Restructuring/Insolvency

Ben Harding is a commercial chancery barrister who is instructed in a range of contentious insolvency cases. He has experience appearing in winding-up petitions and directors' disqualification matters. Harding regularly acts in misfeasance and breach of trust claims, and represents certain considerable corporate entities.

"We have a great deal of confidence in Ben's ability to produce high-quality workat a sensible price."

"Ben Harding is super. His preparation is fantastic, and his written work is excellent."

"Ben is one of the standout juniors at Kings. I really rate him technically.He can advise on the full gamut of commercial and chancery issues - anything with complexity. And he's great to work with."

Lesley Anderson KC is a top restructuring and insolvency silk offering expertise across the board. She is well equipped to handle both corporate and personal insolvency matters of the utmost complexity. She regularly deals with disputes regarding corporate administrations and liquidations. She is routinely instructed in property-related insolvency matters.

"Lesley is pre-eminent. When you need someone to get involved in insolvency she is the heavyweight to go to."

"Lesley is at the very top of her game."

"Lesley is considered to be excellent across the board - in insolvency and more generally."

"Lesley gets to grips with the facts and legal issues quickly, and provides prompt and pragmatic advice. She has a good rapport with clients - puts them immediately at ease that they're in good hands."

"An approachable and robust counsel with both commerciality and imagination when faced with challenging problems. A very sharp legal mind."

Louis Doyle KC has a commercial chancery practice with an emphasis on shareholder and director disputes arising from insolvency. He also focuses on asset recovery, breach of duty claims and general insolvency work. He is experienced in the handling of both corporate and personal insolvency matters, representing certain high-profile clients.

"Louis is a specialist in insolvency. He's a really good advocate and very knowledgeable."

"Louis Doyle is very experienced and a marvellous advocate with a comprehensive grasp of insolvency law and procedure."

David Casement KC handles restructuring and insolvency cases as part of his commercial chancery practice. He works on cases involving claims against directors and complex, cross-border bankruptcies. Casement also has a reputation for arbitration practice, as both an advocate and an arbitrator.

"David Casement is a very good silk."

Lucy Wilson-Barnes is frequently instructed inlitigious mattersrelated to directors' duties and bankruptcy. Wilson-Barnes has a practice that comprises shareholder disputes and professional negligence, in addition to a keen focus on insolvency. She comfortably deals with both corporate and personal insolvency issues, while also acting as counsel for government legal departments.

"Lucy does Crown-based work. She's incredibly able in insolvency."

Neil Berragan handles matters spanning the full spectrum of insolvency work and habitually opposes respected silks in court. He tackles contentious matters both for and against administrators and liquidators. He assists with sizeable administrations and defends directors against claims arising from insolvency.

"Neil is a very good advocate."

"Neil Berragan is brilliant."

"Neil is incredibly experienced. He's very good."

Paul Chaisty KC is a highly respected silk whose commercial practice includes a focus on insolvency litigation. He habitually represents lenders and company-side clients in recovery and insolvency cases, with a focus on unfair prejudice claims. His broad industry expertise covers sectors such as real estate and sports.

"His trial preparation and cross-examination skills are great - ferocious but clinical. He is always my go-to."

"Paul is a devastating cross-examiner. He is staggeringly good and very effective."