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Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox

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Ireland

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Insolvency and corporate restructuring

Arthur Cox is well known in the market for insolvency and restructuring cases, regularly turned to by insolvency practitioners, pillar banks, companies facing financial difficulties and other stakeholders. John Donald, who spearheads the offering, focuses on formal and informal corporate restructuring, though his advice covers all aspects of insolvency and restructuring law. Frances Flynn and Kenneth Dixon are other noteworthy practitioners who have expertise in liquidations, examinerships, and receiverships.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong commercial, strategic, technically strong legal advice from the restructuring and insolvency team.’
  • ‘Incredibly responsive, John Donald and Kenneth Dixon's pursuit of excellence and delivering results is second to none. The go-to team for any complex or cross-border type engagements. Highly highly recommended.’
  • ‘Despite the complexity and short notice, the team remain grounded and sound on their advice and ensuring the documents drafted are to the highest standard protecting the interests of their clients at all times.'
  • ‘Frances Flynn and Kenneth Dixon - Diligent, approachable, practical, efficient, well researched, available, supportive, excellent attention to detail, demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships resulting in the best outcome for clients.'
  • ‘The Arthur Cox Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring team stands out for its expertise and proficiency in the insolvency sector. They possess substantial experience handling cross-border insolvency cases and major restructuring projects throughout Ireland. Their approach is consistently responsive, innovative, and strategic.’
  • ‘Frances Flynn - really thorough, commercially focused lawyer. Gets to the nub of an issue quickly and provides strategic, commercial legal advice.’

Key clients

  • Wenning Holdings Limited (in liquidation)
  • New Look Retailers Limited
  • Nordic Trustee
  • CityJet DAC (in examinership)
  • Coralfin Limited
  • Interpath Advisory Ireland
  • Resolute Advisory
  • Grant Thornton Ireland
  • Musgrave Retail Partners
  • Cineworld Cinemas Limited
  • Novellus Finance Limited
  • Horizonview Properties Private Limited

Work highlights

Advising New Look Retailers Limited in relation to its winding up by liquidation proceedings commenced before the High Court of Ireland.
Advising the examiner of Mainline Power Limited in relation to its restructuring through Irish examinership proceedings.
Advising CityJet DAC in relation to all aspects of its ongoing restructuring through examinership proceedings commenced in the High Court of Ireland.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Kenneth Dixon
Kenneth Dixon
Practice head

John Donald

Other key lawyers

Frances Flynn; Kenneth Dixon