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William Greensmyth

William Greensmyth

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Will is head of Walkers' Insolvency and Dispute Resolution Practice Group.

His principal areas of expertise are formal insolvency procedures and contentious litigation. He focuses on advising financial institutions and private equity firms on distressed loan situations and enforcement options and remedies. He also acts for insolvency practitioners once they are appointed as receivers, liquidators or examiners. As well as this, Will has considerable experience in court liquidations and advising liquidators.

As a litigator, Will has worked on several high-profile Commercial Court matters, and was lead solicitor on a successful fraudulent disposition action under section 139 of the Companies Act 1990.

Professional Memberships

- Member of the Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioners

- Member of the Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland

- Member of the Law Society of Ireland

- Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Ireland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
William Greensmyth is recognised for his practice assisting liquidators and receivers, as well as creditors. He works with clients in the financial and aviation sectors.

Strengths

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  • William Greensmyth is highly knowledgeable about his practice areas, diligent and personable.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

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