McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s commitment to the insolvency and restructuring field, driven by a group of specialist partners and associates, has landed it a prestigious client base and an impressive record in major contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has broad sectoral coverage, earning further recognition for cases linked to sanctions imposed on the Russian state following its invasion of Ukraine. Head of the dispute resolution and litigation group, Michael Murphy, is an outstanding practitioner, having represented clients in many of the headline restructurings in Ireland over recent years. Lisa Smyth is another leading lawyer, along with David O’Dea, who has an emerging reputation.
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‘Excellent knowledge and experience combined with high quality drafting skills, which gives great comfort when applications are being made to the High Court. Responsiveness.’
‘Lisa Smyth adds a strategic and practical approach to her legal expertise in the area, which adds significant value to the client when it comes to problem solving and achieving particular outcomes.’
‘Broad range of capabilities with the breadth and depth of team to handle large, complex restructuring and insolvency matters.’
- 'All very technically strong and robust in providing advice on complicated, complex restructuring and insolvency matters.’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lisa Smyth
McCann FitzGerald LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
David O’Dea
McCann FitzGerald LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Murphy