William Willson

South Square Chambers

William Willson was called to the Bar in 2006 after a career as a journalist/documentary producer. His core areas of practice include insolvency/restructuring, company law and commercial litigation/arbitration. His recent cases include the Lehman Brothers 'RASCALS' litigation ([2011] EWCA Civ 1544, [2010] EWHC 2914 (Ch)) and the Northern Rock shareholder compensation litigation ([2011] UKUT 408 (TCC)).

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Creditors' consideration of company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals

Practice notes

This Practice Note, produced in partnership with William Willson of South Square Chambers and updated by Nora Wannagat of Tanfield Chambers, looks at decision-making in relation to company voluntary arrangement proposals. It discusses the decision procedure for creditors (including the particularities for contingent and secured creditors), voting rights, majorities, challenges and appeals.

Restructuring & Insolvency

What counts as an expense?

Practice notes

This Practice Note, produced in partnership with William Willson of South Square Chambers, discusses what counts as an expense in insolvency. It looks at what expenses are and how they apply in liquidation, administration and bankruptcy.

Restructuring & Insolvency