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William Fry LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Our market leading Restructuring & Insolvency group provides expert advice on all aspects of complex domestic and international restructuring and insolvency mandates and other special situations.

Our team have been lead advisors in the most high profile and complex international restructurings and insolvency mandates in Ireland in recent years including GTLK Europe, Nordic Aviation Capital, Norwegian Air Group, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Weatherford International, Skillsoft Group, Ballantyne Re and Endo Pharmaceuticals. We are consistently ranked as a top tier practice for Restructuring and Insolvency in all the major legal directories including Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR and the Global Restructuring Review.

We advise the leading Irish and international insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, sponsors, private equity, bondholders, secured and unsecured creditors, creditor committees (including ad hoc committees), directors, shareholders and other stakeholders in all aspects of distressed business situations.

We also regularly collaborate with other specialist teams and sector experts at William Fry to deliver comprehensive commercial and innovative solutions to our clients across a wide variety of sectors.

Clients (12)

  • Attestor Capital
  • P Capital Partners
  • Claire's Accessories
  • Fitzwalter Capital
  • Teneo
  • Interpath
  • KPMG
  • EY
  • PwC
  • Azets
  • Grant Thornton
  • Deloitte

Industries (21)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

William Fry houses a highly respected team that offers extensive experience and technical knowledge in restructuring and insolvency cases. The firm advises domestic and multinational creditors as well as debtors and their subsidiaries. The leading team is also knowledgeable in solvent liquidations. William Fry additionally represents examiners, administrators and receivers in a variety of mandates, including litigation and enforcement proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • William Fry advised an ad hoc group of bond holders, led by Attestor Capital, on securing orders for the liquidation of GTLK Europe Capital and its parent company, a Russian owned leasing company.

Strengths

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  • The William Fry team is very innovative and commercially focused.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

  • William Fry is absolutely excellent.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

  • William Fry's department distinguishes itself through its exceptional professionalism, deep legal expertise and client focused approach. The team consistently delivers timely, accurate advice while maintaining clear communication and a collaborative mindset. Its ability to combine technical excellence with practical solutions sets the team apart and reinforces trust and confidence in every engagement.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fergus Doorly
    Fergus Doorly

    Fergus Doorly

    Fergus Doorly frequently acts on restructuring processes, often representing debtors and insolvency practitioners.

    • Fergus Doorly is technically exceptional, brings people along with him in difficult situations and his judgement and commerciality are extremely solid.

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  • Ruairi Rynn
    Ruairi Rynn

    Ruairi Rynn

    Ruairi Rynn is highly regarded for his impressive work on liquidation processes, examinership proceedings and schemes of arrangement.

    • Ruairi Rynn is very down to earth and accessible.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

    • Ruairi is extremely professional and diligent, offers sound commercial advice and is always on hand to take a call and offer support.

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    • Ruairi stands out for his exceptional strategic insight and ability to manage highly complex restructuring and insolvency matters with confidence and clarity.

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  • Barbara Galvin
    Barbara Galvin

    Barbara Galvin

    Barbara Galvin is a notable restructuring and insolvency partner with experience advising bondholders and other creditors on wind-up petitions and in Chapter 11 proceedings, as we as advising administrators and liquidators.

    • Barbara Galvin approaches complex restructuring and insolvency matters with confidence and provides solutions that are both practical and commercially focused.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope

    • Barbara Galvin offers exceptional service and always presents with professionalism, commercial awareness, integrity and technical excellence.

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    • What stands out with Barbara is the level of service you get, particularly when it is a complex matter.

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