Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Maples Group
The Maples Group's Restructuring and Insolvency team has continued to be involved in the most complex and high-profile insolvency and restructuring matters in Ireland.
They compete at the top of the market, delivering a high-quality service to clients on a regular basis. They work in conjunction with, or on the other side of, the firms that are involved in most major Irish insolvencies in one capacity or another.
On the non-contentious side, they act for aircraft leasing groups, private equity firms and asset managers on certain aspects of transactions in Ireland. This includes advice on the impact of insolvency processes in general in Ireland and advice in relation to implementing bankruptcy remoteness structures.
In addition, they act on a significant number of solvent liquidations. In particular, they advise investment companies and special purpose vehicles on the process involved in winding up structures and investment funds on a solvent basis in Ireland.
They also continue to advise many domestic and international financial institutions.
Provided by Chambers
Maples has a strong team that often handles liquidation and enforcement matters for banks, financial services entities and insolvency practitioners, covering contentious and advisory issues. The firm also acts for debtors on examinership and administration mandates.
Provided by Chambers
Maples acted for Myles Kirby as appointed liquidator of McArthur Group.
Provided by Chambers
Maples provides bespoke, strategic and tailored advice, and is an outcome and solution-focused team.
The team offers clear guidance, innovative thinking and is easy to work with.
Provided by Chambers
Robin McDonnell is an excellent operator.
Robin McDonnell is very strong in receivership work.
Robin McDonnell is consistently impressive.
Restructuring/Insolvency
Provided by Maples Group
Robin McDonnell
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