Drawing upon a ‘deep knowledge and understanding’ of restructuring and insolvency matters, the team at boutique litigation firm Enyo Law LLP excels in handling contentious insolvency matters both on behalf of and adverse to officeholders. Recognised as an ’exceptional tactician’, Jamie Leader has the experience and gravitas to be able to run large-scale litigation, and as well as drawing upon his own excellent client relationships, is also regularly referred work to by larger conflicted law firms. Leader co-heads the team alongside Oliver Rule, with both particularly skilled in dealing with the insolvencies of regulated financial services businesses.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a deep knowledge and understanding in the field of corporate restructuring and insolvency. They are an outstanding firm to work with.’
  • 'They are very professional, reliable and proactive.'
  • 'Jamie Leader is an exceptional tactician who gives clear and unambiguous advice.'
  • ‘Jamie Leader is quite simply one of the cleverest solicitors in this field. He also has excellent client relationships, but most importantly (for a relatively small firm) has the experience and depth of knowledge to run large-scale litigation without having to bring in a large team of associates and more junior solicitors.'

  • 'Enyo Law is a relatively small bespoke practice but with very strong partners and associates who have a deep knowledge and understanding in the field of corporate restructuring and insolvency. They are an outstanding firm to work with.'

  • 'Jamie is always available to assist whenever needed, and we are grateful for the excellent level of service and support he provides.'

  • 'What makes them unique is the firm’s ability to provide advice taking into account the very specific and unusual circumstances of the case, and the ability to calmly explain clearly and concisely the issues, risks and resolutions available whilst being sensitive to the personal concerns and distress that often go hand in hand with complex matters.'
  • 'Stand out lawyers include Jamie Leader, Oliver Rule, and Deborah Tillett.'
  • 'Enoy Law is a bespoke practice but with very strong partners and associates who have a deep knowledge and understanding in the field of corporate restructuring and insolvency. They are an outstanding firm to work with.'
  • 'The stand out partner is undoubtedly Jamie Leader. Jamie started as a barrister and has specialised in insolvency throughout his career. He is quite simply one of the cleverest solicitors in this field. He also has excellent client relationships, but most importantly has the experience and depth of knowledge to run large-scale litigation without having to bring in a large team of associates and more junior solicitors. I cannot recommend him highly enough.'

Key clients

  • Administrator of Greensill Bank AG
  • EasyGroup Limited
  • Octopus Energy Retail 2022 Limited
  • Liquidators of Izodia Plc
  • Liquidators of Bilta
  • Administrators of Allied Wallet Ltd
  • Three creditors of South Central Management Ltd (in liquidation)
  • SPB Bank

Work highlights

Advised the German Insolvency Administrator of Greensill Bank AG on a substantial dispute with the administrators of Greensill Capital UK Ltd.
Representing Octopus Energy in a dispute with the special administrators of Bulb Energy.
Acting for the liquidators of Bilta on a Supreme Court appeal considering the scope of fraudulent trading and the operation of limitation periods against dissolved companies.

Practice head

Jamie Leader; Oliver Rule

Other key lawyers

Deborah Tillett