Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
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+353 1 829 0000About
Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP
Lawyers in McCann FitzGerald LLP’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group combine detailed technical experience with astute commercial acumen to consistently deliver timely advice that focuses on protecting the interests of our clients. We have acted in the most complex and high-profile insolvency and restructuring mandates in this jurisdiction including the administration of Quinn Insurance, Nordic Aviation Capital scheme of arrangement, the Car Trawler restructuring, the examinership of Norwegian Air and the recent and the ongoing restructuring of the SAS airlines.
This is testament to and demonstrates our reputation for:
· our ability to handle complex advisory and heavy contentious insolvency work;
· our ability to devise and implement innovative solutions;
· the close connectivity with other practice areas within the firm including our top-ranking aviation department;
· our breadth of experience in both domestic and international cases; and
· the in-depth quality of our team.
Chambers Review
McCann FitzGerald has a highly respected team which offers extensive experience and technical knowledge in restructuring and insolvency cases. The law firm advises domestic and multinational creditors as well as debtors and their subsidiaries. McCann FitzGerald additionally represents examiners, administrators and receivers in a variety of mandates, including litigation and enforcement proceedings.
Work Highlights
- McCann Fitzgerald acted for joint liquidators of BlackBee Investments following a petition by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McCann FitzGerald is a very capable and strong team."
"They have provided consistent support and objective guidance on very technical matters."
"McCann FitzGerald is a very capable and strong team."
"They have provided consistent support and objective guidance on very technical matters."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Murphy is a distinguished lawyer who frequently represents creditors and debtors in restructuring and examinership mandates.
"Michael is an excellent lawyer, significantly experienced and very commercial."
"I found him to be very responsive and technically aware."
Lisa Smyth is particularly experienced in liquidation and administration processes, as well as handling regulatory mandates.
"Lisa Smyth always provides top-quality service and clear opinions in how to proceed."
"She is very strong and very responsive. She brings great insights to the case."