Restructuring & Insolvency
Edwin Coe’s Restructuring & Insolvency team is recognised for its strategic, commercial and pragmatic approach to complex insolvency matters.
We advise across the full spectrum of personal and corporate insolvency, from statutory demands and bankruptcy petitions to high-value fraud claims and director disqualification proceedings. Our lawyers are known for their technical excellence, responsiveness and ability to navigate sensitive and high-stakes disputes.
We also routinely handle regulatory and disciplinary matters for Insolvency Practitioners, representing both individual professionals and accountancy firms.
We often collaborate with colleagues who have specialist knowledge in related practice areas, such as Banking, Property, Employment, Private Client and Insurance, to offer clients comprehensive support for a range of complex issues.
What we do best:
- Contentious Insolvency Litigation
Acting in high-value disputes including validation orders, winding-up petitions, and rescission applications.
- Cross-Border & Complex Matters
Advising on international insolvency issues, recognition proceedings, and multi-jurisdictional asset tracing.
- Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring
Supporting companies through Company Voluntary Arrangements (“CVAs”), Administrations, Company Voluntary Liquidations (“CVLs”), Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (“MVLs”), Compulsory Liquidations and restructuring plans, including pre-pack administrations and turnaround strategies.
- Director & Officer Defence
Advising directors on claims for wrongful trading, misfeasance, antecedent transactions such as preference and transactions at an undervalues and disqualification proceedings.
- Fraud & Asset Recovery
Pursuing and defending claims involving fraudulent trading, undervalue transactions, and overdrawn loan accounts.
- Personal Insolvency Solutions
Advising individuals on bankruptcy, IVAs, and defending statutory demands, with a focus on preserving assets and reputations.
