LK Shields Solicitors LLP is an authority in contentious receiverships and liquidations. It acts for many of the most prominent insolvency practitioners in Ireland. It is also increasingly active in advising directors and other officeholders of distressed companies, along with creditors of distressed companies. Jill Callanan is head of the litigation and dispute resolution team, along with the corporate insolvency and restructuring group. Clare Dowling is another senior figure in liquidations, receiverships and examinerships.
Testimonials
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‘Very approachable and provide expert advice in a measured and effective way.’
‘Jill Callanan is absolutely excellent to deal with. Immediately clear that she is vastly experienced in the area of insolvency and her advice is always spot on.’
‘Access to a wide range of expertise.’
‘Accessible and expert advice.’
Key clients
- John McStay and Tom Rogers of McStay Luby Chartered Accountants
- James Anderson, Deloitte
- Veon Limited and the directors of the Irish Forestry Fund Companies (in liquidation)
- James Butler, GBW Accountants
- Jim Luby, McStay Luby Chartered Accountants
- Garrett McCarthy, Hugh McCarthy Accountants
- Aengus Burns, Grant Thornton
- Chevron Global Energy Inc
- Declan Taite, Kroll
- Retail Group UK 2020 Limited, and the directors of IR Retail 2022 Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for John McStay and Tom Rogers of McStay Luby in their roles as provisional liquidators and then official liquidators of Aluminium Architectural Limited.
- Acted for Veon Limited, Trevor McHugh, Paul Brosnan (former directors of the Irish Forestry Fund Companies which are in liquidation) and IFS Forestry Services Limited in relation to proceedings brought by the preference shareholders of the Irish Forestry Fund companies.
- Acted for Garret McCarthy (Hugh McCarthy & Associates) as the liquidator of C&F Automotive (Ireland) Limited in proceedings before the Irish courts seeking recovery of a substantial debt from its German subsidiary.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jill Callanan