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Gavin Kramer
Qualification date: 1991
Specialising in:
- Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency
- Commercial disputes
- Personal insolvency
- Breach of duty claims against directors
- Unfair prejudice claims by shareholders
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Gavin Kramer
- Senior Associate
- +44 20 7468 7256
- +44 7956 381277
- gavin.kramer@collyerbristow.com
Gavin is a highly experienced Senior Associate specialising in high value insolvency and commercial litigation. He acts for insolvency practitioners, funders, creditors, directors, debtors, claimants and defendants. He has particular expertise in bringing and defending complex claims against company directors and regularly advises on director’s disqualification, voluntary arrangements and large bankruptcies, often with a cross border dimension.
Gavin has a detailed knowledge of insolvency law, and wide experience of high value bankruptcy and company insolvency. He adopts a pragmatic, commercial approach to litigation and recognises the importance of responding promptly and clearly to clients’ questions and concerns.
He co-edits the insolvency chapter of Sweet & Maxwell’s Landlord and Tenant Factbook.
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Gavin's work highlights
Acting against the director of a company in liquidation
We acted on a £4.5m claim under the Insolvency Act 1986 against the director of a company in liquidation. The claim was successfully resolved through ADR.
Acting against the improper use of tax-avoidance schemes
We acted on a claim against directors for the improper use of tax-avoidance schemes.
Acting in a multi-million international arbitration
We advised a foreign company facing claims for a share of its recovery in a multi-million international arbitration.
Acting on a substantial debt-recovery claim
We acted on a substantial debt-recovery claim against a Swiss company, including dealing with service out of the jurisdiction and issues arising under Swiss law.
Acting on a wrongful trading claim
We acted on a wrongful trading claim seeking damages in excess of £6m.
Advising a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development
We acted for a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development in London which the bankrupt sought to protect through a sham trust. This involved multiple contested applications by the bankrupt, all of which were successfully resisted, and the assembling of evidence to prove that the trust document relied on by the bankrupt and his family was either a sham (the bankrupt having acted at all times as if there was no trust in place) or a post-dated document created after the bankruptcy.
Advising family members of the director of an offshore company in liquidation
We advised family members of the director of an offshore company in liquidation on dealing with enquiries from the liquidator. This involved dealing with cross-border insolvency issues and responding to threats made to examine the family members in court.
Advising on a claim for fraudulent trading
We acted on a claim for fraudulent trading, dishonest assistance, knowing receipt, unjust enrichment and breach of director’s duty valued at £12m. This included obtain freezing injunctions against two of the defendants and successfully opposing an application by one of them to set aside the freezing injunction.
Advising on a CVA in the health sector
We advised on the CVA (company voluntary arrangement) of a high-profile chain providing medical services. This included advising on voting, the conduct of a highly contentious creditors’ meeting, complex creditor claims and a variation of the CVA’s terms.
Advising on bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement
We advised a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.
Spotlight
podcast
BHS Judgment #2 – Trading Misfeasance
Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies, focusing on trading misfeasance, in our latest edition of Spats in the City.
Jul 25 · Spats in the City
podcast
BHS Judgment #1 – Wrongful trading
Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies in our latest edition of Spats in the City.
Jul 25 · Spats in the City
podcast
‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 2)
Senior Associates Gavin Kramer and Peter Pratt specialise in contentious insolvency. In this second episode they look at transaction at an undervalue (TUV) and preference claims.
May 30 · Restructuring Conversations
podcast
‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 1)
Senior Associate Gavin Kramer specialises in contentious insolvency. In this introduction, he sets the scene for a look at how liquidators, administrators and trustees in bankruptcy can recover payments and asset transfers made by the company or bankrupt.
Feb 24 · Restructuring Conversations
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Quick glance: publications
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Depositions
- Private equity/post M&A disputes
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Shareholders’ Disputes
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Strike Out Applications
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Pre-Action Conduct
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Breach of Warranty Claims (Share Acquisition)
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Security for Costs
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Force Majeure
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Summary Judgment
Publications
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Depositions
Hague Convention letters of request are an effective and common tool used by US litigants to obtain evidence and documents from potential witnesses in the UK where the witnesses are unwilling to give evidence voluntarily for US proceedings.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Private equity/post M&A disputes
Often involving complex, cross-border issues, our team has a great deal of experience in resolving the full range of post-M&A disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud
Authorised push payment (“APP”) fraud is reportedly the largest class of payment fraud in the UK. There may be the opportunity to obtain compensation under a voluntary banking code and to complain to the Financial Services Ombudsman (“FOS”) if compensation is not paid.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Shareholders’ Disputes
Shareholders disputes can arise for any reason, but common circumstances include a divergence of opinion for the future direction of the company or the unfair distribution of responsibilities between the parties.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Strike Out Applications
The purpose of an application to the court to strike out is the deletion of material from a party’s statement of case so that it cannot be relied on in the proceedings. If a whole statement of case is struck out, this should lead to the court giving judgment for the applying party.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Pre-Action Conduct
Under the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (“the CPR”), a claimant is expected to take certain steps before issuing court proceedings, including exchanging information with the intended defendant, and attempting to settle the matter in dispute.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Breach of Warranty Claims (Share Acquisition)
Warranties are contractual statements of fact that are typically given by a seller to a buyer in a share purchase agreement (“SPA”) or other contract as one of the ways in which risk is allocated between parties in the acquisition of a target company (the “Target”).
