Restructuring/Insolvency

John Briggs undertakes a diverse array of instructions, given his impressively broad expertise. He regularly handles insolvency cases concerning debtors, pensions, partnerships and professional negligence claims. He has a fine track record in both corporate and personal insolvency cases on a domestic and international scale.

Tom Smith KC is a popular silk with an impressive caseload including substantial domestic and international matters. He stands out for his work on schemes of arrangement, and is considered particularly noteworthy for his responsiveness and efficiency on cases. He is also experienced in the handling of offshore fund liquidations.

"Tom is the number one insolvency barrister in the game. He is a first choice and is listened to by judges."

"Tom is a very impressive advocate who gets the attention and ear of the judges. He is well deserving of his popularity and reputation."

"His advice, both in terms of the substantive law and commercial practicality, is unparalleled. He is adored by the Bench and knows how to play his hand."

Daniel Bayfield KC attracts commendations for his strong knowledge of insolvency law and skilled handling of scheme work. His wide-ranging practice also encompasses banking, company and commercial litigation.

"Daniel is experienced and much sought after. He is good at anticipating issues and works well with a wider team."

"Daniel Bayfield gives clear and considered advice."

"Daniel is good to have on your side. He thinks quickly on his feet, and is commercial, responsive and a pleasure to work with."

David Allison KC is an excellent silk who acts on behalf of a range of clients on both domestic and offshore matters. He regularly advises on formal insolvency cases and frequently appears in courts in the British Virgin Islands, New York, Dubai, the Cayman Islands and Guernsey concerning high-value and high-profile disputes.

"David is an outstanding advocate and takes a role on all key cases. He is the pre-eminent company-side barrister for complex insolvency and restructuring matters and is a first-rate practitioner."

"He is very user-friendly and easy to work with. He takes a commercial and solution-oriented approach to matters."

"David knows the law inside and out. He is really user-friendly and a go-to for restructuring and insolvency work. He's an effective advocate, is clever and quick, and has the trust of the court."

Felicity Toube KC combines her vast experience and expertise in contentious insolvency cases, particularly those involving fraud, with an excellent courtroom presence. She frequently turns her hand to offshore disputes and is well recognised for her strength in international proceedings.

"Felicity Toube is an exceptional advocate; she is considered, thoughtful, commercial and incredibly incisive. She is a joy to work with and really adds value."

"Felicity is a genius, in that she makes things that are very complicated seem quite simple. She also has a very good instinct for how things will play with a judge."

"She is a go-to for tricky questions. She is able to explain complicated concepts to a judge and create trust."

Hilary Stonefrost excels in matters involving schemes of arrangement as part of her wide-ranging practice, which encompasses both domestic and international insolvencies.

"Hilary is an impressive lawyer who gives good advice on complex matters."

"Hilary Stonefrost is extremely experienced."

Lloyd Tamlyn divides his practice between corporate and personal insolvency cases. He routinely takes instructions from a diverse range of clients, including both private individuals and large organisations. His work is often international, and he has been called to the Bar in several offshore jurisdictions. He has particular experience advising on financial services-related insolvencies and insurance matters.

"Lloyd Tamlyn is meticulous, extremely thorough, collaborative and understanding of the law."

"Lloyd is an excellent technical barrister who is easy to work with. He has strong knowledge of the facts and an incredible brain, leading to detailed advocacy. He wins cases through his brainpower."

"He is an outstanding technical lawyer with a good work ethic."

Marcus Haywood is well respected in the restructuring and insolvency field, and he regularly features in high-profile cases in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He exhibits pronounced capability in both domestic cases and sophisticated international liquidations.

"Marcus is a strong senior junior who is strong technically and has a very good level of service. He is technically bright and understands his client base."

"He is a reliable and bright lawyer who is good with documents and experienced in insolvency. He understands company law alongside insolvency and is a safe pair of hands."

"He is hard-working, reliable and commercially minded."

Mark Phillips KC is a respected silk offering deep expertise across the full spectrum of insolvency law. He excels in areas such as schemes of arrangement and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

"Mark is a thought leader and a talented advocate. He is flexible and innovative in his approach."

"Mark is giant in the profession. He is always a great asset to the team and is an incredibly effective advocate."

"Mark is top-rate counsel. He is one of the leaders in the field and an excellent advocate."

