I’m a partner in the commercial dispute resolution, and restructuring and insolvency teams, providing robust and practical advice to help resolve commercial disputes.
I have over 20 years’ experience handling a wide range of business finance, insolvency and commercial contract disputes.
I have established a niche and loyal practice in the asset-based lending and invoice finance sector, dealing with high value and complex disputes which often involve fraud, freezing assets and enforcing securities to recover sums for lenders.
I also advise on contentious insolvency matters, acting for the administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy – prosecuting both company and office holder claims to recover funds for creditors.
I am ranked in the leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners 2024.
Areas of expertise:
- Business finance and lending disputes
- Complex contractual disputes
- Insolvency disputes and office holder claims
- M&A disputes
- Debt recovery
- Security enforcement
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 2004
- TMA
- R3
If I'm unavailable, please contact:
Michelle Kingscott
Legal Secretary +44(0)1403 831225 [email protected]
My experience
Opposing the appointment of a provisional liquidator and defending and compromising a just and equitable winding up petition.
Acting for administrators of a grounds work company whose director misappropriated company funds of c£1m.
Acting for liquidators of a construction company with claims against its directors exceeding £5m.
Defending leading equity investor’s claim for £14m for breach of warranties under subscription agreement, deceit and fraudulent misrepresentation
Acting for a Dutch bank to recover over £2m due from their client under a debt purchase facility and loan agreement.
Acting for claimants to recover damages exceeding £5m arising from the breach of financial warranties in a share sale agreement.
Advised a financier client to help reduce their financial exposure from £17m to less than £3m with the balance being secured by property charges.
Acting for the successful party in a reported case which has clarified the legal principles concerning when directors can appoint an administrator by court application
How we made a difference
William Angas in particular has shown himself to be the epitome of a good solicitor. He takes a very personal interest in the issues without losing sight of the core objectives and practical realities. I am grateful to have him on my team. I should also give mention to Tiffany Anderson who has been excellent at keeping matters on track, supporting Will and adhering to all time constraints up to the last minute. Attention to detail and efficiency like this is a rapidly disappearing commodity and I commend her for her efforts.
Legal 500 2024
William Angas is very commercial with excellent insolvency knowledge and lots of experience in fraud and directors’ duty claims. Ben Ashworth is very good at getting to grips with detail.
Legal 500 2024
I am indebted to Will, Justin, and all the team, as well as my barrister, James Knott of 4 Stone Buildings Chambers and Tony Murphy of Harrisons Business Recovery, for their hard work and expert guidance. The firm responded to the application at very short notice and I was impressed how they left no stone unturned and put my response in a manner which the Judge obviously found very compelling.
Director
Will Angas and his team have acted for me on several occasions when we have successfully recovered payments from directors or third parties which related to unlawful actions permitted by the directors prior to my appointment. Will's energy and commitment to these cases was exceptional and has resulted in significant recoveries to the benefit of the insolvent companies' creditors. In many of these cases, Will's sharp, commercial approach and strong, technical ability has resulted in settlement without the need to commence formal legal proceedings therefore reducing the risk and potential expense to the insolvent estate. I look forward to working with Will and his team on future matters.
Director
Harrisons Business Recovery and Insolvency Limited
I was appointed Joint Administrator of Toys “R” Us Limited in February this year. I instructed this firm to help me recover large, disputed balances owed by trade vendors based in the UK, USA and Asia. The claims and underlying vendor agreements were contractually complex, with international dimensions, and were often heavily disputed by well-resourced toy manufacturers. Will, Justin and their recoveries team were commercial, responsive and successfully negotiated substantial recoveries from vendors – to date - in excess of six-figures for the benefit of creditors.
Director
Moofields Advisory Limited
My thinking
Getting Contract Termination Right
My invoice remains unpaid – am I too late to issue legal proceedings?
Court of appeal provides guidance on phoenix syndrome
High Court clarifies meaning of “the directors” in applications for an administration order
Compulsory mediation to be Implemented on all small claims
EU’s ground-breaking Unified Patent Court
Debt recovery team successfully collects £1.2 million
Helping remove errant director and shareholder
Resolving shareholder disputes – A creative solution
Helping a business owner reclaim company
Awards
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