Beauchamps LLP‘s insolvency and corporate restructuring team is at the heart of the firm and one of its most prominent practices. Somewhat uniquely, the firm covers large cross-border restructurings through to SME insolvencies and personal insolvency applications; Clíodhna Walsh specialises in personal insolvencies. Aviation, retail and hospitality are amongst its primary sectors. Barry Cahir is a highly reputed practitioner in the market, while Simon Murphy continues to emerge as a strong specialist in this area and has been at the forefront of the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process (SCARP).
Testimonials
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‘The partners in this firm take a very personal approach to dealing with their clients. Partners are very approachable. Certain partners have also demonstrated an ability to work on high volume projects.’
‘I have had very good experiences with Colm O'Keeffe and Simon Murphy - both are partners. In both cases I have been impressed with the personal approach and the ease of dealing with them. Both have gone above and beyond in terms of assisting and answering questions.’
‘Beauchamps have a superior knowledge of Personal Insolvency (PI) and use stronger counsel than the other firms that we use.’
‘Clíodhna Walsh is knowledgeable and helpful and acts in our clients' best interests.’
‘The restructuring team at Beauchamps are a pleasure to deal with. They are solutions focused, efficient and responsive. We have engaged them to deliver some complex restructuring assignments on our behalf and would highly recommend their services.’
‘I have worked with Barry Cahir on several restructuring assignments. His expertise, attention to detail and commitment to our files was always exceptional.’
‘Beauchamps insolvency team is top notch, bringing strong commercial acumen alongside excellent technical legal knowledge.’
‘Barry is a leading insolvency lawyer in the Irish market, who has a strong personal brand and brings good commercial solutions to complex problems. A go-to insolvency lawyer.’
Key clients
- AIB Group
- Aiden Murphy of Crowe
- Cerberus
- CityJet DAC
- David O'Connor of BDO
- Declan Taite of Kroll
- DigitalBridge Group Inc (formerly Colony Capital Inc)
- Ian Barrett of KPMG
- Everyday Finance DAC
- Flairline Fashions
- KBC Bank Ireland plc
- Ken Tyrrell of PwC
- Nicholas Wood, Grant Thornton UK
- Colm Dolan, Grant Thornton Ireland
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Paddy O'Connell of RSM Ireland
- Pepper Finance Corporation Ireland DAC
- Tom O'Brien of Mazars
- Ulster Bank Ireland DAC
- Tom Murray, Friel Stafford
- Mars Capital Finance DAC
- Dengrove DAC
- Nicholas Stuart Wood
- Goldman Sachs
- Link ASI
- Damien Murran, Teneo
- Theya Lingerie Limited, Grant Thornton Ireland
- U2 Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Theya Lingerie Limited in one of the first utilisations of SCARP in the country.
- Acted for Dengrove DAC, a subsidiary of Fortress Investment Group LLC, in relation to a dispute over the City Arts site, recently sold for over €30m.
- Acted for Tom Murray of Friel Stafford as the joint liquidator of of Boxer Logistics Limited (In Liquidation).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Barry Cahir