Charlotte Cooke is a respected insolvency barrister who routinely receives instructions in major disputes which often contain an offshore element. She is singled out as a junior who is well equipped to handle sophisticated cases on behalf of both private individuals and large corporations. She frequently appears before the courts at all levels, up to and including the Supreme Court, and has experience acting unled in the Court of Appeal.

"Charlotte has a fierce intellect and analytical ability but is able to convey it in a understandable way. Her advocacy style is engaging and she is held in high regard by the Bench."

"Charlotte is a fantastic and lovely lawyer who provides clear, precise and concise technical answers. She's a consummate professional."

"Charlotte is responsive and easy to work with, especially during highly pressured and fast-paced matters."

Georgina Peters receives extensive praise for her restructuring and insolvency practice. She has expertise in litigation arising out of the collapse of major banks and financial services companies. She also offers expertise in schemes of arrangement concerning foreign companies.

"Georgina is a real pleasure to work with. She is a team player with intellectual weight, a consummate professional and valued by her leaders, and has recognition from those on the Bench."

"Georgina is extremely responsive and has a great attention to detail. She is very engaged and is working at the top of her fields. She's a pleasure to work with."

"Georgina is very diligent, hard-working and a gifted lawyer. She is invariably right in her advice."

Mark Arnold KC focuses his practice on restructuring and insolvency cases both in the UK and further afield. He places particular emphasis on clients in the financial services sector as part of his wider practice.He also has considerable experience handling restructurings in the oil and gas, telecommunications and shipping sectors.

"Mark has an excellent, natural style as an advocate and is collaborative. He works hard to achieve the desired outcome."

Clara Johnson is a junior with a flourishing practice who is well acquainted with the full gamut of insolvency cases. She regularly handles instructions on behalf of office holders, directors, bankrupts and creditors, among others.Her corporate insolvency expertise encompasses cases concerning wrongful trading claims, misfeasance and breach of fiduciary duty. She is experienced in the handling of cases that involve obtaining injunctive relief, freezing orders and orders for disclosure. She is alsoadept at handling suspension of discharge issues in personal insolvency cases.

"Clara is brilliant, sharp, strategic and commercially focused. She is a user-friendly and incredibly effective lawyer."

"Clara is outstanding. She is extremely technical, detail-oriented and commercial. She is wonderfully collected on her feet and is an absolute pleasure to work with."

"Clara is absolutely brilliant. She is intellectually creative and agile, moving from complex cross-border insolvency matters to process-driven restructuring documents with ease."

David Alexander KC stands out for his provision of expert counsel to clients in major litigation proceedings, both at home and further afield. He has a wealth of experience appearing in the UK courts at all levels, in addition to frequently appearing in courts in the Bahamas, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jersey and Gibraltar. He also has a substantial company, banking and finance, and contentious trusts practice.

"David is brilliant. He's been around a long time and is a great advocate."

"David is a pleasure to work with. He rolls up his sleeves to get involved with the heavy lifting. His thorough all-hours preparation for cross-examination is a joy to behold unfolding in court."

"David is one of the easiest silks to work with. He turns work around quickly and is clear to clients on timelines."

Henry Phillips is a respected junior experienced in the handling of both domestic and cross-border insolvency and restructuring matters. He has particular expertise in advisory work concerning IVAs and CVAs, as well as cases involving complex schemes of arrangement. Recently, Phillips has advised on a number of high-profile administrations and liquidations including those of energy companies and large retailers.

"Henry is a really exceptional barrister. He is one of the brightest of his generation, combining excellent analytical skills with clear strategic thinking. He is a pleasure to work with."

"Henry is an incredibly impressive barrister. He is hard-working, responsive and fantastic."

"Working with Henry is a highly positive experience. His ability to cross-examine is fantastic."

Jeremy Goldring KC has substantive experience in commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, and company law. He has a sterling reputation for his adroit handling of offshore matters, and is frequently called to the Bar in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. He regularly appears before UK courts at all levels, with experience in the Supreme Court and Commercial Court.

"Jeremy Goldring is brilliant."

Richard Fisher KC is an accomplished silk active on behalf of an impressive client base including major banks and hedge funds. He is held in high esteem by market sources for his persuasive advocacy, and is noted for his expertise in the use of schemes of arrangement and voluntary arrangements in significant international restructurings.

