‘Large and experienced team that covers a wider range of restructuring mandates and have consistently invested in the team’.

‘Jamie McIntosh and Courtney Clelland are both excellent. Highly experienced, commercial, pragmatic and always available throughout a long project. It was a pleasure to work with Jamie, Courtney and the entire team at AG. ’

‘The AG team have real strength in depth, with a highly skilled and experienced team. I consider them at the very top of the Scottish insolvency and restructuring legal market.’

‘Jamie McIntosh really invests in his client relationships and consistently strives to deliver first class service and to collaborate for mutual benefit.’

‘Tim Cooper has excellent knowledge in the areas where insolvency and environmental legislation overlaps. Leads the focus on debt purchasers and has strong relationships in that space.’

‘Addleshaws combines “Magic Circle” expertise and a depth of service on a national level. Easily one of the best national law firms I have ever dealt with. Wonderful partners with a great way with people.’

‘Addi Spears and Jamie McIntosh are both fantastic. Incredibly friendly and warm while still being so knowledgeable. I can imagine they are both an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘An extensive team with specialty in both contentious and non-contentious work including restructuring work. The individuals at AG are highly trained and very capable at their jobs. Their analysis of cases is first-rate.’

‘They are a multi-faceted team with all the skills and knowledge required to deal with any problem you may have. They provide efficient, timely advice and have the resources and capabilities to deal with any issue – from debt recovery to complex cross border matters. ’

‘Lucy McCann is one of the best insolvency lawyers in Scotland. Knows everything there is to know about insolvency and restructuring.’

‘The team work exceptionally well together, always bringing the correct skills mix to each issue and giving clear advice and taking decisive action when agreed. They become an extension of my team and are one of the best legal teams I have worked with in my career.’

‘Vastly experienced in larger and more complex restructuring and insolvency assignments, both locally in the Scottish market and cross-border.’

‘Louise Laing was approachable and responsive. She had a firm grasp and understanding of the position we were faced with and acted conscientiously in communicating with the other party in order to try to resolve matters.’

‘Jamie Nellany is very reactive and gives good advice in a timely manner. Lucy McCann is well versed in the requirements of the market alongside Shirley Li-Ting who has great expertise in the market.’

‘Brodies has one of the leading Restructuring / Dispute Resolution practices in Scotland, with talented lawyers from Partner to Associate level. The team is at the forefront of insolvency law, always willing to assist clients in seeking to enhance a recovery with a high level of commercial awareness.’

‘The Burness Paull restructuring and insolvency team is excellent. They are available, engaged, on top of the market and super user friendly. They are also solution orientated and client focused. They are very much a “go to” firm for Scottish R&I work. ’

‘Allana Sweeney is visible and respected in the market. She provides very competent technical advice delivered in a clear and understandable way, and the advice is always clear and demonstrates technical and sector knowledge.’

‘Key individuals are Michael Thomson and Allana Sweeney. They epitomise the can-do, user friendly and hard working attitude of the team. They make themselves available and always deliver. ’

‘Michael Thomson and Allana Sweeney are very client friendly and to the point. They know when and how to involve the specialist areas and manage an overall transaction.’

‘Michael Thomson has built up a market leading team that is a force to be reckoned with in the Scottish restructuring and insolvency market. The team are wonderful to deal with. They always get what you are trying to achieve and help you get there the best way possible; keeping the legal documents simple but robust.’

‘Michael Thomson is brilliant to deal with. He is my go to person for advice. He has such a lovely way about him. I forget sometimes that he is my lawyer and not a trusted friend. He is robust and takes control when he needs to. He has great strategic and commercial thinking.’

‘Our experience with Morton Fraser MacRoberts has been that they have a wide range of experienced individuals both in Ireland and the UK as well as internationally too. Their knowledge of the specific legal issues at hand is excellent and they have great ability to distil down, what can be extremely complex issues, to the key pertinent points.’

