Arthur Cox Belfast‘s restructuring and insolvency practice is a go-to for major insolvency practitioners and several Big Four firms practising domestically. Stuart Mansfield leads the team, and the firm’s bench includes Colm McElroy, who instructs lenders on security enforcement and debt settlement mandates. David Black stands out for his deep expertise in contentious matters before the insolvency court. Another individual of note is Lucy McKee, who supports McElroy on the full breadth of services, including administration appointments, receivership appointments, and restructurings.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong full-service team.’
‘Colm McElroy and Stuart Mansfield are both well respected in the industry and I trust them to provide commercial advice.’
‘They provide market-leading advice; their advice is always commercial and solution-driven. Excellent response times. They are a trusted advisor in the most complex legal matters.’
‘Colm McElroy is an excellent lawyer. Technical, commercial and easy to work with - a trusted advisor.’
Key clients
- EY
- Hinchtech Limited
- Westwood EMS Limited
- Moorfields Corporate Recovery
- PwC
- Keenan Corporate Finance
Work highlights
Advised Westwood EMS Limited and Hinchtech Limited in respect of their pre-pack acquisitions of Simtek EMS Limited and Nitronica Limited.
Advised EY on a complex CVA relating to a construction company.
Advised Moorfields Corporate Recovery in respect of a complex administration subject to multi-jurisdictional legal proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Stuart Mansfield
Other key lawyers
Colm McElroy; David Black; Lucy McKee