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Comprehensive personal bankruptcy services for high-net worth-individuals
International bankruptcy experts
We regularly act for both the trustee and the debtor in bankruptcies where the debts run to millions. We have particular expertise advising internationally mobile, high-net-worth individuals, their family members and companies when, whether due to debt size or liquidity issues, that individual is threatened with bankruptcy proceedings.
Many of the bankruptcies we deal with have a cross-border element and we have significant experience advising on bankruptcies that span multiple jurisdictions. Such cases often involve working with overseas lawyers to preserve and recover international assets, making and defending insolvency proceedings in other jurisdictions, challenges to voluntary arrangements and investigating offshore trusts.
By involving us at an early stage if you find yourself facing financial difficulties, we can help you identify problems and aid meaningful conversations with stakeholders to achieve the best outcome. That could involve a formal insolvency process or other personalised solutions to help you manage your debts and future financial obligations.
Contact our team of experienced lawyers to help you or your clients navigate any challenges they are facing, with clear and effective advice.
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
+44 20 7470 4429+44 7943 503198robin.henry@collyerbristow.com
Personal Insolvency work highlights
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.
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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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Advising on personal insolvency
We advised on the individual voluntary arrangement of a high-profile bankrupt with debts exceeding £2bn.
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Advising the spouse of a bankrupted former high net worth individual
We advised the spouse of a former high net worth individual who was made bankrupt. The matter involved defending a claim by the bankrupt’s trustee in bankruptcy that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue of an interest in a substantial property.
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Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national
We are acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national
We are advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.
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Inland Revenue investigations
Protecting family assets
Negotiating repayment agreements
Recovering international assets
Making and defending insolvency proceedings
Investigating offshore trusts
Making and defending insolvency proceedings
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- gavin.kramer@collyerbristow.comGavin
KramerSenior Associate
Talk to Gavin about Corporate recovery, restructuring & insolvency, Commercial disputes and Personal insolvency
Personal Insolvency
Personal Insolvency
Professional advice for complex and high-value personal insolvency matters
Personal bankruptcy often involves complex and contentious legal issues, especially when it concerns international debtors, creditors, lenders, assets and financial structures. Our partner-led team has the expertise to help you tackle these challenges. We advise the full range of stakeholders including trustees in bankruptcy, debtors and their families, creditors and anyone involved with or exposed to the personal insolvency process.
Key contact
Gavin Kramer
Senior Associate
The Team
Our lawyers have the expertise and experience to provide you with creative, personalised solutions in a clear and understandable way.
Our Publications
Discover a wealth of invaluable guidance in the form of guides and brochures written by our expert lawyers.
Our insights
Discover the latest insights and thought leadership from our team of legal experts.
COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY SERVICES FOR HIGH-NET WORTH-INDIVIDUALS
International bankruptcy experts
We regularly act for both the trustee and the debtor in bankruptcies where the debts run to millions. We have particular expertise advising internationally mobile, high-net-worth individuals, their family members and companies when, whether due to debt size or liquidity issues, that individual is threatened with bankruptcy proceedings.
Many of the bankruptcies we deal with have a cross-border element and we have significant experience advising on bankruptcies that span multiple jurisdictions. Such cases often involve working with overseas lawyers to preserve and recover international assets, making and defending insolvency proceedings in other jurisdictions, challenges to voluntary arrangements and investigating offshore trusts.
By involving us at an early stage if you find yourself facing financial difficulties, we can help you identify problems and aid meaningful conversations with stakeholders to achieve the best outcome. That could involve a formal insolvency process or other personalised solutions to help you manage your debts and future financial obligations.
Contact our team of experienced lawyers to help you or your clients navigate any challenges they are facing, with clear and effective advice.
Gavin KramerSenior Associate
View Gavin Kramer's profilePeter PrattSenior Associate
View Peter Pratt's profileRobin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
View Robin Henry's profilePersonal Insolvency work highlights
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.
Led by:
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.
Led by:
Advising on personal insolvency
We advised on the individual voluntary arrangement of a high-profile bankrupt with debts exceeding £2bn.
Led by:
Advising the spouse of a bankrupted former high net worth individual
We advised the spouse of a former high net worth individual who was made bankrupt. The matter involved defending a claim by the bankrupt’s trustee in bankruptcy that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue of an interest in a substantial property.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national
We are acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national
We are advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.
Led by:
Inland Revenue investigations
Protecting family assets
Negotiating repayment agreements
Recovering international assets
Making and defending insolvency proceedings
Investigating offshore trusts
Making and defending insolvency proceedings
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