"Richard is a fantastic, calm and considered advocate. He is commercially very strong and quickly gets to grips with the client's goals. He is flexible and collaborative and a great all-rounder."

"Richard Fisher is excellent across the board. He is easy to work with, technically excellent and great on his feet in court. His advice and delivery is trusted."

"He is really excellent - he's user-friendly and clients love him. He is commercial and provides insightful advice."

William Willson is a well-regarded junior with a broad restructuring and insolvency practice. He is experienced in the handling of complex schemes of arrangement, CVAs and trials of liquidator claims, and frequently appears as sole counsel in proceedings before the High Court and Court of Appeal.

"William is bright, technically good and stands out as an advocate. He is strong and very persuasive in front of the court, and he has the respect of the Bench."

"He is an accomplished junior in contentious and insolvency matters. He works well with his leader and is always responsive and has a real appreciation of the commercial imperative for clients."

"William provides advice on complex and challenging issues. He is sensible and pragmatic alongside being technically sharp and strong in client management."

Adam Goodison is a well-established practitioner who acts in restructuring and business disputes on behalf of an impressive range of clients. He is habitually instructed by state governments and office holders in addition to corporations and trustees.

"Adam Goodison is a good advocate."

Barry Isaacs KC is highly recommended for his insight into reconstruction and insolvency law, and for his complementary expertise in the areas of company and commercial litigation, and banking and finance. His broad practice consists of both domestic and international work. He frequently advises on cases in New Zealand and New York in addition to offshore jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

"He is a superb lawyer who provides solid advice on complex matters and has excellent judgement. His advocacy is strong because he makes the complex readily digestible and understandable."

"Barry is an excellent advocate who pitches things at the appropriate level. He cuts to the chase and is thoughtful in his delivery. He works extremely hard and provides a high level of confidence."

"Barry Isaacs is a very smart and commercial lawyer."

Glen Davis KC attracts instructions from a diverse range of clients and offers specialist insight into commercial issues involving an insolvency aspect, particularly in the financial services sector. His diverse client base includes regulators, creditors and liquidators. He is routinely called upon to assist with fund collapses and international shipping insolvencies. He is also an accredited mediator, sitting on the INSOL panel of specialist insolvency mediators.

"Glen is a top silk in insolvency and he is a delight to deal with."

"Glen is a great specialist who is user-friendly and available."

Hannah Thornley is a litigation expert who receives instructions from a broad range of clients, among whom she is able to count the Secretary of State. She has experience acting in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council.

"Hannah is an insolvency specialist. She reassures and comforts clients, and is a consummate lawyer."

"Hannah is able to act on difficult insolvency investigations with calmness, incisive arguments and great judgement. She is a formidable junior to have on cases."

"Hannah Thornley is a very good advocate."

Joseph Curl KC is a well-recognised barrister who is highlighted for his dedicated corporate and personal insolvency practice. He regularly acts on high-value cases on behalf of prominent clients. He is well regarded for his handling of several high-profile insolvency litigation matters, in both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

"Joseph Curl is a superb barrister, highly adept in contentious insolvency matters. He has a deep understanding of the area and is a tenacious advocate in complex matters."

"He is highly successful in court. He is a delight - strategically brilliant on his feet and loved by his clients."

"Joseph's ability to put his clients case forward is a real strength. He is very eloquent in his advocacy."

Martin Pascoe KC is frequently sought out to handle complex insolvency disputes. Commentators draw particular attention to his adroit handling of international deals. He has experience representing clients in cases concerning fraudulent trading, CMBS securitisations and pension fund deficits.

Matthew Abraham is a junior barrister noted for his expert handling of complex and high-profile restructurings and bankruptcies. He has experience acting for a range of clients in proceedings relating to both corporate and personal insolvencies.

"He is technically excellent and very hard-working. His work ethic is superb and his command of the law top notch. He is comfortable in court and his advocacy is clear and crisp. A KC in the making."

"Matthew Abraham is a good barrister. He is readily available and considers matters with a commercial lens. His experience relating to cross-border insolvency is top rate."

"Matthew turns in an expert advocacy performance. He is very good - fluent and effective."

