LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Murphy

Europe 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

Ireland

15 years ranked

About

Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

Practice Areas

Restructuring & Insolvency, Disputes

Career

Michael Murphy graduated from University College Dublin (BCL, LLM) between 1996 and 1997 and qualified in 2001. Michael became a Partner at McCann FitzGerald LLP in 2008 and is Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Specialising in complex restructuring and insolvencies, Michael has played a key role in the most significant restructuring cases in this jurisdiction over the last 20 years, frequently involving cross-border issues. Michael is a member of Insol Europe and has written and lectured extensively on corporate restructuring and on Ireland as a restructuring destination.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Ireland, 2001

Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioners

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael Murphy is a distinguished lawyer who frequently represents creditors and debtors in restructuring and examinership mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael is a top insolvency solicitor who has extensive experience, which is invaluable for complex insolvency cases.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Michael Murphy has extensive experience in negotiation, a strong understanding of the subject matter and maintains excellent communication with the client, which is both clear and timely.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Michael Murphy is fantastic.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Michael Murphy is very client service-oriented, responsive and tech-savvy.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Michael provides fantastic, high-quality support.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide