Client:
Prestigious mid-sized City law firm that has an eclectic client base and a reputation for having a supportive, collaborative and welcoming culture.
Role:
Corporate Insolvency including:
- Defending directors against claims under the Insolvency Act
- Winding up petitions
- Transactions at undervalue
- Overdrawn directors' loan accounts
- Misfeasance claims
Personal Insolvency including:
- Dealing with complex IVAs including capacity issues and evasive debtors
- Defending personal guarantee claims
- Asset realisations
- Income payment orders
Key attractions:
- Hands on mentoring and development from the head of insolvency disputes
- Breadth of insolvency work and range of clients from well known corporates to family offices and UHNWIs
- Culture and ethos of the firm with low staff turnover
- Excellent work/life balance- one of the lowest chargeable hour targets in the City
Successful candidate:
- Qualified solicitor with 2-5 PQE, England & Wales
- At least 2 years insolvency disputes experience gained within a UK law firm