Shoosmiths LLP bolstered its insolvency department with the hire of Tanya Surgeon from Tughans in January 2025. Practice head Ciaran McCorry specialises in insolvency litigation and acts for administrators on appointment challenges and also defends clients against debt claims. Surgeon routinely represents clients in the High Court and regularly assists with bankruptcy petitions and winding up proceedings.
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‘The recent recruitment of Tanya Surgeon is an excellent hire and one which should draw more local insolvency work to the firm as she is a brilliant solicitor.’
‘Tanya Surgeon is a wonderful hire for the team. A leading lawyer in the field and I will now instruct Shoosmiths due to her presence there.’
‘Tanya Surgeon is an excellent lawyer. She matches very strong technical skills with commercial outcomes and advice - a trusted advisor.’
‘Shoosmith’s dispute resolution and debt collection services stand out due to their client-focused, comprehensive approach. They combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of various industries, offering tailored strategies for both debt recovery and dispute resolution. They are proactive in their intervention, they team to avoid prolonged litigation.’
‘A standout individual in the team is Tanya Surgeon; Tanya specialises in financial services disputes and is a great insolvency lawyer. Her expertise in complex insolvency matters and financial services disputes sets her apart. Tanya combines deep technical knowledge with a practical, results-driven approach, ensuring that clients receive not only expert legal advice but also strategic solutions.’
Key clients
- Bibby Financial Services Limited
- Keenan Corporate Finance
- NatWest
- Hays Recruitment Limited
- BlueSky Resource Recovery Limited
- Ulster Bank Limited
- Arkle Finance Limited
Work highlights
Advising Bibby Financial Services Limited in respect of complex cross-jurisdictional issues regarding the validity of its security over a Northern Ireland company and appointed administrators on its behalf.
Advising Keenan Corporate Finance in its capacity as Administrators of a large Northern Ireland cleaning company, Rise 2 Shine Ltd (In Administration).
Advised a financial institution in respect of its insolvent customer, and in respect of a dispute with the Liquidator of the company relating to alleged preferential payments in the context of a director’s personal guarantee.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ciaran McCorry
Other key lawyers
Tanya Surgeon