Navigating the insolvency process
We regularly act for and against Insolvency Practitioners in contentious matters. Our priority is to give pragmatic and commercial advice at all times.
Over the years we have handled a range of insolvency-related issues including claims in respect of unlawful distributions, claims against directors for breach of duty and misfeasance, antecedent transaction claims, wrongful trading claims and retention of title claims.
We have an excellent track-record of recoveries for creditors, and advise regularly on counterparty insolvency in the context of bankruptcies and corporate insolvencies.
On the debtor side we advise directors of distressed companies on risk and duty and, in appropriate cases, we work closely with a trusted network of Insolvency Practitioners to invoke support from the Courts to protect assets and preserve value.
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