‘We have mainly dealt with one of the partners, Alan Meek. Firstly, Alan is a very personable guy, which really helps in building up a relationship with a key adviser to our business. His knowledge of the financial services industry is excellent. He takes a very practical and more importantly, commercial approach to all issues.’

‘Iain Young is an industry stalwart of the corporate and insolvency arena. Nicola Ross is a lawyer with great insolvency experience which can be applied across many sectors. Alan Meek is extremely good at offering pragmatic solutions to challenging issues with companies in distress.’

‘Iain Young is our go-to practitioner. He’s very available, practical and responsive.’

‘Leon Breakey is an easy to deal with individual who is pragmatic in his approach to difficult situations. Alan Meek has a deep insolvency knowledge and very knowledgeable.’

‘Alan Meek is particularly strong in advising boards of distressed companies, and I have found his pragmatic approach in often difficult circumstances to be a real differentiator.’

‘The insolvency team has a long established team who provide excellent advice in distressed situations.’

‘Fiona McKerrell and her team continue to be the best specialist corporate restructuring offering in Scotland. The depth of experience and understanding of the practical and commercial issues involved in sizeable corporate insolvency and restructuring assignments is unapparelled.’

‘The are highly skilled professionals who are the top of their game.’

‘S&W are a great team. They are technically excellent and really know the law in this area. They are also commercial in their approach, very proactive, 100% reliable and very pleasant and easy to work with. Nothing is too much trouble. Stand out partner is Gillian Carty.’

‘Suzanne Knowles is an experienced and trusted adviser who has provided invaluable support and guidance for our ongoing project. ’

‘S&W have a great team over a number of service lines. They have strength throughout the firm and call upon subject matter experts whenever needed.’

‘Laura McMillan’s attention to detail and efficient turnaround of work makes her the director of choice to handle the complex work we have. Laura is quick to understand the legal issues and implications of a problem and present well reasoned and detailed recommendations which her clients can follow.’

‘Most importantly for me is the great communication and regular updates received as the team delivers work for me.’

‘Ainslie Benzie is always available and gives great advice, and gets the work started quickly and with minimum fuss.’

‘Ainslie Benzie has strong advisory and insolvency experience which is applied well in every scenario.’

‘An experienced team with great technical knowledge who always display a willingness to work with insolvency practitioners to deliver results.’

‘Ainslie Benzie really invests in relationships over an extended period. She understands the importance of both first class client service and working together for mutual benefit.’

‘A very capable and responsive team with a huge amount of experience and ability. Excellent partner and director availability and a pragmatic and commercial approach which cuts through difficult issues.’

‘Ainslie Benzie stands out for her level of experience in the restructuring and insolvency sector. She is a pleasure to deal with and brings a lot to the table commercially and from a strategy perspective.’

‘Ainslie Benzie is one of the very best specialist corporate restructuring and insolvency solicitors in Scotland.’

‘Every member of the team at Dentons that I have worked with has been both knowledgeable of the law and aware of the commercial issues in the case at hand. The team are innovative and always alive to the need to focus on the client’s objectives.’

‘Eoghann Green is an able lawyer who is both an excellent communicator and a shrewd tactician.’

‘Commercial approach and get the job done in difficult circumstances.’

‘Eoghann Green and his team are a delight that we stumbled across a few years back, when dealing with Scottish Insolvency law, and haven’t had a need to turn back. He is a very good communicator, very commercial in his approach and happy to speak about issues. I have no reservation in recommending Eoghann!’

‘Strong team led by Gordon Hollerin who were able to deal with short timescales, complex issues and an ability to get stuff done.’

‘Gordon Hollerin knows the market inside out, was able to provide responses to tricky issues in short order and was always responsive.’

‘Vastly experienced partner-led team, with broad cross-sector experience in both corporate restructuring and corporate/personal insolvency.’

‘James Lloyd and Gordon Hollerin are both a pleasure to work with. Both consistently demonstrate excellent technical knowledge and take a pragmatic and commercial approach to the insolvency assignments I have worked with them on. Widely regarded by the insolvency profession as market-leading restructuring and insolvency lawyers.’

