Radcliffe Chambers have expertise in all aspects of insolvency litigation and legal advisory work, often involving a cross-border element. Members of chambers are experienced in corporate insolvency law including administrations, liquidations and company voluntary arrangements, where members such as Christopher Boardman KC acted for investors in Infinity Developments Liverpool, a case concerning the failed £85m development of Liverpool’s tallest building, in the successful opposition of the administrators’ application to sell the lease and its associated assets to an entity suspected to have links with the developer. David Mohyuddin KC is another name active across the piece, and James Morgan KC has a strong cross-border practice, handling cases in the BVI.
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
‘Christopher is excellent at strategy and is able to pick out the key issues in a case from the outset. His drafting is excellent and is able to get the right balance in presenting a case. His advocacy is second to none and he has grown into the role of leading counsel seamlessly.'
‘David is able to cut through the issues quickly and effectively. Very practically minded and down to earth.’
‘James is superb at cross-examination with piercing, straightforward questioning.’
‘Matthew is a fearsome advocate and extremely tenacious on his feet. He prepares thoroughly and has a growing following amongst City firms doing upper mid-market work.’
2022 Silks
'Extremely client facing and accessible, he performs very well in contested situations on his feet and is able to easily grasp the commerciality of what is required.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘He is meticulous around detail and is robust in his advice. He is confident on his feet.’
‘Tina is clearly an expert in her field and has a sharp mind. She knows insolvency law exceptionally well. She is practical and a joy to work with.’
‘Dawn's approach, and advocacy style, is focused, thorough and unflappable.'
‘Very thorough advocate, personable and reliable, steady pair of hands in distress scenarios.'
‘Kate is excellent - she is reliable, she is approachable, she can deal with even the most difficult clients.'
‘Christopher is very quick to pick up on the important details and is incredibly thorough. This shines through in his advocacy.'
‘Andrew is good at getting to the nub of the issue. He is helpful at providing advice as to strategy. He is easy to work with and has a commercial approach.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘He is meticulous around detail and is robust in his advice. He is confident on his feet.’
‘Tina is clearly an expert in her field and has a sharp mind. She knows insolvency law exceptionally well. She is practical and a joy to work with.’
‘Dawn's approach, and advocacy style, is focused, thorough and unflappable.'
‘Very thorough advocate, personable and reliable, steady pair of hands in distress scenarios.'
‘Kate is excellent - she is reliable, she is approachable, she can deal with even the most difficult clients.'
‘Christopher is very quick to pick up on the important details and is incredibly thorough. This shines through in his advocacy.'
‘Andrew is good at getting to the nub of the issue. He is helpful at providing advice as to strategy. He is easy to work with and has a commercial approach.’