.jpg?sfvrsn=a1895c84_1)
Chris McDuff (pictured) has joined as partner and head of the restructuring and insolvency team. With more than 20 years’ experience in the field of restructuring and insolvency, his practice has been in the fields of complex cross-border and domestic contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work. This experience has been earned while practising in England & Wales, Australia, UAE and in the Cayman Islands.
Commenting on his appointment, Chris said: ‘We all know that 2020 has been challenging but I look forward to building on the solid reputation that Berkeley Rowe already possesses in the areas of insolvency & restructuring. I believe in a client first approach, something that has become even more important during this challenging time, and together we will set course for more stable times once again.’
Chris’s appointment is seen as a tactical win for Berkeley Rowe at a time when insolvency lawyers are in huge demand.
Tom Keya, CEO of Berkeley Rowe said: ‘Chris brings with him an encyclopaedic knowledge of insolvency and restructuring. We expect a lot of movement in restructuring in the coming years and Chris’s presence cements our position as a leading firm in this area. I am excited to welcome him to our ever-growing team.’
In addition, Jessica Kinnear has been appointed as an associate in the firm’s real estate division, having trained at an award winning law firm in the City where she gained extensive experience in acting for lenders, companies, international investors, high net worth individuals as well as first time buyers in a wide range of property transactions.
Jessica has worked with numerous international investors on the acquisition and disposal of large and complex multi-million pound property portfolios. Her clients have spanned across Europe, China, United States of America and the British Virgin Islands.
Jessica said: ‘I am delighted to have joined a team that prides themselves on providing a high quality service to meet the demands of their clients, especially when we are seeing such a bounce back in the property market. The growth of the team is a credit to their technical excellence and effectiveness, and I look forward to being a part of their success.’
Tom Keya added: ‘Jessica is the latest addition in our growing property team. She is well regarded for her sharp, technical and user-friendly approach. I am really excited to welcome her aboard during this challenging but also exciting time in the property market.’
