Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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(020) 7242 2523Chambers Review
Gatehouse Chambers is a "solid commercial set with broad offering" and "excellent depth and breadth of expertise in restructuring and insolvency". The set's barristers are routinely instructed on behalf of creditors, limited companies and trustees in administrations, bankruptcies and liquidations. The set is very well versed in director misfeasance, winding-up petitions and unfair prejudice matters, among numerous others. Standout recent work highlights include defending a British-born businessman against a petition based on debts arising under a guarantee. Members also represented the trustees in Re Mendelson.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking at Gatehouse Chambers is very good, and they are responsive."
"The clerks always have someone just right for the job. The standard of the clerking is second to none."
"The clerking team are extremely helpful, down to earth and easy to work with."
"Practice manager Marc Gilby is user-friendly, responsive and easy to work with."
"Gatehouse Chambers has a really good clerking team. You never have to chase Marc Gilby. He understands everything and is really easy to deal with."
"The clerking at Gatehouse Chambers is very good, and they are responsive."
"The clerks always have someone just right for the job. The standard of the clerking is second to none."
"The clerking team are extremely helpful, down to earth and easy to work with."
"Practice manager Marc Gilby is user-friendly, responsive and easy to work with."
"Gatehouse Chambers has a really good clerking team. You never have to chase Marc Gilby. He understands everything and is really easy to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Titmuss is regularly instructed to act on behalf of insolvency practitioners, as well as companies, debtors and creditors, in a range of restructuring and insolvency matters. He has experience appearing in cases involving allegations of fraud or misfeasance.
"Jonathan is an exceptional lawyer. He is good in personal bankruptcies, in both advisory and contentious matters."
"Jonathan is very commercial, has good written skills, is good on his feet and remains calm and collected."
Katrina Mather is a strong insolvency practitioner. She is very well versed in both contentious and non-contentious aspects such as misfeasance, breach of duty and regulatory obligations.
Sarah Clarke is a well-regarded insolvency junior noted for her expert handling of both corporate and personal insolvency work. She is regularly instructed to act on behalf of parties including debtors, creditors and insolvency practitioners. She is also noted for her expertise in civil recovery.
"Sarah grasps concepts quickly and cuts through the issues. She is responsive, tenacious, calm and has excellent commercial acumen. She understands clients' needs and drivers and responds accordingly."
"Sarah is fantastic for insolvency work. She is extremely knowledgeable, and her advice is very considered. She is understated but highly effective."
"She is practical, smart, commercial and excellent in court."
Wendy Parker is a highly regarded senior junior with an impressive restructuring and insolvency practice. She is very well versed in cross-border matters and is regularly sought by both claimants and defendants to act. She is frequently instructed by liquidators and administrators in complex insolvency disputes. She is also very adept at handling high-value bankruptcy cases.
"Wendy Parker knows what she is doing and she really fights her client's corner."
Ranked Barristers at
Gatehouse Chambers
Juniors
London (Bar)