The 'well-rounded' team at Darwin Gray LLP has 'lots of experience' in the insolvency field on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Key to the firm's success in the space can be attributed to the efforts of the 'very capable and well-connected' team head Mark Rostron , who is best-known for his work for officeholders, including IPs and trustees in bankruptcy. As well as his deep knowledge of the relevant law, Rostron is also noted for his ability to handle the advocacy in hearings by virtue of his higher rights of audience. Senior associate Kate Heaney leverages her broader commercial litigation smarts to good effect on contentious insolvency matters, regularly assisting Rostron, as well as developing her own caseload for IPs.
Testimonials
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- 'It is a well-rounded team with lots of experience.'
- 'Mark Rostron is very capable and well connected.'
Key clients
- Michelle Williams (insolvency practitioner at Bailams & Co Insolvency Practitioners)
- Huw Powel, Katrina Orum and Sue Clay (insolvency practitioners at Begbies Traynor (Cardiff))
Work highlights
- Advised on fixed sum compensation proposed by the Foskett Panel.
- Advising on validity of debentures and antecedent transactions arising from settlement of foreign investors’ (in excess of 100 investors) litigation against a group of companies and its director.