christopher-poel

Christopher advises on a wide range of insolvency and restructuring related issues and has extensive experience working with insolvency practitioners, financial advisers, banks, funds, directors and corporates.

He is a member of the knowledge team and provides updates and analyses on the latest legal issues and developments, and training to our lawyers and clients.

Prior to joining the knowledge team, Christopher practiced as a senior associate in the restructuring and insolvency group at a Magic Circle law firm and as a vice president in the restructuring and recoveries legal team at Barclays Bank.

Expertise

Restructuring insolvency and special situations

Industries

Banks Insurance Special situations industry

Insights

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Court awards first security for costs order in respect of a challenge to a restructuring plan

Insight

Jul 16, 2024

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BHS - Wrongful and misfeasant trading - what directors need to know

Jun 24, 2024

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Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as a solicitor, England and Wales, 2015

Academic

BA, History, Queens' College, Cambridge University, 2008

LLB, Law, University of Law, 2011

Disclaimer

A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.