Claire Sharp
Associate
Head of Insolvency and Restructuring
(+44) (0)117 9453044
csharp@metcalfes.co.uk
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Claire is the head of the Insolvency and Restructuring team and an associate
solicitor. Claire qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and as a Higher Courts'
Advocate (Civil) in 2005. She joined Metcalfes in 2010 and specialises in
insolvency law, both contentious and non-contentious, and personal and corporate
insolvency matters. Claire also undertakes advisory work for company directors
facing personal claims or disqualification proceedings, businesses in financial
difficulty, and individuals dealing with personal guarantees or bank claims.
Chambers & Partners 2012 Edition describes Claire as "very responsive and willing
to deal with matters in a positive and decisive manner."
Claire has acted on behalf of the majority of the Licenced Insolvency Practioners
in the South West and South Wales, and has been previously recommended by Chambers
and Partners UK. She regularly speaks at conferences and seminars for professionals
in insolvency, and has had several articles published in professional and academic
journals, such as Insolvency Intelligence and Recovery. Claire is a full member
of R3 (the Association of Business Recovery Professionals) and SAHCA (Solicitors'
Association of Higher Courts Advocates). Claire sits as a fee-paid Employment Judge
in the Wales region.
