Insolvency

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

William Day
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William Day

3 Verulam Buildings
William has an incredible capacity to assimilate huge volumes of material in a very short space of time and produce first-class submissions in response. He was laser-focused on the issues that our client was most likely to be successful on, which paid dividends for the case. William is a pleasure to work with and is always available to speak as required. He has cultivated a formidable and richly deserved reputation in the R&I sector, which I have no doubt will continue to go from strength to strength.
Wilson Leung
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Wilson Leung

Serle Court
Wilson Leung is an outstanding insolvency practitioner whose technical expertise and analytical ability mark him out as one of the leading juniors in the field. Drawing on his experience at the insolvency Bar in Hong Kong, he brings a particularly valuable international perspective and a deep understanding of complex restructuring and insolvency issues. Wilson is exceptionally thorough in his preparation and masters the details of a case. His advice is clear, practical, and strategically astute, and he has an impressive command of both the facts and the applicable law. As an advocate, he is confident, polished, and persuasive, presenting his submissions with clarity and assurance. He is responsive, user-friendly, and a pleasure to work with, making him a trusted member of any insolvency team.
Madeleine Jones
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Madeleine Jones

South Square
As an advocate, Madeleine is clear, persuasive, and highly effective. Her advocacy is underpinned by meticulous preparation, ensuring that she has a comprehensive understanding of both the facts and legal issues before presenting a case. She is able to distill complex issues into clear and compelling arguments, adapting her approach to suit her audience and advancing her clients' positions with confidence and credibility. She is particularly skilled at managing clients and their expectations, communicating difficult messages sensitively while maintaining trust and confidence throughout the course of a matter.
Daniel Judd
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Daniel Judd

South Square
'Daniel is an extremely bright and capable barrister who has a remarkable ability to readily analyze and assess complex cases.'
Amit Karia
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Amit Karia

New Square Chambers
Mr. Karia has been exceptionally impressive and is my go-to barrister for a wide range of matters. He consistently goes above and beyond, regardless of the size or complexity of the case, and is always readily available to provide clear, practical guidance throughout the litigation process. He has an excellent manner with clients, combining approachability with clear authority and expertise. Technically outstanding, he is able to get to the heart of even the most complex issues quickly. His advocacy is particularly noteworthy - persuasive, confident, and highly effective, with a real ability to influence outcomes, including securing significant shifts in the court’s position where required.
Thomas Horton
5

Thomas Horton

39 Essex Chambers
Alexander Kingston-Splatt
5

Alexander Kingston-Splatt

Radcliffe Chambers
Joe McBrien
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Joe McBrien

Five Paper
Joe is very easy to work with as a barrister, and I always see it as a team effort when he is instructed. Joe will always go above and beyond the instructions and will provide a number of options to the clients. Joe is a good advocate and is particularly good at dealing with litigants in person. His calm nature allows for sensible discussions with the opponents to be had. I have great trust and respect in the advice provided by Joe and consider him a very safe pair of hands.
Ben Waistell
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Ben Waistell

XXIV Old Buildings
As an advocate, Ben is calm, assured, and highly effective. He has an impressive command of the detail without ever losing sight of the overall strategy, and he presents complex points in a clear and compelling way. He is particularly good at anticipating the arguments likely to be made on the other side and dealing with them directly and persuasively. His style is measured rather than theatrical, which gives him considerable credibility before the court. He is also extremely user-friendly: responsive, approachable, and collaborative, and he works very well as part of a wider legal team. I would have no hesitation in instructing him on complex or high-stakes insolvency matters.
Nathan Webb
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Nathan Webb

Forum Chambers
I have worked with Nathan on a number of matters and have consistently been impressed by the quality of his preparation. He has an exceptional ability to analyze difficult legal issues and identify practical solutions. Nathan is highly responsive, approachable, and a pleasure to work with. Nathan consistently obtains fantastic results for my clients.

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Paul Fradley
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Paul Fradley

South Square
Paul Fradley is an outstanding junior in the insolvency field – genuinely one of the best I have worked with at his level. He combines real intellectual firepower with a strong work ethic: he is always prepared, responsive, and consistently produces work of a very high standard under time pressure. He is also very creative, while remaining commercially grounded in his advice. His advocacy is already strong: he engaged confidently and fluently with the judge's questions. It was advocacy of a quality well above what one would expect at his level of call.
Rabin Kok
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Rabin Kok

South Square
Extremely bright and capable. Rabin is a pleasure to work with, very responsive, and has a great handle on both the case generally and the law more broadly. I would be very happy to work with him again.
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