Formal insolvency proceedings can often shine a light on contentious issues such as fraud, misconduct, or negligence, either by a director or another party. When insolvency gives rise to legal disputes, acting quickly to manage risk and maximise recoveries is paramount.
In times of corporate insolvency, disputes are often complex, and the stakes often high. Whether this involves allegations of wrongful or fraudulent trading, challenges to transactions made prior to insolvency, or efforts to recover misappropriated assets, this is a critical time for all concerned.
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Browse our dedicated restructuring siteWhen emotions are running high, BTG can provide calm and measured advice, guiding you through matters of contention, where protecting stakeholders and ensuring compliance is key. Combining commercial insight with deep legal expertise, our proactive approach ensures disputes are resolved efficiently – through negotiation where possible, and litigation when necessary.
Our contentious insolvency team provides clear, strategic advice to solicitors, insolvency practitioners, directors, and stakeholders in navigating the complexities of insolvency-related litigation. This includes identifying claims arising from antecedent transactions, fraud, misconduct, or compliance issues, or investigating and pursuing claims to recover assets that may have been hidden, dissipated, or improperly transferred.
Our national team works collaboratively, drawing on a wealth of knowledge to offer timely and pragmatic advice tailored to you. With experience across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions, we are just as adept at handling high-stakes, cross-border disputes, as we are with smaller, targeted claims.
Working in collaboration with BTG’s offshore offices, the contentious insolvency team are able to deal with asset recovery investigations across multiple jurisdictions leading to enhanced recoveries for stakeholders.
Our goal is to protect value, manage risk, and deliver results. From dispute through to resolution, BTG will help you navigate the challenges and move forward with clarity and confidence.
