Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has a tremendous record in insolvency and restructuring matters, including large-scale examinerships and out-of-court rescue processes. The team is also active in distressed asset and non-performing loan sales in Ireland. It advises a range of insolvency practitioners, creditors, debtors, distressed investors and other stakeholders in restructuring and insolvency engagements. Judith Riordan is an outstanding practitioner in corporate insolvency and related litigation, having further experience in out-of-court rescue processes. Maurice Phelan is head of the dispute resolution team and has an extensive record in contentious insolvency matters. Frank Flanagan is noted for loan portfolio sales.
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Testimonials
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‘Judith Riordan is prime point of contact. Always responsive and willing to take a practical approach to all issues.’
‘Excellent advisors on insolvency and restructuring assignments. Clear and concise advice is always provided, with commercial impacts thoroughly thought through and very well considered. An excellent firm to have by your side on complex assignments and highly recommended.’
‘Judith Riordan, insolvency partner, goes the extra mile and is highly committed to successful outcomes. Dedicated practitioner who provides top quality advice that considers both legal and commercial impacts and is very much solutions-focused, innovates and is always available. Highly recommend Judith and her team.’
‘The MHC teams offers expert service with first-class delivery. Their advice balances risk, commercial acumen and technical legal points to deliver top-class service to achieve outcomes. The team are responsive and top quality to deal with.’
‘Judith Riordan and James Morrin are the go-to people for insolvency and restructuring advice. Approachable and contactable with a genuine passion for assisting their clients and delivering a quality service.’
‘The firm has a breath of service capability and is multi disciplined, which is both convenient and reassuring in dealing with a specific issue, which may have a number of distinct facets. ’
‘MHC insolvency team brings a mix of experience, commerciality and innovative thinking to complex problems. The team is very well supported by other areas of expertise around the firm as needed. ’
‘Maurice Phelan is a go-to insolvency lawyer in the Irish market and has a huge amount of experience in insolvency matters alongside his expertise in general litigation and dispute resolution.’
Key clients
- Allied Irish Banks
- BDO
- EY
- Kirby Healy
- KPMG
- Grant Thornton
- McStay Luby
- Friel Stafford
- Bank of Ireland
- Mazars
Work highlights
- Advised David O’Connor, of BDO, as liquidator of the SIAC Group.
- Advised OBI in successfully challenging a bankruptcy order and setting new legal precedent as a result, where the court recognises a duty of candour in debtor bankruptcy applications.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maurice Phelan