Intellectual Property
United Kingdom
10 September 2025
Covering the full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring mandates, Shoosmiths acts for a client base of trustees, corporates, and insolvency practitioners. The team is led by Stuart Clubb who is praised for his 'technical advice to clients' in relation to insolvency related litigation. Clubb is supported by Andrew Foyle, whose higher rights of audience sees him work on a portfolio of disputes covering challengeable transactions, directors’ duties, and winding up petitions. The 'very capable' Seonaid Sandham was recruited from Anderson Strathern in May 2024, bringing a wealth of experience acting for insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, and SMEs.
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Testimonials
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‘Stuart Clubb is the lynchpin of this practice. His understated approach belies his experience and technical ability.’
‘The insolvency litigation team at Shoosmiths in Scotland is headed up by Stuart Clubb. Stuart has a wealth of experience and expertise in insolvency. He is respected for his command of insolvency law and his commercial approach in litigation. He is very good at identifying the best case strategy to achieve his client's aims and outcomes.’
‘Stuart Clubb is recognised as a leader in insolvency law.'
- 'Stuart Clubb is well versed in the adversarial nature of litigation. He is a shrewd tactician who spends time considering the potential risks and benefits of the various approaches available. This allows clients to take informed decisions which meet with their commercial aims and objectives.’
‘Andrew Foyle and Seonaid Sandham are very capable lawyers, commercial and easy to deal with.’
‘Stuart Clubb was a brilliant litigator and tactician.’
Key clients
- Manolete Partners Plc
- Interpath
- AAB
- Grant Thornton
- Johnston Carmichael
- Azets
- Begbies Traynor
- Middlebrooks Business Recovery & Advice
- FRP Advisory
- Kroll Advisory Ltd
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of a leading insolvency litigation financing company in the pursuit of high-value claims against former directors for misfeasance and breach of director’s duties.
Acting on behalf of Administrators in the disposal of a property portfolio comprising a number of commercial properties and development land.
Acting on behalf of a Trustee in Sequestration in a contested application and subsequent appeal for consent to recover and sell the family home.
Practice head
Stuart Clubb
Other key lawyers
Andrew Foyle; Seonaid Sandham