Biography
I am an Associate Solicitor in the Insolvency and Restructuring Team and have a breadth of experience in dealing with both personal and corporate insolvency issues.
I have gained particular experience in dealing with high-value contentious insolvency matters acting for both insolvency practitioner clients as well as debtors. I particularly enjoy advising clients on complex investigation matters which often involve a very hands-on and innovative approach in order to successfully bring claims on behalf of clients.
I have an undergraduate degree in European Studies with French and Spanish and I am therefore able to write and converse in both French and Spanish to a high level. This has provided me with a keen interest in advising clients on cross-border insolvency related issues.
I also have an interest in agricultural / rural insolvencies after coming from a farming background and thoroughly enjoy the challenge of advising clients on these type of insolvencies which are rarely straightforward.
Key Highlights
1. Successfully settling a multi million pound claim on behalf of a national insolvency practitioner client.
2. Advising a national insolvency practitioner client in respect of high value claims against directors based in Dubai.
3. Acting on a complex company liquidation that involved assigning various causes of action to creditors via a live auction.
4. Advising the Liquidators of a family farming partnership, including liaising with LPA Receivers in respect of the sale of the majority of the farm land.
Testimonials
"Byron Massarella is an associate with a very bright future. He is organised and thorough and is a vital cog in the team." - Legal 500, 2023
"Tom Paton and Byron Massarella and their support staff are a formidable team with keen knowledge of insolvency and related legislation and are a pleasure to work with. - Legal 500, 2024
"Byron Massarella’s command of the law and procedure is second to none and he works tirelessly for clients on his cases. He gives clear and detailed instructions to counsel and is particularly skilled at the tone of correspondence, including in challenging circumstances such as dealing with defaulting litigants in person." - Legal 500, 2024
