Priscilla Oronsaye

Associate

Priscilla is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer in the London commercial dispute resolution team. Drawing on her background at a leading insolvency practice, she offers a distinctive blend of legal knowledge and commercial awareness. This experience has enabled her to develop a holistic understanding of the pressures faced by companies, insolvency practitioners and individuals navigating challenging financial circumstances.

With a practice that encompasses a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters, Priscilla advises on administrations and liquidations. She also assists directors in contentious situations, offering strategic guidance on potential liability issues and duties, as well as negotiating settlements to mitigate personal risks. By working closely with insolvency practitioners, she is well-versed in managing complex disputes efficiently and effectively. In addition to her legal practice, Priscilla has contributed to matters impacting the charity and education sectors, leveraging her expertise to support community development and educational programmes, underscoring her dedication to making a positive impact beyond the commercial sphere.

Drawing on prior experience at a leading insolvency practice, I provide pragmatic, empathetic guidance in administrations, liquidations, and director duties. My personable approach, thorough research, and strategic insights help clients navigate challenging circumstances confidently.

Priscilla Oronsaye, Associate

As a junior lawyer, Priscilla is committed to delivering tailored solutions and practical advice to her clients. She prides herself on her meticulous approach to legal research and her ability to distil intricate regulations into actionable strategies. Her proactive mindset ensures she remains current with legislative developments, allowing her to identify innovative pathways for clients seeking to stabilise or reorganise their businesses.

With a focus on building strong client relationships, Priscilla approaches each matter with empathy and clear communication. Her drive to achieve the best possible outcomes is grounded in her commitment to protecting clients’ interests, fostering trust, and promoting sustainable restructuring solutions.

Recent work highlights

Directors’ statutory duties

Advising a board facing financial distress, and clarifying statutory obligations and compliance measures to prevent/limit personal liability, resulting in an informed strategy that protected directors and stakeholders.

Misfeasance claims

Representing a director in claims brought by a liquidator for alleged misfeasance, successfully negotiating a settlement that minimised personal liability and safeguarded the client’s professional reputation.

Directors’ loans

Advising liquidators on pursuing unpaid directors’ loans, scrutinising financial records to establish liability and negotiating repayment plans that maximised returns for creditors and stakeholders.