Beauchamps LLP has a more than solid reputation in the market thanks in part to its history in the insolvency and restructuring field and the seniority of team head Barry Cahir . The firm is noted for commercial and personal insolvency matters, having a background in cross-border restructurings, SME insolvency and high-value personal insolvencies. It has close links to numerous insolvency practitioners, debtors and creditors. Clíodhna Walsh is a personal insolvency specialist and Simon Murphy has extensive connections to insolvency practitioners.
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Work Department
Insolvency & corporate restructuring, Litigation & dispute resolution
Position
Barry is a seasoned litigator and insolvency expert who heads up Beauchamps' Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring team. Recognised for his commercial instincts and technical ability, he represents stakeholders and officeholders in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency and debt restructuring cases, with significant Irish and cross border experience. Barry is the is Deputy President of INSOL Europe.
In addition he is the only Fellow of INSOL International in Ireland. He is also a former chairman of the Restructuring & Insolvency Ireland (RII).
Memberships
- Appointed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to be a member of the Company Law Review Group on behalf of The Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioners Past Chairman of the Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioner Member of the UK Insolvency Lawyers Association Member of the ABFA – the Asset Based Finance Association A fellow of INSOL International and Council member of INSOL Europe Named as a Financial and Corporate leading lawyer in IFLR 1000 2016 Named in Best Lawyers, Ireland, 2018 Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Member of the Law Society of Ireland
Education
- Bachelor of Civil Law (University College Dublin, 1995)
- Solicitor (Law Society of Ireland, 1998)
- INSOL International Global Insolvency Practice Course 2015/16
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very personable and easy to deal with, while maintaining professionality. ’
‘There is never a problem reaching out to partners and associates and I have always found them extremely helpful. Stand-out partners would be Barry Cahir and Simon Murphy. Stand-out associate would be Aisling Duffy.’
‘The team brings a wealth of experience from various sectors, providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal, financial, and business implications of each case. They are laser focused on maximising the client's outcome by anticipating challenges and proactively addressing them before they escalate. More than other legal firms they have a deep understanding of financial and operational restructuring, providing practical solutions to very challenging issues. ’
‘Simon Murphy and his team have a unique ability for swiftly pinpointing the core of a problem. Simon stands out for his capacity to grasp the needs of clients and deliver creative, effective solutions to intricate challenges, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients. He consistently remains accessible for consultations and advancing issues, with a constant emphasis on enhancing the client's situation.’
Key clients
- AIB Group
- Aiden Murphy of Crowe
- Cerberus
- CityJet DAC
- David O'Connor of BDO
- Declan Taite of Kroll
- DigitalBridge Group (formerly Colony Capital)
- Ian Barrett of KPMG
- Everyday Finance DAC
- Flairline Fashions
- KBC Bank Ireland plc
- Ken Tyrrell of PwC
- Nicholas Wood, Grant Thornton UK
- Colm Dolan, Grant Thornton Ireland
- Oaktree Capital Management
- ASG Logistics Limited
- Pepper Finance Corporation Ireland DAC
- Tom O'Brien of Mazars
- Ulster Bank Ireland DAC
- Tom Murray, Friel Stafford
- Mars Capital Finance DAC
- Dengrove DAC
- PTSB
- Goldman Sachs
- Link ASI
- Damien Murran, Teneo
- Gary Cooper
- U2 Limited
- BGF
- Luke Charleton of EY
- SoftCo
Work highlights
Represented Nicholas Stewart Wood, a UK Trustee-in Bankruptcy in a claim for the recovery of over $8m for the benefit of the bankrupt's creditors.
Advised Ian Barrett of KPMG as process advisor in the successful SCARP of Vconnecta T/A Ecanvasser.
Advised Tom Murray of Friel Stafford on all aspects of the liquidation of Boxer Logistics (in liquidation) including recovery of assets following a complex fraud.