Restructuring/Insolvency

Tina Kyriakides is rated highly in the insolvency space, where she is noted for her commercial approach. 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.

"Tina is very responsive, clear in her advice, and has a brilliant balance of technical and commercial approaches."

"She is very approachable and excellent on her feet."

"Tina is excellent in complex cases and she has great attention to detail."

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.

"Adam is a senior junior. He is excellent in insolvency and restructuring matters and is approachable, bright and a good advocate who gets on well with clients."

"Adam is an experienced barrister, an excellent advocate and also a strategist. He is very good before the court, is measured and has a lot of gravitas."

"Nothing fazes Adam Deacock. He is able to deal with matters in a painless way and is a reassuring presence."

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.

"Dawn is an excellent insolvency practitioner. She's highly capable and very good at dealing with litigants. She is forensic and commercial in her approach."

"She is excellent in detail, commercially pragmatic and incredibly pleasant to deal with. She's impressive in court and also excellent with clients."

"She is not fazed by difficult clients and can manage expectations. Dawn is innovative and is able to resolve issues before the court."

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 a go-to barrister. She is approachable, client-focused and a fantastic advocate who will fight for her clients."

"Kate Rogers has a sensible and commercial approach to matters."

"Kate adds value to the team. She turns around work quickly and has strong drafting skills."

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.

"Reuben has a wide range of knowledge, good attention to detail and is very good in court."

Andrew Brown focuses his practice on both insolvency and commercial law. He has a strong expertise in appeals cases and regularly appears before the Court of Appeal and in complex, high-profile litigation.

"Andrew is effective in marshalling complex insolvency claims and advising in challenging circumstances. He is impressive with tactics and able to keep calm in stressful situations."

"Andrew instils confidence in clients and solicitors alike. He is technical and thorough."

"He is great to work with because he is really bright and super responsive."

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.

"Catherine is highly skilled and detail-oriented. She instils confidence in those instructing her because she is able to grasp the issues in the case and provide practical solutions."

"She is a very intelligent lawyer and is great orally and can produce excellent written opinions."

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.

"Christopher is a confident and accomplished advocate with a great mind. He is someone you want on your side in a difficult fight."

"He finds aspects of a case which evade other professionals and lead to a quick result."

"Christopher is great to have on side; he is a powerhouse."

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.

"Christopher is an effective lawyer. He is straightforward, pragmatic and excellent at seeing around corners."

"Christopher's advocacy is very strong, and he is very knowledgeable about director disqualifications."

"He is a very good counsel."

David Mohyuddin KC has a notable insolvency practice complemented by wider company, commercial and chancery capabilities. He is popular with clients for his work in 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 is easy with clients and is reassuring. He has a calm manner about him and utilises his expertise as a High Court judge."

"He is incredibly easy to deal with, present and available for his clients, and provides straightforward and robust advice."

"David is a measured lawyer, well prepared and clear in his advice."

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 is an extremely effective and impressive lawyer. He does his homework and is calming while also being direct and assertive."

"He is bright and takes a measured approach."

"James is very good - assured and measured."

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 easy to work with, very approachable and knowledgeable."

"She takes a collegiate approach and is very good with clients. She is commercial, experienced and turns around work promptly."

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 is an excellent lawyer - straightforward and collaborative. It is a pleasure working in a team with Matthew; he is well liked by judges and good on his feet."

"He is a strong advocate and is personable and reliable. His ability to go the extra mile really stands out."

"Matthew is extremely client-friendly, commercially focused and excellent on his feet."