Burges Salmon appoints Benn Richards to strengthen Contentious Insolvency offering

We are pleased to announce that Benn Richards today joins the firm as a partner in our Dispute Resolution department. Benn’s appointment strengthens the firm’s contentious insolvency and restructuring capability.

Benn, who joins from Michelmores, has extensive experience advising insolvency practitioners, lenders, corporates and directors on complex and high-value disputes. His practice spans claims arising from insolvency processes, including wrongful trading, misfeasance and breach of duty, as well as wider commercial disputes linked to financial distress and restructuring scenarios.

His appointment enhances our Dispute Resolution offering, adding further depth to the firm’s capabilities in handling complex, high-stakes litigation. The team advises clients across a wide range of sectors on commercial disputes, investigations and risk management, and works closely with colleagues across the firm, including restructuring, corporate, built environment and financial services specialists, to deliver integrated support.