Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
About
Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Our Restructuring and Insolvency team is one of the largest and most highly rated in the Irish legal market today. We have acted for stakeholders in many high profile and complex insolvencies in Ireland over the last decade.
We act extensively for both international and Irish banks, for insolvency practitioners, both domestic and international, and we routinely assist in the sale or purchase of distressed assets either in a restructuring or through formal processes.
We have developed a strong reputation in advising clients on examinership matters and all aspects of Ireland's corporate rescue regime. Our practice extends to advising bondholders and other debt providers as well as general creditors and shareholders in distressed situations.
We advise directors in connection with managing insolvency risk, reducing the risk of personal liability and in respect of investigations by the Director of Corporate Enforcement.
We advise clients on:
- All insolvency procedures including examinership (Ireland's corporate rescue regime) and bankruptcy
- Insolvency risk
- Insolvency related disputes
- Restructuring and reorganisation of businesses
- Obligations of directors, shareholders and creditors of entities in financial difficulty
Chambers Review
Mason Hayes & Curran has a large team that regularly acts for debtors, creditors, liquidators and receivers. The law firm's areas of expertise include examinership cases and disputes relating to the appointment of receivers. The team also has experience in liquidation mandates and the winding down of operations, as well as boasting additional knowledge in enforcement proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Mason Hayes & Curran advised David O’Connor, of BDO, as liquidator of the SIAC Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have always found them to be very knowledgeable and skilful in carrying out their work."
"The firm is notably engaged, both intellectually and pragmatically, in the analysis and management of clients' positions and interests."
"They dissect complicated cases and communicate accurately and in a timely manner."
"We have always found them to be very knowledgeable and skilful in carrying out their work."
"The firm is notably engaged, both intellectually and pragmatically, in the analysis and management of clients' positions and interests."
"They dissect complicated cases and communicate accurately and in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Judith Riordan remains busy with complex liquidation, bankruptcy and receivership proceedings.
"Judith is a very experienced insolvency lawyer and we have always found her a very strong legal adviser."
"Judith and her co-workers are very responsive, pragmatic and commercial."
Maurice Phelan regularly advises on restructuring and enforcement mandates, as well as examinership proceedings.
"Maurice has been excellent in advising me on the best course of action and keeping me fully aware of the risks."
"He is as alert, energetic and engaging a lawyer as one could hope to meet."