The insolvency and business restructuring team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin handles a range of insolvency matters for domestic, Republic of Ireland and GB insolvency practitioners. Practice head Jeanette Donohoe has a strong reputation amongst international law firms for specialist Northern Ireland expertise. Leveraging over two decades of experience in banking and finance matters, Stephen Cross supports the team in advising administrators, liquidators and receivers on the enforcement of security. Maria McNally is another key practitioner.
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Testimonials
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‘Cleaver Fulton Rankin's insolvency team is highly recommended. The team is on top of this area, very responsive and demonstrates great leadership.’
‘Jeanette Donohoe is exceptional to deal with and maintains a very high standard. Maria McNally is very impressive. ’
‘Efficient and effective service’
Key clients
- Apex Group Fiduciary Services Limited
- Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
- McCambridge Duffy
- KPMG
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- HSBC Bank Plc
- Harland and Wolff (Belfast) Limited
- Invest NI
- Teneo
- Department for Economy for Northern Ireland
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive as the majority creditor of J.M.C. Mechanical & Construction Limited (In Liquidation), assisting the client to claim losses of £7,600,000.
Acting on behalf of the directors of Harland and Wolff (Belfast) Limited, in a pre-pack administration sale which saved over 1000 local jobs.
Advising the Department for the Economy on the scheme of arrangement made in respect of the Presbyterian Mutual Society.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation lawyers
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maria McNally
Practice head
Jeanette Donohoe
Other key lawyers
Stephen Cross; Maria McNally