Richard Craig

Background

About Richard Craig

Richard is an established member of the Restructuring and Insolvency team, with a background in disputes and litigation. He is the firm’s main advocate, regularly attending before the High Court to deal with various types of insolvency proceedings. His experience in the field enables him to advise Insolvency Practitioners, major lenders, companies, partnerships and individuals on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency. Richard tutors at The Institute of Professional Legal Studies at Queen’s University on Insolvency Law. Landmarks: •acted for liquidator in a high-profile partnership liquidation with debts in excess of £180 million •acted for provisional liquidator and members in relation to various credit union liquidations (only firm in Northern Ireland to have carried out this work) •successfully defended disqualification proceedings against director of a major UK property investment company •successful administration of deceased bankrupt’s estate which was complicated due to an inheritance dispute concerning the estate of the bankrupt’s wife (also deceased