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South Square barristers have great depth and breadth of experience in company law matters, strongly bolstered by their unrivalled expertise in corporate restructuring and insolvency, and civil fraud.   


Both senior and junior members regularly appear in some of the most high-profile shareholder disputes in courts at all levels (including several in the Court of Appeal and Privy Council) both in England and Wales and offshore, as well as in most (if not all) creditor schemes of arrangement and restructuring plans before the English court. 


Members and associate members of South Square author and edit “Company Directors, Duties, Liabilities and Remedies” the practitioners’ text on the law relating to company directors. 

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Company - London (Bar)
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Band 3
What the Team is Known For

South Square continues to garner praise for its fine company practice. Barristers at the set receive instructions from the foremost corporate law firms and advise on a range of company matters, including schemes of arrangement, shareholder disputes and directors' duties. Many of the cases they handle have a cross-border element. The set enjoys a strong reputation for its company work as it arises within the context of restructurings and insolvencies. Notable matters recently handled by members include Re AGPS Bondco (Re Adler), the first restructuring plan case to reach the Court of Appeal, and Bulb Energy Ltd, which involves the first ever application for an energy supply company administration order. China Shanshui is an example of the set's recent work on shareholder litigation heard at the appellate level.

Dylan Playfoot is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Alexander KC
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Band 2

David Alexander KC receives routine instructions in contentious company matters, and appears in courts both domestically and in a number of offshore jurisdictions. His practice exhibits strength in insolvency and finance litigation.

"David is a brilliant member of the team. He turns things around incredibly quickly and never makes a fuss."

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Tom Smith KC
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Band 2

Tom Smith KC receives instructions in insolvency-related company work, including cases concerning schemes of arrangement and company voluntary arrangements, and often acts for retail clients. He has a wealth of experience in the banking and financial sectors, and displays expertise in investment funds work. His work frequently involves offshore jurisdictions.

"Tom is user-friendly, bright and innovative."

"Tom is a fierce cross-examiner who manages to remain on top of a very significant volume of information and detail."

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Barry Isaacs KC
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Band 3

Barry Isaacs KC focuses on insolvency work and related company matters, and often handles high-profile claims and company restructurings. He has appeared in the House of Lords and the Supreme Court in a wide array of high-profile and high-value cases.His cross-border expertise includes experience in proceedings in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Hong Kong.

"Barry is an excellent advocate, who works extremely hard. He invariably pitches things at the right level and is very clear in terms of his thoughts and delivery."

"Barry is an asset in every situation and maintains great perspective at every stage of the case."

"Barry's advocacy is strong because he makes the complex readily digestible and understandable."

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Daniel Bayfield KC
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Band 3

Daniel Bayfield KC displays a high level of competency in company matters as part of his broad commercial chancery practice. He possesses additional expertise in banking and insolvency cases.

"We always want Daniel on our side. He thinks quickly on his feet, he's commercial, he's responsive, and most of all he's a pleasure to work with."

"Clients love Daniel as he is both sensible and pragmatic."

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David Allison KC
3
Band 3

David Allison KC is a highly regarded silk with a prominent offshore practice, who has appeared in disputes in the Caribbean, Dubai, New York and Guernsey. Key areas of strength include schemes of arrangement, reductions of capital and contentious company law work. His company expertise is bolstered by his prominent financial services and restructuring practices.

"David is an outstanding advocate, who takes a lead role on a number of the key cases in the sector."

"David is commercial, client-focused, extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. His strategic guidance is unparalleled."

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Felicity Toube KC
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Band 3

Felicity Toube KC is a respected name both at home and in the Cayman Islands courts, who handles company dispute work. She has a great depth of experience in acting for banks and corporations, particularly in an insolvency context. Her company practice is complemented by additional skills in matters concerning civil fraud and the financial services sector.

"Felicity is hard-working, responsive and very effective in court."

"Felicity is a very bright and thorough company lawyer."

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Jeremy Goldring KC
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Band 3

Jeremy Goldring KC is a versatile silk with a broad commercial practice who handles a range of company-related disputes and advisory work, including schemes of arrangement. He is regularly instructed in offshore cases, and has been called to the Bar in Grand Cayman and the BVI. Goldring offers further expertise in insolvency and banking matters.

"Jeremy is incredibly responsive and super-collaborative, and has a good rapport with the judges. He is also precise and understated."

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Mark Arnold KC
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Band 3

Mark Arnold KC operates a strong company practice as part of his successful insolvency offering. His practice is international in scope and spans a vast range of industries.

"User-friendly, really good technically and a good team player."

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David Alexander KC
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Band 2
2
Tom Smith KC
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Band 2
3
Barry Isaacs KC
3
Band 3
3
Daniel Bayfield KC
3
Band 3
3
David Allison KC
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Band 3
3
Felicity Toube KC
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Band 3
3
Jeremy Goldring KC
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Band 3
3
Mark Arnold KC
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Band 3