Dispute Resolution
Insolvency & Restructuring Litigation
We act in complex disputes arising in the context of insolvency and restructuring, representing creditors, directors, insolvency practitioners, and other stakeholders in contentious insolvency matters.
Discuss Your MatterOverview
Insolvency and restructuring situations often give rise to complex and contentious disputes. Creditors seek to recover debts or challenge transactions that have prejudiced their position. Directors face claims for wrongful trading, breach of duty, or disqualification. Insolvency practitioners pursue misfeasance claims and transaction avoidance. These disputes require specialist expertise and an understanding of the unique procedural and commercial context of insolvency.
At BlueLion Law, we have extensive experience in all aspects of contentious insolvency work. We act for creditors pursuing claims in insolvency proceedings, directors defending against wrongful trading and other claims, insolvency practitioners bringing misfeasance and avoidance claims, and other stakeholders with interests affected by insolvency situations.
Our approach combines technical expertise in insolvency law with our broader dispute resolution capabilities. We understand that insolvency disputes often involve time pressure, limited resources, and competing interests that require careful navigation. We work efficiently and strategically to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
We also have significant experience in the contentious aspects of restructuring transactions, including disputes about the validity of restructuring plans, challenges to creditor meetings, and litigation arising from failed restructuring attempts.
Our Expertise
Why Choose BlueLion Law for Insolvency & Restructuring Litigation
Specialist Expertise
Deep knowledge of insolvency law combined with strong commercial litigation capabilities.
All Stakeholder Perspective
Experience acting for creditors, directors, and insolvency practitioners gives us insight into all perspectives.
Efficient Approach
We understand the resource constraints in insolvency situations and work efficiently to maximize recovery value.
Restructuring Experience
Expertise in the contentious aspects of restructuring transactions and restructuring plan disputes.
Our Services
What We Do
Our insolvency & restructuring litigation practice covers a comprehensive range of services to meet your needs.
Creditor Claims
Advising creditors on claims in insolvency proceedings, including proof of debt disputes, priority issues, and distribution challenges.
Directors' Liability
Defending and pursuing claims for wrongful trading, fraudulent trading, breach of duty, and director disqualification proceedings.
Transaction Avoidance
Claims to set aside preferences, transactions at undervalue, and transactions defrauding creditors.
Misfeasance Claims
Pursuing and defending misfeasance claims against directors, shadow directors, and others involved in company affairs.
Restructuring Disputes
Contentious aspects of restructuring including plan challenges, creditor meeting disputes, and cross-class cram-down issues.
Insolvency Practitioner Liability
Claims against insolvency practitioners for breach of duty or negligent conduct of proceedings.
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Representative Experience
Case Studies
Examples of our work in this practice area (details anonymized to protect client confidentiality).
Wrongful Trading Defense
Defended former directors of a failed retail chain against £35 million wrongful trading claim brought by liquidators. Complex issues regarding knowledge of insolvency and reasonable steps.
Outcome
Claim dismissed at trial; costs awarded to directors
Creditor Recovery Action
Represented a major creditor in pursuing transaction avoidance claims and pursuing recovery against connected parties who had extracted value prior to insolvency.
Outcome
Recovered £22 million for distribution to creditors
Restructuring Plan Challenge
Advised creditors in challenging a restructuring plan that unfairly prejudiced their position relative to other creditor classes.
Outcome
Plan modified to provide improved treatment for clients
Related Services
Related Practice Areas
Knowledge & Insights
Latest Insights
Directors' Duties in the Zone of Insolvency
Essential guidance on directors' duties when companies face financial distress.
Restructuring Plans: One Year On
Review of how restructuring plans have been used since their introduction.
Transaction Avoidance: Key Considerations
Practical guidance on transaction avoidance claims and defenses.
Discuss Your Insolvency & Restructuring Litigation Matter
Contact our team for a confidential discussion about how we can assist with your legal needs.