UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
Ranked Individual
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Carson McDowell is well regarded in the insolvency and restructuring market, advising a broad range of stakeholders including creditors, insolvency practitioners, directors and corporate debtors. The firm frequently acts as local counsel to leading English-based firms and is able to draw on the strength of its wider practice, including expertise in commercial litigation, banking and finance, and corporate/M&A.
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Carson McDowell advised a Canadian investor on enforcing a £30 million loan through the appointment of a trading administrator to a UK-based, Northern Ireland-registered food ingredients manufacturer.
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Few other law firms in Northern Ireland can match the depth and quality of the lawyers that Carson McDowell has. The team provides exceptional levels of service.
The team understand their clients' needs and requirements, providing prompt responses, accurate reporting and swift action when required.
The team's can-do attitude and strong work ethic are inspiring from a client’s perspective, and their timely support provides reassurance when urgent issues arise.
The team are distinguished by their strong client relationships, deep subject matter expertise and high professional credibility.
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Darren Toombs leads Carson McDowell's insolvency and restructuring team. He works with insolvency practitioners on a wide breadth of matters including administrations and liquidations.
Darren always provides advice with a delicate balance of expertise and empathy. He is knowledgeable in various ways to pursue commercial claims and recommends strategies achieving best-value results.
Darren is fastidious and highly efficient. He is a very well-regarded solicitor, known for being both personable and businesslike.
Darren is definitely the person you want by your side in particularly challenging transactions.
Darren is the brightest lawyer I have worked with. He leads from the front and always pushes to get to the nucleus of a problem. He finds innovative solutions that others do not even think of.
Darren is a top operator, loved by clients and incredibly knowledgeable about the insolvency sphere.
Restructuring/Insolvency
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