Hal Branch

Hal Branch advises companies, directors, insolvency practitioners and creditors on a broad range of insolvency, dispute resolution and governance matters. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial disputes and business recovery issues, he provides strategic legal advice to businesses and stakeholders facing financial distress, insolvency risk, or disputes arising from business failutes.

His practice includes liquidations, winding-up petitions, bankruptcy proceedings, asset recovery and claims arising from wrongful or fraudulent trading. Hal regularly advises directors on their duties during periods of financial difficulty and assists creditors in protecting and enforcing their rights where insolvency is a concern.

Hal is particularly valued for his ability to manage complex and contentious insolvency matters, often involving shareholder disputes, director liability issues and cross-border elements. His commercially focused approach helps clients navigate challenging situations while seeking practical solutions that preserve value and minimise risk.

Through Branch Austin McCormick’s insolvency practice, Hal and his team work closely with businesses, shareholders, lenders, creditors and insolvency practitioners on matters ranging from financial restructuring and advisory work to formal insolvency proceedings and recovery actions.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Winding-up petitions and bankruptcy proceedings
• Creditor representation (secured and unsecured)
• Directors’ duties and personal liability claims
• Wrongful and fraudulent trading allegations
• Asset tracing and recovery actions
• Insolvency-related litigation and disputes