Lauded for its capabilities in contentious mandates, the McCann FitzGerald LLP team has experience across a wide range of insolvency and restructuring mandates, with core strength in international restructurings, regulated insolvencies, and acting for large financial institutions in enforcement actions. The firm is well positioned to advise clients in the aviation and real estate sectors. Michael Murphy leads the team and is rated for his cross-border restructuring work. Lisa Smyth is another key practitioner, as is Simon Walsh, who is noted for his experience in receivership enforcements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lisa Smyth is a strong market leader who is very capable in giving clear, practical and commercial advice in difficult situations. A great legal mind to have alongside you in challenging moments.'
- ‘Very strong technically. Good breadth and strength in depth with team. Good ability to bring appropriate expertise from across the firm into situations.’
- ‘Michael Murphy is an incredibly talented professional, demonstrating a unique combination of responsiveness, strategic thinking, and creativity. His commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients is evident in every interaction, and his dedication to excellence truly sets him apart from competitors.’
- 'I have had the pleasure of working with this team and can confidently attest to their professionalism and dedication. They are highly responsive, always attentive to client needs, and approach each matter with a strategic mindset.’
- ‘The best around - advice that is commercially focused and ensures protection of the strategy. Delivered with top-notch service.’
- ‘Work with clients in a collaborative manner. Good strength in depth of partners and associates.’
- ‘Michael Murphy is an exceptional trusted adviser who gives valuable legal and commercial advice. Michael is very responsive and proactive in finding mutually acceptable solutions in order to move deals forward.’
- ‘Simon Walsh is the rising star of the restructuring and insolvency world. The man to work through and solve any problem. Seamless and efficient of solutions that work as planned - a must have on your team!’
Key clients
- PIMCO
- Bank of New Zealand/Calibre Partners
- Heleba
- Castlehaven Finance
- RELM Finance
- SAS – Scandinavian Airlines
- Bank of Ireland
- Allied Irish Banks
Work highlights
Advising the joint liquidators of seven companies in the BlackBee Group.
Acting for Globoforce in a cross-border shareholder dispute, where the company alleges that the ICG Defendants conspired to injure the company and the other shareholders of the Company through a variety of unlawful means in order to pressure the company to accede to ICG’s unreasonable demands in the context of a proposed transaction.
Acting for RELM Finance in the appointment of joint receivers to a portfolio of over 40 commercial and residential properties across Ireland.
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Practice head
Michael Murphy
Other key lawyers
Lisa Smyth; Simon Walsh