Advising on a host of restructuring and insolvency issues, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a strong choice for insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, private equity firms, distressed companies and directors. Led by Maurice Phelan, the team has experience handling domestic and international restructurings, insolvencies and the related litigation, but is particularly noted for its bankruptcy, liquidation, examinership and out-of-court rescue work. Exemplifying this in particular is Judith Riordan, who specialises in insolvency and restructuring law. James Morrin is also noted, as is Frank Flanagan, who has a notable expertise in loan portfolio transactions. Norman Fitzgerald joined in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly experienced in dispute resolution, enforcement and insolvency. Responsive and professional with the ability to work with and understand the commercial realities faced by lenders.’
- ‘The team provides a cohesive, commercial and responsive service with a friendly and proactive approach.'
- ‘James Morrin is the go-to man for insolvency and restructuring solutions. He’s excellent to deal with - responsive and commercial whilst balancing risk. The solution man for any problem!!’
- ‘Judith Riordan provides excellent and considered advice and is very approachable.’
- ‘An excellent combination of legal expertise and commercial acumen.’
- ‘James Morrin coordinated the support provided across the team, and provided refreshingly clear and pragmatic advice in relation to options for enforcing security over an Irish company.’
- ‘Local expertise relevant to practical issues affecting our business.’
- ‘Always accessible. 360 degree understanding of the market and commercial considerations. Concise advice.’
Key clients
- Grant Thornton Interpath BDO Bank of Ireland AIB KPMG Export Development Canada Resolute
Work highlights
Acted for DK Windows & Doors Limited on an urgent instruction to advise on its solvency in December 2024.
Acting for Export Development Canada and CJF Aviation DAC, which are significant creditors and the largest lessors of aircraft to CityJet DAC, the Irish based airline.
Acting for Interpath Advisory in its capacity as Joint Liquidator of Cloughwater Plastics (Ireland) Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Maurice Phelan
Other key lawyers
Judith Riordan; Frank Flanagan; James Morrin; Norman Fitzgerald