Rory Brown is a noted junior who is well versed in a wide range of insolvency disputes. He comes highly recommended for his handling of insolvencies arising from large-scale frauds and multi-jurisdictional matters.

"Rory is able to handle complex matters and gets up to speed quickly. He does a fantastic job and is very good at trial. He is convincing and puts points very fairly."

"He strikes the right balance between aggression and commerciality. He focuses on insolvency and fraud cases, and has some cross-jurisdictional experience also."

"Rory is a real fighter in court; he is confident, to the point and has excellent attention to detail."

Ryan Perkins has a growing reputation in the restructuring and insolvency field. He is regularly instructed in corporate insolvencies as well as commercial trials, and has been involved in several high-profile administrations and liquidations. His broader expertise encompasses banking, general commercial litigation, company law and contentious trusts matters.

"He is rigorous, diligent and razor-sharp in his analysis, as well as being exceptionally user-friendly, and he always delivers."

"Ryan is one of the brightest legal minds - he is extremely responsive and is a true pleasure to work with. He will go far in the profession."

"Ryan Perkins is a rising star in the restructuring world. He is extremely clever, knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with."

Stephen Robins KC is a well-regarded barrister who regularly appears before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal in high-profile cases. His broad client base includes winding-up boards, administrators, and Chapter 11 and foreign trustees. His broad expertise also encompasses banking and finance, civil fraud and commercial dispute resolution.

"He is absolutely excellent - very clever and user-friendly. He has excellent judgement and his oral advocacy is very impressive."

"Stephen has an approachable style, he is good on his feet, and he is technical and proactive in recommending strategies. He is not afraid of complex litigation and is incredibly bright."

"Stephen Robins is very responsive, easy to work with, and successful at supporting his clients towards their desired outcome."

Andrew Shaw has a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency practice, and is particularly noted for his cross-jurisdictional expertise. He regularly acts for clients in personal insolvencies and administrations, and frequently sought to appear for administrators and trustees.

"He is clever, hard-working and calm."

"Andrew is a bright, hard-working and responsive junior. He quickly spots the path to the outcome required and is able to steer a team in that direction."

"With Andrew you get absolute calmness, which is incredibly valuable. His unflappable demeanour is so reassuring."

Edoardo Lupi is highly regarded junior with an impressive restructuring and insolvency practice. He is known for his work in domestic and cross-border proceedings.

"Edoardo is a great lawyer. He is very responsive, good to work with and has good strategic knowledge. He produces clear written work."

"Edoardo is excellent."

Oliver Hyams is a commercial barrister with noted expertise in fraud and insolvency. Hyams is frequently instructed by insurers, lenders and officeholders in relation to breach of duty and wrongful trading.

"Oliver is able to quickly get to grips with unique contractual rights and protections. His courteous courtroom approach is impressive, and his guidance throughout the instruction instils confidence."

"He is an approachable, hands-on barrister who has an expert eye for detail and a tremendous grasp of relevant legal issues."

"Oliver remains available on short notice to support with applications and strategic decision-making."

Robert Amey impresses for his practice encompassing personal and corporate insolvency proceedings. He is often instructed in matters relating to household names and cross-jurisdictional issues.

"He is hard-working, fiercely intelligent and capable of delivering thorough, detailed and practical advice."

"Robert is technically excellent and quick to respond."

"He is an excellent junior."

Lottie Pyper is an up-and-coming junior noted for her strong cross-jurisdictional expertise. She has experience of insolvency and restructuring matters in the High Court and County Courts. She is praised for her judgement beyond her years.

"Lottie is an excellent member of the team and demonstrates expertise and judgement beyond her years. She has been responsive when needed and gives clear, concise advice."

"Lottie is a great junior - she is accomplished, responsive and hard-working."

"She is an impressive lawyer."

Adam Al-Attar exhibits great strength in bank and fund insolvencies. He regularly attracts instructions in headline cases and demonstrates notable skill in contested restructurings. He also has considerable experience in cases concerning trusts law, and banking and financial services.

"Adam is commercially strong and analytical and technically excellent. He is also thoughtful and considered in his approach."

"He is super user-friendly, very smart and a welcome and well-deserved addition to the KC bench for restructuring."

"His attention to detail is excellent and he has a clear commercial understanding. He works incredibly hard."