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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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Testimonials

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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.’

Key clients

  • Bibby Financial Services Limited
  • Keenan Corporate Finance

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.