Insolvency and corporate recovery in Scotland

‘They are a large well know presence in the market and uphold this reputation’.

‘Emma Widdowson is a trusted contact we are able to call upon for our projects’.

‘First-class service from a very knowledgeable team’.

‘Proactive in managing cases and driving forward towards results’.

‘Our key client partner is Addi Spiers who I have found to be extremely positive in managing cases through to conclusion’.

‘Tim Cooper is proactive, provides excellent service and always goes the extra mile’.

‘They are a highly skilled and dedicated team who can be relied upon to provide sound advice in a timely and precise manner’.

‘The people I deal with are personable, reliable and manage time costs well’.

‘There is a good breadth of knowledge at every level in the team’.

‘Gary Mofatt combines strong technical knowledge with a keen eye for the commercial issues at play’.

‘Gary Mofatt’s case analysis is always spot on; he knows what the client wants to achieve and focuses on putting together a strategy that meets those objectives’.

‘Michael Thomson is committed, personable and professional, quick to react and focuses on the key issues’.

‘Very accessible and responsive, professional and pleasant to deal with, capabilities extend across numerous service lines’.

‘Michael Thomson is very good; he is now one of the best operators in the Scottish corporate insolvency scene’.

‘Michael Thomson is a standout partner and is always on hand to brain storm issues before spending time on detailed analysis and well thought through advice’.

‘They have a real depth of experience and are great to work with’.

‘I found Lucy McCann to be most professional and knowledgeable in this area after my first dealings with her, so did not hesitate to engage with Brodies when a similar situation arose a second time’.

‘Lucy McCann was a solid support to me to bounce ideas off from a commercial aspect’.

‘Lucy McCann and Jamie Nellany are both excellent solicitors’.

‘I have always found the team at Brodies to be engaging and enthusiastic about matters, with a pragmatic approach to issues arising and strong commercial view points’.

‘I have worked closely with Shirley Li-Ting, whom I feel goes the extra mile to get to know her clients and understand how they think and operate’.

‘Jamie Nellany has proven himself to be an excellent lawyer with a keen eye for detail and an ability to identify issues at an early stage’.

‘Full-service offering, with experienced and respected professionals’.

‘Louise Laing is very approachable and provides considered advice which is both technical and commercial’.

‘Gordon Hollerin is undoubtedly one of the most experienced and knowledgeable individuals in the market’.

‘Gordon Hollerin is a stand out individual; he is vastly experienced, knowledgeable, commercially minded, and justifiably held in high regard by colleagues, peers and clients’.

‘The speed of response, commercial expertise and quality of advice stand out’.

‘The team at Harper MacLeod are very approachable and coupled with their knowledge and experience make them a great firm to work with’.

‘Key strengths include their commercial appreciation and straight forward advice’.

‘Gordon Hollerin is highly experienced and his advice is always pragmatic and practical’.

‘Very well respected from a restructuring and insolvency aspect’.

‘Gordon Hollerin in particular stands out as having a significant level of experience in dealing with both contentious and non-contentious assignments’.

‘It has strong relations with major lenders and a good understanding of that market’.

‘I’ve mainly dealt with Ross Webb as an instructing partner; he provided clear and well organised instructions.’

‘Excellent commercial and legal advisors’.

‘Their team has an exceptional breadth and depth of experience across the litigation field’.

‘Ross Webb has a particularly strong expertise in advising on both pre and post appointment issues’.

‘Ross Webb has an exceptionally personable nature and makes the client feel at ease when asking questions’.

‘Ross Webb is also commercially aware and will go that extra mile to find a solution’.

‘Ross Webb is honest and realistic in the advice that he gives’.

‘An excellent firm, strong commercially and they provide excellent advice’.

‘Stephanie Carr has a strong practical and commercial understanding of the issues being faced by insolvency practitioners in their business’.

‘Stephanie Carr is a pleasure to work with and understands clearly what an insolvency practitioner needs from their solicitor when it comes to advising upon asset realisation strategies’.

‘Stephanie Carr  is very experienced and personable’.

‘Stephanie Carr has very significant experience working in insolvency litigation’.

‘I always receive clear, concise advice when dealing with the team and as such have a confidence that the advice provided can be fully relied upon’.

‘Stephanie Carr is an excellent example of a lawyer who makes herself available to clients; she understands the demands on insolvency practitioners and is able to offer pragmatic and commercial solutions’.

‘Stephanie Carr is my go to solicitor for advice and action when dealing with personal insolvency related matters’.

‘The team is well regarded in the sector, and is experienced in acting for creditors and insolvency practitioners’.

‘Stuart Clubb is a well regarded individual with good legal knowledge and sound commercial judgment’.

‘Stuart Clubb is well regarded by insolvency practitioners and creditors alike’.

‘A first-class firm providing excellent legal and commercial advice’.

‘Andrew Foyle and Stewart Clubb are excellent technically and commercially’.

‘Shoosmiths have built a practice to rival more established Scottish firms’.

‘Stuart Clubb is excellent and his commercial approach to dealing with his clients makes him a lawyer that clients will return to time and again’.

‘Great people who care about their clients and building long-term relationships founded on trust’.

‘They consistently punch above their weight in terms of scope and coverage of advice’.

‘I would have no hesitation in approaching the team with a problem that would typically be more traditionally addressed to a larger firm’.

‘Alan Munro is well known in the industry and highly thought of’.

‘Of all the solicitors in the industry, I find Alan Munro to be the most approachable in my experience’,

‘Alan Munro and Ainslie Benzie in particular always offer a great range of experience and are a pleasure to deal with’.

‘Commercial considerations are at the forefront of their thinking’.

‘Ainslie quickly assesses her client’s needs, provides assistance where required and never lets anyone down’.