Chris is a partner in the Insolvency and Litigation Team at RSW. He has been a litigator for the past 15 years, the last 9 years of which as an insolvency and restructuring partner acting for household names, companies and individuals who find themselves embroiled in litigation in one form or another.  Chris has an extensive experience of a broad range of commercial litigation, with an emphasis on disputes (personal or proprietary) and insolvency litigation.

Having formerly been a specialist insolvency examiner at the Insolvency Service prosecuting directors and individuals in connection with disqualification proceedings being brought against directors by the Official Receiver (otherwise known as the Insolvency Service), Chris has a unique insight into the workings of the Insolvency Service. This, coupled with his analytical legal approach to such proceedings has enabled him to achieve good results for his clients.

Given the nature of Chris’ work, he is no stranger to being instructed last minute, primarily in respect of those facing winding up proceedings, bankruptcy, injunction applications and freezing injunctions or where there are limitation issues on any litigation proceedings. He prides himself on being on hand to provide advice and assistance to those that seek to instruct him.  Chris is regarded by his clients as having a no-nonsense approach and is often seen as the first port of call for advice by insolvency practitioners. He was a Rising Star finalist at the auspicious Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency awards in 2014.

Outside of work, Chris has an active lifestyle mainly running around after his two little darlings, but when not committing to such an active lifestyle has been known to play tennis. 

Tanya is one of the founding partners of RSW Law and with nearly 30 years of experience. She has a background in heavyweight commercial dispute resolution and insolvency litigation involving proceedings in various courts including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. She has acted for a diverse client base ranging from company directors, private individuals, insolvency practitioners, local authorities, HMRC, international corporate entities and partnerships, care home operators, in-house lawyers, finance houses, landlords and the landed gentry.

Although Tanya specialises in complex disputes and fraud matters concerning UK and international asset and debt recovery, her experience includes professional and clinical negligence, construction, corporate, regulatory, judicial review, property, probate and family legal issues.   Tanya has particular experience in undertaking emergency applications, such as freezing injunctions and enforcing judgments; providing swift and calm assistance in highly pressurised situations. Tanya advises on all aspects of contentious insolvency matters and shareholders disputes and has acted on bankruptcy and other insolvency cases involving various well-known footballers, comedians and musicians.

Tanya is liked by clients for her tenacity, persuasive negotiation skills and clear and pragmatic strategic advice.  She is also well respected by many of her peers for her sensible approach to cases with a view to reaching quick and cost-effective resolutions.   As a result, she often receives referrals from other lawyers. She appears regularly as an advocate on interim applications in the High Court and County Court and has conducted a number of successful mediations.  She also has a 100% success rate on cases brought to a final trial.

Outside of work, when not binge watching boxsets or meeting up with friends, Tanya volunteers for Re-engage (formerly known as Contact The Elderly).