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Rebecca Stubbs KC

Call: 1994 | Silk: 2012

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Overview

Rebecca practices principally in the fields of company and insolvency and restructuring law, with expertise in the fields of banking, financial services and civil fraud and asset recovery.

She is recommended in Chambers UK, Chambers Global and The UK Legal 500 for company, commercial Chancery litigation and insolvency.

 

In the UK, Rebecca appears in the High Court (in both the Chancery and Commercial Divisions), Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council, as well as in mediations and arbitrations. Internationally, she is called to the Bar of Grenada and the East Caribbean and has appeared before the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

Prior to taking silk, Rebecca was recognised as one of the leading juniors in her fields of specialism. She was named “Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring Junior of the Year” (Chambers and Partners Bar Awards) in 2009 and was nominated for the same award, and for the “Chancery Junior of the Year” Award, in 2011.

Recent Cases: 

  • Acting for the former owners of Liverpool FC in attempting to prevent the sale of the club against their will at what they maintain was an undervalue.
  • Advising a major property developer in relation to the interplay between an adjudication award made pursuant to the Scheme for Construction Contracts and administration.
  • Acting for Kaupthing Bank hf in relation to a structured finance arrangement based on a prepaid forward.
  • Advising and acting for the joint administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) on client money and currency issues.
  • Advising and acting for the administrators and liquidators of Global Trader (Europe) Limited in connection with issues arising out of MiFID, the FSA’s CASS Rules, the insolvency regime, contractual deduction and set-off, and the proper interpretation and effect of ISDA Master Agreements with prime brokers.
  • Advising in relation to the meaning and effect of the Landsbanki Freezing order, the Banking Consolidation Directive, Directive 94/19 on Deposit Guarantee Schemes, and the operation of the FSCS.
  • Advising a counterparty of Kaupthing, Singer & Friedlander about the interpretation and effect of a TBMA/ISMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement.
  • Advising a major UK bank in relation to a negative basis trade in circumstances where the bank acquired the CLO but the counterparty to the CDS and the financial guarantee used the credit crunch as a reason to refuse to proceed.
  • Advising the Law Society in connection with the interplay between the regulatory provisions and the granting of security and the onset of insolvency.
  • Advising and representing DEFRA in the claim brought by a foot and mouth contractor seeking to rescind a settlement reached after mediation in 2003 on the grounds of economic duress.
  • Advising and acting for a London Borough Council in asset recovery action following a multi-million pound fraud committed by a former employee.

Rebecca has served on the Bankruptcy and Companies Court Users’ Committee, been a consulting editor of French on Applications to Wind Up Companies and contributed to Butterworths Guide to the Legal Services Act 2007.

Terms of Business 

The clerks are happy to discuss the basis on which Rebecca will act in any given matter. In the absence of express written agreement otherwise, the terms under which Rebecca accepts instructions are The Standard Contractual Terms for the Supply of Legal Services By Barristers to Authorised Persons 2020 (as updated from time to time) referred to in the BSB Handbook.

“Her technical expertise and strategic guidance are absolutely invaluable.” (2022)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Rebecca is a very, very effective advocate.” (2021)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is very bright and super quick to grasp details.” (2021)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“A really good company law barrister.” (2021)

Legal 500 UK
Company

Expertise

Banking & Financial Services 

Overview

Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery  

Overview

Notable Cases 

Overview

Some of Rebecca's notable cases are as follows: 

Directory quotes

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Her technical expertise and strategic guidance are absolutely invaluable.” (2022)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Rebecca is a very, very effective advocate.” (2021)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is very bright and super quick to grasp details.” (2021)

 

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“A very impressive advocate.” (2020)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is very smart, straightforward and very easy to work with. ” (2019)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is recognised for her broad-based experience and expertise in the field. She is practical and effective. ” (2018)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Rebecca has a wonderful reputation, very strong. ” (2017)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is highly praised by her clients for being a user-friendly and enjoyable adviser to work with. "Is recognised in the market as being an intelligent and articulate advocate. ”

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is very focused, clever and to the point. ” (2015)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Highly thought of by both peers and clients, who appreciate her user-friendly approach.”

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is singled out for her expertise in the financial services sector and has experience of special administration work.”

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Bright and very articulate.”

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Excellent on matters pertaining to FSA-related issues and the special administration process.” (2014)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“She is very good with clients and very straightforward to deal with. ” (2013)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Very bright and a tough opponent. very well prepared and confident.” (2012)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Gutsy very focused, creative and an absolute pleasure to work with.” (2011)

Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency

“Fantastic grasp of the detail. Her easy courtroom style is praised sensibly aggressive. She is a real rising star. ” (2010)

Chambers UK
Company

“She is amazing, she is a machine. Practical and effective.” (2017)

Chambers UK
Company

“Excellent and destined for great things. ” (2015)

Chambers UK
Company

“She has a good reputation in all areas of company law.”

Chambers UK
Company

“Sources are impressed with both her written and advocacy work on substantial cases.”