‘A very capable and commercial team who are quick to respond, get to grips with complex issues quickly and offer sound advice based on many years of experience in the insolvency and restructuring sector. Partner availability is never an issue but equally more junior members of the team show an excellent level of knowledge and ability.’

‘Gordon Hollerin stands out as a Partner with a huge amount of experience and who has a practical approach that cuts through difficult issues quickly.’

‘Gordon Hollerin and his team (including service lines that compliment the Restructuring and Insolvency team) are very good to work with. The advice and support received is excellent, including on urgent and time-critical assignments.’

‘James Lloyd is extremely experienced and knowledgeable regarding all matters of insolvency, with a special expertise on personal insolvency. He is responsive and user-friendly.’

‘UK wide practice with the ability to deal with any insolvency or restructuring matter quickly, commercially and proficiently.’

‘Stuart Clubb is a brilliant technical mind, who is always up to speed on all the latest developments in the insolvency and restructuring world. Approachable and takes a commercial, collaborative approach to any matters in order to provide the best solution for all parties. Stuart would be one of my first stops for any complex insolvency matters and without a doubt is one of best insolvency lawyers working in Scotland today.’

‘The Shoosmiths’ team have a solid foundation of knowledge in the sector, which puts them ahead in terms of practical ability.’

‘Shoosmiths is a legal firm that combines a friendly demeanor with strong intellectual prowess which presents a unique blend that sets it apart in the competitive landscape of dispute resolution. This makes for an enjoyable client experience knowing that the firm can navigate complex legal challenges successfully.’

‘Stuart Clubb has a unique blend of accessibility, intellectual acumen and an extensive network. He ensures that his approachability does not compromise the depth and sharpness of his legal strategies. This ability to demystify complex legal processes and communicate them in an understandable manner distinguishes him from many of his competitors.’

‘Stuart Clubb, who heads up the insolvency team, is very knowledgeable about insolvency law which is very important for us when instructing solicitors. He is an excellent litigator, responsive and proactive. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Aberdein Considine has an impressive team that attracts a high quality of work.’

‘I have mainly dealt with Ross Webb, who heads the insolvency and corporate recovery team in Edinburgh and has a wealth of experience in that area. Ross is a pleasure to work with, and I have always found him thorough and well prepared, as well as commercially minded.’

‘Ross Webb is an effective lawyer who seeks to establish good working relationships for the long term.’ 

‘I am aware that Aberdein Considine is a multidisciplinary legal firm with a lot of strength and depth who offer a wide range of services.’

‘My initial point of contact was with Ross Webb, with the work being done by Karen Little. Both Ross and Karen were friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. Both were pragmatic and commercial, and work was turned around quickly.’

‘A very capable and experienced team at Aberdein Considine, with lots of experience in the insolvency and restructuring market, quick to respond to requests.’

‘Karen Little and Ross Webb both stand out for their recent involvement in an insolvency matter where Karen achieved an excellent result in obtaining a court order in a short timeframe.’

‘Angus Wood was someone who it was possible to have full confidence in, and that confidence then spread to the wider team. Angus knew his jurisdiction, handled the other parties skilfully and gave pragmatic advice.’

‘The team includes people with a range of expertise in different areas and sectors. They bring this knowledge to the insolvency cases they deal with to provide tailored insolvency advice that is relevant to the client.’

‘Angus Wood is the individual that I deal with most at BTO. He is excellent. He quickly identifies the issues that matter to his client and then prepares a strategy with those issues at its core. As a result, he does not get hung up on the extraneous issues.’

‘Within the Scottish market, they have significant experience in insolvency and company law matters – particularly contentious matters. They bring that depth of experience to bear on achieving the best outcomes for clients in relation to corporate difficulties.’

‘Angus Wood is the stand out partner. He is unbelievably intelligent, and displays a real commercial acumen. He is a real asset to the team.’

‘BTO is a high-profile team in Scotland for professional negligence and liability practice.’