William Moffett KC formally appointed at Westminster ceremony

We are delighted to mark the formal appointment of William Moffett KC as King’s Counsel at today’s ceremony. This is a significant and well deserved achievement, recognising his outstanding work and contribution to the Bar. Congratulations to William Moffett KC on this milestone.    

Keith Rowley KC and Wendy Mathers speak at the White Paper Conference

Keith Rowley KC and Wendy Mathers recently spoke at the White Paper Conference in a session titled Pensions Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Clients. Keith discussed “How are familiar surplus and winding-up issues playing out in a new context?” Wendy discussed “What are the latest and most impactful Ombudsman decisions […]

William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel

We are delighted to announce that William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel.  William is a highly regarded barrister who is recognised for his expertise in wills, trusts, real estate and charity disputes. He is frequently instructed in High Court litigation and on appeals, often in critical, high-value cases. He is recommended by Chambers UK […]

Marie-Claire Bleasdale expands practice to include mediation

We’re pleased to share that Marie-Claire Bleasdale is now an accredited mediator with the Society of Mediators and a member of the Civil Mediation Council. Marie-Claire brings her extensive experience at the Bar and as a Recorder sitting in both the County and Crown Courts to her mediation practice. She welcomes instructions in all civil […]

David Mohyuddin KC appointed Standing King’s Counsel to the Insolvency Service

We are proud to congratulate David Mohyuddin KC on his appointment as Standing King’s Counsel to the Insolvency Service. Standing King’s Counsel are instructed to represent and advise the Insolvency Service in some of the most complex and high-profile insolvency and company law matters, offering expert strategic and legal guidance across a range of cases. […]

GGF Fund Ltd v Anglian Windows Ltd & E Realisations 2020 Ltd [2025] EWHC 2397 (Ch)

The High Court has given directions as to the distribution of a surplus of approximately £4 million following the closure of the Glass and Glazing Federation’s Deposit Indemnity Fund (“the Fund”). The Court had to consider the construction of the Fund’s rules and their application in the context of various issues, including whether members who […]

In the Matter of River Island Holdings Limited [2025] EWHC 2276 (Ch)

On Thursday, 4 September, Sir Alastair Norris handed down his written reasons for sanctioning the Restructuring Plan in respect of River Island. It is a typically clear and careful analysis and contains some helpful observations around the sharing of benefits and burdens under a restructuring plan; the treatment of shareholders; the rationale for differential treatment […]