Associate (2-6PQE) - Insolvency

The Department

In an increasingly competitive and regulated world, in which disputes have become a fact of business life, Mishcon de Reya has built one of the largest, most complete and experienced Dispute Resolution departments in London. It is the reason why half the firm's lawyers are litigators, and we have one of the largest groups of injunction specialists.

The Department

In an increasingly competitive and regulated world, in which disputes have become a fact of business life, Mishcon de Reya has built one of the largest, most complete and experienced Dispute Resolution departments in London. It is the reason why half the firm's lawyers are litigators, and we have one of the largest groups of injunction specialists. Of course, while we are equipped to litigate, going to court is never our default response. We start every dispute with a clear, dispassionate overview of our client's options, and be it personal or commercial, our approach is the same. Assimilate the facts and lay out the options because the means of resolution can be as diverse as the issue themselves. We are ready to be as measured and diplomatic or as aggressive as the situation demands.

The Group

Our insolvency and restructuring group has vast experience acting for the full range of stakeholders in insolvency and restructuring cases, including insolvency practitioners, distressed businesses, directors, financial institutions, private credit funds, trade creditors, suppliers and landlords. Our group spans both contentious and non-contentious insolvency although we are best known for our contentious practice, which is ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners. We are proud to be the \"go-to\" firm for many insolvency practitioners and are known for being technically excellent, committed and commercial. We handle a wide range of insolvency cases, both large and small, often with an international dimension. We encourage our associates to become experts in the field, develop their own client contacts and take active and leading roles in industry organisations such as INSOL, R3 and the ILA.

• Fraud investigations




• Transaction avoidance




• Directors' duties




• Asset tracing and recovery




• Freezing and disclosure orders




• Enforcement of security




• Contract termination and cessation of supply




• Appointment of administrators




• Recognition of foreign office-holders




• Statutory demands and contested winding-up petitions




• Claims against negligent auditors




• Insolvency set-off




• Proprietary rights




• Accelerated M&A and pre-packs




• Office holders' duties and powers




• Recovery of goods




• Contested restructuring plans and schemes




• Voluntary arrangements




• Personal insolvency and bankruptcy

Duties And Responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 2 - 6 year PQE Associate to join our growing Insolvency and Restructuring practice. The successful candidate will be expected to work with all the Partners in the team, on a variety of matters, and will be given every opportunity to develop their own business and manage cases.

Skills/Experience

• 2-6 PQE in litigation, with demonstrable experience of having worked on insolvency and restructuring matters.




• Strong academic record.




• Excellent team player.




• Excellent attention to detail.




• Excellent organisational skills.




• Excellent writing skills, with strong drafting abilities.




• Demonstrates a hunger to undertake business development activities, both internally amongst colleagues across the firm, and externally to existing and potential new clients.




• Takes responsibility for and attends to self-development.




• Ability to effectively manage own workload.




• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with clients.




• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.




• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations.




• Resilient and calm under pressure.




• Adaptable and flexible approach.




• Pro-active and takes initiative.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About Mishcon De Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people with more than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone. With presence in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution. We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.