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Security for Costs
A party to proceedings (usually the defendant) may be able to obtain an order that another party (usually the claimant) provide security for its costs.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Force Majeure
Force majeure refers to events which are beyond the control of the parties to a contract such as war, epidemic, geological disaster or an act of god.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Summary Judgment
Summary judgment is a means by which the court can give judgment on a claim (or a particular issue within a claim) without the need for a trial.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
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Specialising in: Banking & financial disputes, Commercial disputes, Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency, Financial regulatory & Personal insolvency
+44 20 7470 4429
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Gavin Kramer
Senior Associate
Qualification 1991
Specialising in...
- Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency
- Commercial disputes
- Personal insolvency
- Breach of duty claims against directors
- Unfair prejudice claims by shareholders
"We found Gavin at all times to be professional and engaged in our project. We would not hesitate to call on his expertise again"
Client feedback
BHS Judgment #2 – Trading Misfeasance
Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies, focusing on trading misfeasance, in our latest edition of Spats in the City.
Jul 25 · Spats in the City
BHS Judgment #1 – Wrongful trading
Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies in our latest edition of Spats in the City.
Jul 25 · Spats in the City
‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 2)
Senior Associates Gavin Kramer and Peter Pratt specialise in contentious insolvency. In this second episode they look at transaction at an undervalue (TUV) and preference claims.
May 30 · Restructuring Conversations
‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 1)
Senior Associate Gavin Kramer specialises in contentious insolvency. In this introduction, he sets the scene for a look at how liquidators, administrators and trustees in bankruptcy can recover payments and asset transfers made by the company or bankrupt.
Feb 24 · Restructuring Conversations
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What you need to know: directors’ dutiesWhat you need to know: directors’ duties
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Do company directors owe a ‘creditor duty’ when a company is nearing insolvency?Do company directors owe a ‘creditor duty’ when a company is nearing insolvency?
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Frozen or terminated bank accounts: What can you do?Frozen or terminated bank accounts: What can you do?
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- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Depositions
- Private equity/post M&A disputes
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Shareholders’ Disputes
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Strike Out Applications
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Pre-Action Conduct
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Breach of Warranty Claims (Share Acquisition)
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Security for Costs
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Force Majeure
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Summary Judgment
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Specialising in Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency, Commercial disputes and Personal insolvency- Company secretarial services
- Financial regulatory
- Private equity
- Investing in the UK
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- CB Comply: Data protection training
- CB Comply: DSAR & data breach support
- CB Counsel: an extension of your in-house legal team
- Employers’ duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
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- Employment law for employees
- Residential property & conveyancing
- Reputation & privacy disputes
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- Resealing foreign grants of probate
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About
Gavin is a highly experienced Senior Associate specialising in high value insolvency and commercial litigation. He acts for insolvency practitioners, funders, creditors, directors, debtors, claimants and defendants. He has particular expertise in bringing and defending complex claims against company directors and regularly advises on director’s disqualification, voluntary arrangements and large bankruptcies, often with a cross border dimension.
Gavin has a detailed knowledge of insolvency law, and wide experience of high value bankruptcy and company insolvency. He adopts a pragmatic, commercial approach to litigation and recognises the importance of responding promptly and clearly to clients’ questions and concerns.
He co-edits the insolvency chapter of Sweet & Maxwell’s Landlord and Tenant Factbook.
Recognition
work highlights
Acting against the director of a company in liquidation
We acted on a £4.5m claim under the Insolvency Act 1986 against the director of a company in liquidation. The claim was successfully resolved through ADR.
Acting against the improper use of tax-avoidance schemes
We acted on a claim against directors for the improper use of tax-avoidance schemes.
Acting in a multi-million international arbitration
We advised a foreign company facing claims for a share of its recovery in a multi-million international arbitration.
Acting on a substantial debt-recovery claim
We acted on a substantial debt-recovery claim against a Swiss company, including dealing with service out of the jurisdiction and issues arising under Swiss law.
Acting on a wrongful trading claim
We acted on a wrongful trading claim seeking damages in excess of £6m.
Advising a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development
We acted for a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development in London which the bankrupt sought to protect through a sham trust. This involved multiple contested applications by the bankrupt, all of which were successfully resisted, and the assembling of evidence to prove that the trust document relied on by the bankrupt and his family was either a sham (the bankrupt having acted at all times as if there was no trust in place) or a post-dated document created after the bankruptcy.
Advising family members of the director of an offshore company in liquidation
We advised family members of the director of an offshore company in liquidation on dealing with enquiries from the liquidator. This involved dealing with cross-border insolvency issues and responding to threats made to examine the family members in court.
Advising on a claim for fraudulent trading
We acted on a claim for fraudulent trading, dishonest assistance, knowing receipt, unjust enrichment and breach of director’s duty valued at £12m. This included obtain freezing injunctions against two of the defendants and successfully opposing an application by one of them to set aside the freezing injunction.
Advising on a CVA in the health sector
We advised on the CVA (company voluntary arrangement) of a high-profile chain providing medical services. This included advising on voting, the conduct of a highly contentious creditors’ meeting, complex creditor claims and a variation of the CVA’s terms.
Advising on bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement
We advised a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.
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