A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP‘s restructuring and insolvency practice provides top-rate advice to clients facing administration. The ’commercially savvy’ team is led by Sam Corbett, who is sought after for complex insolvency mandates. Michael Neill is deeply experienced and is well-equipped to advise on major cross-border insolvencies. Praised for his ‘technical expertise and industry knowledge’, Christopher Coulter distinguishes himself for his strengths across contentious and non-contentious mandates. Another key practitioner is Ross Kane, who is an expert in security enforcement and restructuring transactions.
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‘Chris Coulter is a trusted legal advisor on any appointment/matter, having worked with Chris for many years on various insolvency matters, we know that Chris' advice is always commercial and backed by significant technical expertise and industry knowledge.’
‘Sam Corbett is a trusted advisor. He has a deep knowledge of the law and provides quality pragmatic advice.’
‘They are very quick to fully understand complex matters, providing sound recommendations and commercial solutions to problems. Excellent response times. We give our most complex cases to A&L Goodbody.’
‘Sam Corbett is a market leader. He is the best insolvency lawyer in Northern Ireland - a trusted advisor. Chris Coulter is an excellent number 2 to Sam and is developing into an excellent lawyer.’
‘The firm stands apart through its commitment to excellence, client-focused approach, and deep industry expertise.’
‘Each member brings a unique combination of legal acumen, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving, ensuring that clients receive insightful and effective representation. Individuals that deserve mention - Sam Corbett & Chris Coulter.’
Key clients
- Cineworld
- Dalriada Trustees Limited
- FRP Financial Advisory
- Evelyn Partners LLP
- KPMG
- Keenan Corporate Finance
- Deloitte
- Omnia Technologies UK Ltd
- Grant Thornton
- Pepper Financial Advantage
Work highlights
Instructed on all Northern Irish aspects of the administration of the Body Shop on behalf of the Administrators, FRP.
Continued to act for the Administrators of the Wiggle / Chain Reaction group - a large global online cycling and tri-sports retailer.
Provided specialist advice to PWC and the secured lenders of Textile Recycling International Limited (now in Administration) in respect of their enforcement options against the textile recycling company that had global operations and assets valued in excess of £60million.
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Practice head
Sam Corbett
Other key lawyers
Michael Neill; Christopher Coulter; Ross Kane