Alan Bennett
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPWomble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP remains an active player in the restructuring and insolvency space, backed by a strong track record in litigation, restructuring, and energy insolvency work. With experience covering distressed law firm mandates and cross-border insolvencies, Alan Bennett heads up the Bristol team, and also leads the firm’s national asset recovery team. He is supported by disputes expert Stephen Dilley in Bristol alongside real estate expert Craig Moore in Plymouth. On the energy side, Christopher Towner is a key contact.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Womble Bond Dickinson are one of our go-to firms for contentious insolvency work given their depth of experience in dealing with complex matters.’
‘Alan Bennett leads the team in the South West and is a highly competent strategic lawyer. He is always acutely aware of commercial issues. Alan has lots of experience in cross border insolvency issues.’
‘The team have been able to deal with all legal matters requested of them. Using specialist teams and utilising the internal knowledge and expertise required at the right time to ensure matters can progress in a timely manner.’
‘Alan Bennett - attentive, commercial, pro-active.’
‘Alan Bennett heads the team and has a hands-on approach with clients. He is remarkable at analysing complex problems and finding a realistic and commercial solution. Stephen Dilley in Plymouth is also an able litigator.’
‘A team with a strong regional market presence undertaking high-quality assignments, particularly in the energy and financial services sectors. Also uniquely placed to undertake complex cross border work.'
‘Alan Bennett is an outstanding lawyer; unfailingly commercial and always one step ahead.’
Key clients
- Albert Goodman
- Alvaraz & Marsal
- Begbies Traynor
- Bishop Fleming
- Cater Clark
- Castle Hill Insolvency
- Crowe
- Evelyn Partners
- Grant Thornton (UK) LLP
- Insolvency Service
- Interpath
- Kirks
- Milsted Langdon
- PKF Francis Clark
- Quantuma
- Richard J Smith
- RSM
- Westcotts Business Recovery
Work highlights
- Acted for the joint administrators of MCE Insurance Limited.
- Acted for Kirks in relation to its appointment as joint administrator of Quick Move Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alan Bennett