The insolvency and business restructuring team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin possesses expertise in supporting clients through cross-border insolvency matters, including the acknowledgment of insolvency appointments, recognition of foreign judgments, and representation in asset sales for both Irish and British insolvency practitioners. The ‘very professional, efficient and highly skilled’ Jeanette Donohoe leads the team. Donohoe regularly receives referrals from international law firms which require Northern Ireland insolvency expertise. Stephen Cross, a banking and finance specialist, provides support on matters relating to financial transactions. Associate director Maria McNally assists in a wide range of insolvency matters.
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‘Jeanette Donohoe is very professional, efficient and highly skilled in the area of insolvency practice.’
‘That the team is very knowledgeable and open to questions and provides excellent advice.’
‘Maria McNally has provided great service and advice to me, especially in a difficult situation. She has maintained a good level of communication, which has been appreciated.’
‘The team is made up of people who are highly qualified and provide an excellent service. They have strong knowledge in this field and can always be relied upon when acting in cases. ’
‘Maria McNally provides exceptional service all the time. She is reliable and her knowledge of insolvency is excellent. All work produced by her is to a very high standard, she has a great attitude and is always there to pick up the phone to any query. ’
‘They are a very well constituted firm. They enjoy highly experienced and skilled practitioners. They are client focused and results driven.’
Key clients
- Apex Group Fiduciary Services Limited
- Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
- McCambridge Duffy
- KPMG
- Danske Bank
- HSBC Bank Plc
- BDO Northern Ireland
- Invest NI
- Ipsum Capital (GB) Limited
- Department for Economy for Northern Ireland
Work highlights
- Advising the Department for the Economy on the scheme of arrangement made in respect of the Presbyterian Mutual Society pursuant to the Presbyterian Mutual Society (Financial Assistance to Members) Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011.
- Instructed by Intermediate Capital Group in respect of the enforcement of facilities advanced to a well-known, very large Company in NI which owns various shopping centres and other commercial premises in NI, England and Scotland.
- Acted on behalf of the Supervisor of Silverpail Dairy (Ireland) Unlimited Company and Havana Company Unlimited Company CVA to secure recognition of Scheme of Arrangement in NI in accordance with The Insolvency Act 1986.
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Practice head
Jeanette Donohoe
Other key lawyers
Stephen Cross; Maria McNally