William Fry LLP‘s team handles the full spectrum of corporate restructuring and insolvency mandates, though stands out for its involvement in large cross-border restructurings, special situations and contentious domestic mandates. The group has expertise in assisting Irish and international businesses in the aviation sector, and increasingly in the property, retail and hospitality sectors. Team head Fergus Doorly is highly reputed for the depth of his expertise in international restructurings, as is Ruairi Rynn, who is active in examinerships and liquidations. Barbara Galvin is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Fergus Doorly has a great ability to seamlessly deal with complex matters in a calm, balanced manner. Very reassuring for clients.’
- ‘What sets the team apart is not just their legal expertise, but their ability to truly understand our business and deliver commercially focused advice that adds real strategic value. William Fry brings a depth of knowledge and a calm confidence that inspires trust.'
- ‘Ruairi Rynn stands out for his commercial, pragmatic approach and ability to cut through complexity with clear, results-driven advice. He is hands-on, highly responsive and a strong advocate, making him a trusted adviser I consistently rely on in insolvency matters.'
- ‘I have found the insolvency and restructuring team to be exceptionally capable and commercial. The partners are smart, practical and results-focused, offering clear, solution-driven advice alongside strong advocacy.’
- ‘Knowledgeable and well connected to provide to-the-point advice and solutions regarding matters of Irish law and practice. Meaningful engagement but grasps the realities and practicalities of the relevant circumstances, which helps ensure the situation is assessed with all parties understanding the nuances.’
- ‘I've been using William Fry when I can for a number of years. It gives me, as a client, confidence in what the end result is likely to be. I find William Fry very knowledgeable in terms of insolvency and broader litigation.’
Key clients
- Attestor Capital
- P Capital Partners
- Claire's Accessories
- Fitzwalter Capital
- Teneo
- Interpath
- KPMG
- EY
- PwC
- Azets
- Grant Thornton
- Deloitte
Work highlights
Advising an ad hoc group of bondholders led by Attestor Capital in relation to the liquidation of GTLK Europe Capital DAC and GTLK Europe DAC.
Advising the Ardagh Group in respect of its $10bn debt restructuring.
Advising Kieran Wallace as examiner to Wellman International Limited.
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Practice head
Fergus Doorly
Other key lawyers
Ruairi Rynn; Barbara Galvin