Ruth Ball
Managing Associate & Head of Insolvency
Ruth Ball is a Managing Associate and the Head of Corporate & Individual Insolvency at Rothera Bray and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.
Expertise
Contentious insolvency advising on a wide range of issues, including:- Contentious corporate and personal insolvency issues
- Claims against directors by liquidators/administrators
- Claims for wrongful trading, misfeasance, transactions at an undervalue, preference claims, etc.
- Creditors’ retention of title claims
- Enforcement of personal guarantees
- Unlawful dividend claims
- Winding up petitions
- Bankruptcy petitions
Approach
Ruth qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and has over 20 years’ experience specialising in contentious insolvency and complex dispute resolution. She advises on a wide range of matters including corporate and personal insolvency disputes, director claims and antecedent transactions, retention of title claims, enforcement of personal guarantees, unlawful dividend claims, and both winding up and bankruptcy petitions. Her depth of knowledge and strategic approach make her a trusted advisor in high-pressure situations.
Ruth is recognised by The Legal 500 for delivering “an exceptional level of lawyer support” and “pragmatic and clearly thought out advice.” Testimonials consistently highlight her calmness under pressure, collaborative nature, and unwavering support, with one client noting that she “is a joy to work with and has your back at all times.” Her technical skills are frequently described as “superb.”
Career Highlights
- Ruth began her legal career in 1997 at a Midlands-based law firm, where she undertook her training contract
- Following qualification, Ruth joined an international law firm as an Assistant Solicitor in the Banking and Recoveries team, and was promoted to Associate in 2005
- In 2013, Ruth joined a regional firm to lead the Insolvency team, where she spent over 12 years as Head of Insolvency. During this time, she built a highly regarded practice known for its strong technical and commercial capabilities
- In October 2025, Ruth joined Rothera Bray as a Managing Associate and Head of Insolvency, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence in contentious insolvency matters
Experience
Experience
24 years
Qualifications
- Ruth completed her LLB (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 1998
- Ruth went on to study at Nottingham Law School, where she completed the Legal Practice Course in 2000
Memberships & Accreditations
Legal 500 2025 Next Gen Partner
Legal 500 2024 Next Gen Partner
- Lace Market
- r.ball@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 851 1633
Experience
Year Qualified
2001
Experience
24 years
Qualifications
- Ruth completed her LLB (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 1998
- Ruth went on to study at Nottingham Law School, where she completed the Legal Practice Course in 2000
Memberships & Accreditations
Legal 500 2025 Next Gen Partner
Legal 500 2024 Next Gen Partner
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