Shepherd and Wedderburn fields a robust insolvency and restructuring offering, advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm is sought after by a range of high-profile clients from the banking, energy and retail sectors. Practice lead Fiona McKerrell‘s extensive experience across the insolvency and restructuring space sees her receive instructions from directors, lenders, and corporates. Gillian Carty spearheads the firm’s contentious insolvency offering and is regularly tasked with handling directors duties breaches, court applications, and transactional issues. Suzanne Knowles is well-versed in all aspects of transactional insolvency matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is a unique team with talent at all grades. It allows them to be efficient for me, deploying the right resource depending on the issue.’
- ‘Fiona McKerrell is my benchmark for a great Scottish restructuring expert. I trust her. She knows which of range of abilities to bring to each matter.’
Key clients
- Interpath Advisory
- FRP Advisory
Work highlights
Acted for FRP Advisory as joint administrators of Glenalmond Group Limited, Valve Components Limited and International Oilfield Drilling Supplies Limited (all in administration).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Suzanne Knowles
Practice head
Fiona McKerrell
Other key lawyers
Gillian Carty; Suzanne Knowles; Laura McMillan