The field of restructuring and insolvency law in Scotland is filled with noteworthy professionals, who through their expertise and commitment, are assisting businesses to redefine their structures or navigate smoothly through insolvency proceedings. From industry veterans to emerging talent, these lawyers offer not just legal guidance, but their wisdom and acumen that has been honed by experience and years of hard work. In this article, we recognize and delve into the profiles of some of these notable Scottish restructuring and insolvency lawyers.
Their domain involves legal matters that are both contentious and non-contentious, involving sectors such as retail, travel, and leisure to name a few. They serve a client base consisting of distressed companies, lenders, and insolvency practitioners among others. Armed with their extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of directors’ duties, these professionals are redefining the landscape of restructuring and insolvency law in Scotland.
Let’s take a closer look at some of these commendable lawyers, their credentials, and the firms to which they bring their profound expertise and exceptional skills.
Eric Baijal
Eric Baijal is the head of the insolvency department at BBM Solicitors based in Edinburgh. Baijal has considerable expertise in handling complex insolvency litigation matters, taking the lead on restructuring mandates of all sorts within the legal landscape.
Gillian Carty
Gillian Carty, based at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, is an authority on directors’ duties and misconduct. She leads the contentious side of practice in Edinburgh and provides high-level advice on complex insolvency proceedings as a certified insolvency practitioner.
Michael Thomson
Firm Burness Paull is home to the seasoned professional, Michael Thomson. As head of the restructuring and insolvency team, Thomson delivers quality advice amidst various business scenarios facing difficulties and need restructuring in different sectors such as retail, leisure and travel.
Gordon Hollerin
Gordon Hollerin, at Harper Macleod LLP, has a commendable reputation in advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, financial institutions and directors on liquidation processes, corporate restructuring mandates, and contentious insolvency matters.
Gary Moffat
Also at Burness Paull is Gary Moffat who leads the dispute resolution team impressively warranting action on a range of commercial and insolvency-related disputes.
Stephanie Carr
Partner at Thorntons, Stephanie Carr, possesses deep and extensive knowledge on a range of restructuring matters, including insolvency-related litigation and corporate restructuring. With no firm website, Carr’s fame is majorly a result of her expertise and knowledge base.
Jamie McIntosh
Head of the Scottish restructuring team at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Jamie McIntosh specializes in advising financial institutions, distressed companies and businesses seeking to acquire distressed assets on an array of restructuring and insolvency matters.
Alan Crawford Meek
Alan Crawford Meek, partner at Morton Fraser, has a healthy reputation in advising on corporate restructuring, directors’ duties and director disqualification proceedings, serving the full range of stakeholders.
Addi Spiers
Addi Spiers at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, boasts in her expertise in acting for lenders on development and corporate finance, also throwing plenty of assistance in acquisition finance.
Tim Cooper
Tim Cooper, also at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, leads the firm’s UK contentious insolvency team. He has significant experience in representing insolvency practitioners and financial institutions in restructuring and transactional matters.
The wealth of knowledge, experience and the remarkable perseverance of these lawyers help accelerate the growth of Scotland’s legal scene. Each character portrays an impressive sense of duty, dedication and an unyielding approach to solving complex legal challenges within the insolvency and restructuring sphere.
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