Susan Ower
Susan called to the Bar having practised for a number of years as a solicitor in Edinburgh, in the field of commercial litigation.
Since calling to the Bar she has been instructed in relation to a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on those involving insolvency, commercial contracts, interdict, property law and construction contracts. Susan is also a standing junior to the Scottish Government.
In relation to insolvency matters, she has significant experience in acting on behalf of insolvency practitioners and company directors. She has acted on behalf of the joint administrators of The Rangers Football Club Plc. The case has to date involved litigation arising out of a claim against the Club's former solicitors in England; the rectification of a defective Administration appointment; a contractual dispute with Ticketus LLP; and the recovery of various documentation in connection with the Administration. She also acted on behalf of the Administrators of Heritable Bank Plc in connection with a significant dispute in the winding up of Landsbanki Islands HF, and on behalf of the administrators of The Globespan Group Plc (and associated companies).
She has also been instructed to act on behalf of a major Scottish bank in relation to various commercial matters, including the winding up of a company registered in the British Virgin Islands, the administration of a quango with a significant Scottish property portfolio, and a commercial court action for declarator in respect of a guarantee.
As a solicitor, she was involved in several high-profile commercial actions in the Court of Session, which included Anglo-Dutch Petroleum International Inc v Ramco Energy Plc, a multi-million pound action for decree conform at the instance of a Texan oil investor.
Susan is recommended in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 in respect of her principal areas of practice, namely commercial litigation and restructuring/insolvency.
Chambers and Partners (2016): "Susan's enthusiasm and robust approach is liked by clients. She is attentive and quick to respond." "She's very personable and can work with any client. She is also very good on her feet and good at examining witnesses." "She is very user-friendly and pragmatic and has a great grasp of insolvency work."
Legal 500 (2015): 'She brings a great balance of technical expertise and court craft.' 'Extremely reassuring to clients.'