist who focuses his practice on insolvency and company law. His busy caseload features both contentious and non-contentious work, and he is particularly well versed in the area of misfeasance claims. He is also regularly instructed in administrations, winding-up petitions and voluntary arrangements. He has a fine track record in overseas litigation while regularly appearing in domestic courts.

"James Potts is an excellent silk and he is skilled and measured on his feet in court."

"James is a great silk in restructuring matters."

Benjamin Shaw KC is held in high regard for his corporate insolvency and restructuring expertise, with additional strengths in company law and general commercial litigation matters. He is regularly instructed in high-profile and large-scale insolvencies, with experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.

"He is a strong technical advocate and has a good understanding of issues."

"Benjamin is very experienced in insolvency disputes and all surrounding disputes. He has an effective advocacy style and is very to the point."