Restructuring/Insolvency

Radcliffe Chambers is lauded as "a one-stop shop for insolvency matters," offering expertise spanning a wide range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including both corporate and personal insolvencies. The set houses a strong bench of barristers with experience in the handling of liquidations and administrations, as well as CVAs and directors' disqualification matters. The team is regularly instructed in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes, and its broad client base includes government bodies, financial institutions, major corporations and private individuals. Recent instructions include acting for the petitioner in a winding-up petition against Swindon Town Football Club.

"Lee Wright, deputy head of clerking, is one of the best clerks there is. He's quick at getting back to you and very good with fee negotiations as well as putting in place the right person for the job."

"The clerks at Radcliffe are amazing - always prompt to respond and to try and find a solution."

"The clerks are helpful, responsive and have a commercial approach to billing. There is always someone on hand to help."

John Clark is the head of clerking.

Tina Kyriakides
Tina Kyriakides is rated highly in the insolvency space, where she is noted for her pragmatism and flair in court. Her insolvency expertise is wide-ranging, including administration, voluntary arrangements and directors' disqualification proceedings. She has considerable experience representing clients in both corporate and personal insolvency cases. She also sits as a deputy Insolvency and Companies Court judge. "She is approachable and fiercely intelligent, has very good attention to detail and has a wealth of knowledge." "Her ability to pick up and condense the important issues in a very short period of time was impressive." "She is an excellent advocate."

Adam Deacock
Adam Deacock handles the full spectrum of insolvency work. He regularly appears in court and offers expert counsel to a diverse range of clients in an advisory capacity. His areas of expertise include technical restructurings and litigation concerning high-value misfeasance and fraud. He is also well regarded for his expertise in pre-emptive remedies. "He is very client-friendly and great on his feet." "He is a very good advocate with a good eye for detail. He strives to clear up any uncertainty and has a very nice style in front of the judges."

Dawn McCambley
Dawn McCambley enjoys a strong reputation in the insolvency arena, given her evident expertise in areas such as misfeasance, wrongful trading and transaction avoidance. She is notably strong in matters centring on fraud. "Superb in her client handling and thorough in her approach." "She is commercial and provides practical advice."

Kate Rogers
Kate Rogers offers expertise in both corporate and personal insolvencies, and is regularly instructed in cases involving allegations of misfeasance, wrongful trading and transactions at an undervalue. She has significant experience appearing before the High Court in contested winding-up petitions. "Kate is an outstanding barrister in all areas. Not only is her knowledge second to none, but she is also approachable and understanding." "Her advocacy and written work are detailed, clear and comprehensive." "Kate is a fantastic advocate who stays calm under pressure and is a force of nature in the courtroom."

Reuben Comiskey
Reuben Comiskey is an able junior with a strong grounding in commercial chancery matters. He is well placed to advise on both corporate and personal insolvency cases, and also offers significant expertise in fraud-related matters. He is particularly adept at handling misfeasance claims. "He is always very dependable in understanding the nuance of the legal argument." "Reuben is our go-to counsel on complex matters. He is intelligent and very strong technically." "He is a very thorough, strong advocate."

Catherine Doran
Catherine Doran garners a strong reputation for her corporate and personal insolvency practice and has particular expertise in directors' disqualification claims. She has a broad range of clients, with experience acting for administrators, directors and corporates. "She is intelligent, very technical and has the ability to pick up on complex matters." "Catherine is always a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, commercial and very experienced." "She is an excellent advocate."

Christopher Boardman KC
Christopher Boardman KC undertakes the full scope of insolvency work, acting in both contentious and non-contentious cases. He is regularly instructed in both corporate and personal insolvencies. He is highly effective on cross-border matters and brings to bear his experience as an international derivatives trader when advising on technical financial cases. "He is a good litigator and very effective on his feet. We use him for our most difficult cases." "Christopher is an excellent advocate with a commanding presence." "He is really on top of the case law and also has a very good manner before judges." "He is excellent for strategy and has excellent judgement as well as being a fantastic advocate who is able to determine the key issues at an early stage."

Christopher Buckley
Christopher Buckley is noted for his expert handling of both corporate and personal insolvencies. He is frequently instructed in contested administration applications, directors' disqualification proceedings and bankruptcy restriction orders. He has experience acting on behalf of a wide range of parties, including insolvent companies and individuals, creditors and insolvency office holders. "His detailed knowledge of insolvency and real estate is rare in the market." "He is very good - knowledgeable and always on top of the material." "Christopher is really thoughtful, clever and calm."

David Mohyuddin KC
David Mohyuddin KC has a notable insolvency practice complemented by wider company, commercial and chancery capabilities. He is popular with clients for his work on contentious cases, frequently advising on disputes surrounding liquidations and allegations of fraud arising from insolvency. He is also noted for his expertise in asset recovery. "David clearly communicates complex legal issues in an easily digestible way and has no trouble with quickly getting to grips with difficult legal problems." "He's thoughtful, concise and very thorough."

James Morgan KC
James Morgan KC is an experienced silk with recognised expertise in the insolvency field. He has significant experience appearing before the High Court in complex proceedings, and displays strength in the handling of misfeasance claims and administrations. "James has consistently demonstrated an extremely knowledgeable yet commercial approach." "He is extremely strong in his analytical ability and presentation in court. He provides a great deal of assurance that he can deep-dive and turn around an opinion with tight deadlines." "He is a fantastic barrister and our favourite choice for complex matters."

Katie Longstaff
Katie Longstaff is a well-regarded junior with a broad corporate and personal insolvency practice. She fields particular expertise in cross-border matters and has significant experience acting as sole counsel for insolvency office holders, companies and individuals in the High Court. "She is quick to pick up on complex matters and has excellent attention to detail." "She can handle complex matters and provides useful, practical advice which our clients appreciate." "She is my go-to insolvency barrister. Her technical ability is just second to none."

Matthew Weaver KC
Matthew Weaver KC is highly regarded for his broad insolvency expertise. His practice spans the gamut of contentious and non-contentious corporate and personal insolvency matters, and he is regularly instructed to act on behalf of creditors, administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy, among other parties. "Matthew knows the law inside and out; he can deliver solutions and answers that are often not thought about." "Matthew is very bright, good on his feet and quickly grasps the commercial points as well as the legal points." "He is polished in his delivery and written opinions and exceptional on his feet."