Restructuring/Insolvency

Shepherd and Wedderburn has a specialist restructuring team that boasts international capabilities. It regularly advises on complex mandates that are domestic or international in nature. It offers particular expertise in the financial services, retail, and hotel and leisure sectors, acting for a strong client base of leading businesses, financial institutions and accounting firms.

"The restructuring and insolvency team is experienced in considering innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex cases to ensure the best outcomes at the cheapest cost can be achieved."

"This law firm is a go-to for problematic, complex matters and has a great team that you can trust."

"Shepherd and Wedderburn provide excellent client service. They are very easy to work with and are strategic and commercial in their approach."

Shepherd and Wedderburn advised the directors of Hunter Boot in connection with the administration of the company.

Fiona McKerrell is head of the restructuring and insolvency department in Edinburgh. She has a distinguished background of providing sound counsel on restructuring assignments and acting for distressed companies and directors. Much of her work has cross-border dimensions. "Fiona is knowledgeable, commercial and responsive. She can drive and outline the key points in document negotiations, and she is pragmatic and collaborative in nature." "Fiona is good at the problematic and complex work, and she can utilise her connections to solidify client relationships. She has fantastic experience and her negotiation skills are very good." "Fiona is the best restructuring lawyer in Scotland. She is both commercially and technically strong, and she is my go-to for the most complex work."

Gillian Carty leads the contentious side of the practice in Edinburgh. She is a seasoned and highly respected litigator who advises on complex insolvency proceedings. She is a certified insolvency practitioner and is a leading authority on directors' duties and misconduct. "Gillian is quick to understand complex issues and is able to identify the implications of legal problems and offer alternative solutions to meet her clients' needs." "Gillian is an excellent litigator who is pleasant to work with. She is excellent commercially and provides strong client service."