Chambers UK
Company

“She is a punchy advocate.” (2014)

Chambers UK
2013

“Is an experienced company and insolvency practitioner who is a regular in important cases.” (2013)

Chambers UK
Company

“The perfect advocate.” (2012)

Chambers UK
Company

“Terrier on her feet plucky fighter.” (2011)

Chambers UK
Company

“Gutsy advocate. ” (2010)

Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial

“Wins respect from peers and clients alike; highly effective. ” (2013)

Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial

“Attractive presentation and is deemed an extremely formidable and persuasive advocate.” (2012)

Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial

“Distinguishes herself through her powers of analysis and her skill in getting to the nub of a matter. ” (2011)

Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial

“Both incredibly clever and incredibly down to earth, great team player and a really determined fighter. ” (2010)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“A really good company law barrister.” (2021)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“A highly capable company law barrister.” (2020)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“She is held in high esteem for commercial Chancery litigation. ” (2019)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“Highly rated for complex cases.” (2017)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“Highly regarded for restructuring disputes.” (2016)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“Very good for company law and general Chancery work.” (2014)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“Strong performer. ” (2011)

Legal 500 UK
Company

“Easy to work with, tactically astute and willing to discuss problems to find creative solutions. ” (2010)

Legal 500 UK
Insolvency

“Excellent all-rounder.” (2013)

Legal 500 UK
Insolvency

“Down-to-earth, yet brilliant. ” (2012)

Legal 500 UK
Insolvency

“Really driven.” (2011)

Legal 500 UK
Insolvency

“Hardworking. ” (2011)

Legal 500 UK
Insolvency

“Is popular with instructing solicitors.” (2010)

Memberships

  • Chancery Bar Association
  • COMBAR
  • FRSA
  • Bencher
  • Middle Temple

Qualifications

  • MA (Cantab) First Class

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Rebecca Stubbs KC

Call: 1994 | Silk: 2012

rstubbs@maitlandchambers.com

“Her technical expertise and strategic guidance are absolutely invaluable.” (2022)

Chambers UK

Restructuring/Insolvency

Overview

Rebecca practices principally in the fields of company and insolvency and restructuring law, with expertise in the fields of banking, financial services and civil fraud and asset recovery.

She is recommended in Chambers UK, Chambers Global and The UK Legal 500 for company, commercial Chancery litigation and insolvency.

In the UK, Rebecca appears in the High Court (in both the Chancery and Commercial Divisions), Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council, as well as in mediations and arbitrations. Internationally, she is called to the Bar of Grenada and the East Caribbean and has appeared before the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

Prior to taking silk, Rebecca was recognised as one of the leading juniors in her fields of specialism. She was named “Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring Junior of the Year” (Chambers and Partners Bar Awards) in 2009 and was nominated for the same award, and for the “Chancery Junior of the Year” Award, in 2011.

Recent Cases: 

  • Acting for the former owners of Liverpool FC in attempting to prevent the sale of the club against their will at what they maintain was an undervalue.
  • Advising a major property developer in relation to the interplay between an adjudication award made pursuant to the Scheme for Construction Contracts and administration.
  • Acting for Kaupthing Bank hf in relation to a structured finance arrangement based on a prepaid forward.
  • Advising and acting for the joint administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) on client money and currency issues.
  • Advising and acting for the administrators and liquidators of Global Trader (Europe) Limited in connection with issues arising out of MiFID, the FSA’s CASS Rules, the insolvency regime, contractual deduction and set-off, and the proper interpretation and effect of ISDA Master Agreements with prime brokers.
  • Advising in relation to the meaning and effect of the Landsbanki Freezing order, the Banking Consolidation Directive, Directive 94/19 on Deposit Guarantee Schemes, and the operation of the FSCS.
  • Advising a counterparty of Kaupthing, Singer & Friedlander about the interpretation and effect of a TBMA/ISMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement.
  • Advising a major UK bank in relation to a negative basis trade in circumstances where the bank acquired the CLO but the counterparty to the CDS and the financial guarantee used the credit crunch as a reason to refuse to proceed.
  • Advising the Law Society in connection with the interplay between the regulatory provisions and the granting of security and the onset of insolvency.
  • Advising and representing DEFRA in the claim brought by a foot and mouth contractor seeking to rescind a settlement reached after mediation in 2003 on the grounds of economic duress.
  • Advising and acting for a London Borough Council in asset recovery action following a multi-million pound fraud committed by a former employee.

Rebecca has served on the Bankruptcy and Companies Court Users’ Committee, been a consulting editor of French on Applications to Wind Up Companies and contributed to Butterworths Guide to the Legal Services Act 2007.

Terms of Business 

The clerks are happy to discuss the basis on which Rebecca will act in any given matter. In the absence of express written agreement otherwise, the terms under which Rebecca accepts instructions are The Standard Contractual Terms for the Supply of Legal Services By Barristers to Authorised Persons 2020 (as updated from time to time) referred to in the BSB Handbook.

Memberships

  • Chancery Bar Association
  • COMBAR
  • FRSA
  • Bencher
  • Middle Temple

Qualifications

  • MA (Cantab) First Class

Banking & Financial Services

Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery

Notable Cases

Some of Rebecca's notable cases are as follows: 

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