Our Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Group provides a comprehensive service on all aspects of insolvency, corporate recovery and personal bankruptcy. The team is involved in many of Ireland’s recent high profile insolvencies.
Our specialist team advises leading Irish and International Insolvency practitioners (liquidators, receivers, examiners, administrators and trustees) financial institutions, investors, creditors, directors and shareholders in restructuring or business termination events. We use our experience to design and implement innovative commercial solutions in this complex field.
While we act in all sectors we have specific experience in aviation, manufacturing, retail, financial services, technology and property-based businesses. We also have particular expertise in the conduct of complex insolvency assignments with cross-border dimensions.
Our recent experience includes advising:
The Joint Administrators of Nortel Networks Ireland Limited on a major restructuring of this group on an unprecedented global scale.
Waterford Wedgwood Group in its restructuring process.
The new directors of former Lehman Bros subsidiaries in Ireland on the ongoing operation and restructuring of their domestic mortgage book.
The liquidator of Swissair Group.
The receiver of John J. Fleming (Sandyford).
Kieran Wallace, KPMG as court-appointed Examiner of Masterchefs Limited.
Elfotec AG in relation to insolvency matters arising from the insolvent liquidation of Elfotec Limited
The Joint Administrators of Land of Leather Limited on Irish legal matters to include issues arising from the application of the EU Insolvency Regulation and property matters.
Douglas Wallace Architects and Designers Limited on its examinership.
Martin Ferris, Ferris and Associates, the Official Liquidator of Dunbar Clancy Construction Limited on complex construction matters.
Bibby Financial Services on its Irish lending operations and recovery.
The Receiver of Bula Limited in the longest running receivership in the State. The final phase of litigation was heard in the Supreme Court in January 2009 concluding a vast panoply of litigation spanning 25 years.
We are consistently ranked as one of the leading Insolvency and Corporate Recovery law firms in Ireland.
Department
William Fry has ‘immense technical strength’ and ‘a pragmatic and commercial approach’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
William Fry is applauded for ‘becoming part of the team and providing “joined up” advice’. Michael Quinn heads a ‘commercial and sensible group’
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
William Fry is “professional”, “very commercial” and “always up there when deciding who to instruct”.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009 – Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
William Fry fields “smart and proactive lawyers at both senior and junior levels”.
Chambers Europe, 2009 – Dispute Resolution: Insolvency
Team
Michael Quinn
Michael Quinn is "technically knowledgeable and very practical".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Insolvency & Corporate Recovery
"Michael Quinn is held in high regard by commentators, who highlight his strength in receivership."
Chambers Global, 2012 - Restructuring/Insolvency
"Smart operator” Michael Quinn is a leading figure.
Chambers Europe, 2010 – Dispute Resolution: Insolvency
Michael Quinn handles corporate recovery work, in which observers agree he is “very knowledgeable, effective and personable – he always has his sights set firmly on the ultimate objective”.
Chambers Europe, 2009 – Dispute Resolution: Insolvency
Barry Cahir
"Barry Cahir is considered to be an accomplished insolvency partner."
Chambers Global, 2012 - Restructuring/Insolvency
Barry Cahir is also respected for general commercial litigation expertise, and is a “highly efficient practitioner who really cares about the client relationship.” He is a strong contributor to the firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice.
Chambers Europe, 2010 – Dispute Resolution: Insolvency
Barry Cahir is praised as a rising star and particularly commended for his efforts on corporate recovery. “He gives good feedback and makes himself available,” said one client.
Chambers Europe, 2009 – Dispute Resolution: Insolvency
Fergus Doorly
Fergus Doorly is "technically knowledgeable and very practical".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Insolvency & Corporate Recovery
Fergus Doorly is praised as a "superb tactician".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring