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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.

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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.

Personal Insolvency work highlights

Europe modern complex of residential buildings
person writing at a table
couple-separation
Ballpoint Pen Resting On Top Of Stack Of Documents
Business accounting concept

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 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.

Advising on personal insolvency

We advised on the individual voluntary arrangement of a high-profile bankrupt with debts exceeding £2bn.

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.

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.

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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    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.

    • The Team

      Our lawyers have the expertise and experience to provide you with creative, personalised solutions in a clear and understandable way.

      ArrowMeet the team

    • Our Publications

      Discover a wealth of invaluable guidance in the form of guides and brochures written by our expert lawyers.

      ArrowSee our downloads

    • Our insights

      Discover the latest insights and thought leadership from our team of legal experts.

      ArrowFind out more

    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.

    Personal Insolvency work highlights

    Europe modern complex of residential buildings
    person writing at a table
    couple-separation
    Ballpoint Pen Resting On Top Of Stack Of Documents
    Business accounting concept

    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 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.

    Advising on personal insolvency

    We advised on the individual voluntary arrangement of a high-profile bankrupt with debts exceeding £2bn.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Jump to the top of the Personal Insolvency page.

    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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