Arthur Cox has landed many of the prime engagements in the Irish insolvency and restructuring field. It represents a range of creditors, debtors, bondholders, insolvency practitioners, and financial investors. It continued to act for Mallinckrodt Group in connection with its US Chapter 11 proceedings and expected parallel examinership in Ireland. William Day is head of the restructuring and insolvency group, alongside John Donald, and both are at the forefront of the market. Promoted to of counsel in January 2023, Frances Flynn is a rising star, having worked on many of the firm’s top matters in recent years.
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Testimonials
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- 'Arthur Cox has deep restructuring and insolvency experience in the Irish market. They are a go-to firm for us in the jurisdiction. They have a wealth of experience working on large cases.'
- 'Willie Day is an institution in the market. We value his many years of experience and his team's capabilities.'
- 'Excellent team with quick response times and advice that is timely and balances risk and commercial considerations.'
Key clients
- Mallinckrodt plc
- Gibson Dunne & Crutcher LLP
- FTX Cryptocurrency Group companies
- Ares Capital Corporation
- Grant Thornton
- Avaya Holdings Corp
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Coralfin Limited
- Resolute Advisory
Work highlights
- Advised Mallinckrodt in relation to ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings commenced to implement a comprehensive circa $3.6bn financial and capital restructuring transaction, which it is envisaged will involve parallel examinership proceedings in Ireland.
- Advised an ad hoc committee of the first lien lenders to Endo International in relation to all Irish aspects of the ongoing circa $8bn restructuring transaction implemented through Chapter 11 proceedings.
- Advised Bank of Ireland (as secured lender) and Grant Thornton (as receivers) in relation to the ongoing receivership of Roadbridge Limited.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Frances Flynn
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John Donald
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William Day