Often leveraging its national network, Dentons is known for handling complex matters involving interim orders, issues arising under the Insolvency Act, and provisional orders. Philip Knight leads the team from Edinburgh and regularly acts in high-profile winding up petitions and director disqualifications. Glasgow’s Eoghann Green is noted for his specialism in contentious insolvency work, in addition to handling asset recovery issues, and cross-border insolvencies. Dividing his time between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Jack Mullen draws on his extensive experience in commercial disputes to handle corporate insolvency litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong team - Jack Mullen is a star.’
'The team bring sector specialist knowledge (in areas such as food & drink) and combine with deep knowledge across various areas of law.'
'Eoghann Green - brings knowledge and skills across restructuring and litigation.'
Key clients
- BDO
- FRP
- Begbies Traynor
- Zetland Capital
Work highlights
Advised the Administrators on all aspects of the Empire cinema administration, including financial recoveries and various pieces of litigation.
Assisted the Joint Liquidators in recovering approximately £500,000 from Gordon Investments following a disputed asset transfer before Unity Partnership LLP's insolvency, facilitating creditor dividends.
Reviewed 18 inherited insolvency cases and pinpoint procedural omissions under the Insolvency Act 1986 and Insolvency (Scotland) Rules 2018.
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
Philip Knight
Other key lawyers
Eoghann Green; Jack Mullen