Insolvency and corporate restructuring

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP has a significant market share of the biggest instructions in the market, including cross-border and high value restructurings, special situations and contentious restructurings and insolvencies. It has landed many of the prime engagements in recent years, including key roles in the Endo International, Nordic Aviation and Mallinckrodt restructurings and insolvencies. Aviation remains a major forte for the team, along with manufacturing, retail, hospitality, financial services and technology. Fergus Doorly is at the top of the market, with Ruairi Rynn continuing to impress, along with newly promoted partner Barbara Galvin.

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Testimonials

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‘The restructuring team has a fantastic work ethic which you can really see when they are advising you. They can take instructions and have tailored solutions that really gives clients options. The wealth of experience across the team really shows in the work that is produced by the team. ’
‘Barbara Galvin is a joy to work with. Her wealth of knowledge is outstanding and gives you time and attention no matter how small the work. She is always available to her clients. She has a great attitude to not only her work and clients, but also junior members of staff and brings them on.’
‘Barbara Galvin’s strengths lie in her comprehensive understanding of both Irish and international insolvency law, and her ability to navigate complex, often contentious situations with a calm, solution-focused approach.'
‘Barbara Galvin is a strong technically able lawyer within the team and has been able to coordinate a number of firms across multiple jurisdictions with ease and calm - a great partner to work with.’
‘Ruairi Rynn - strong commercially and technically in providing restructuring and insolvency advice in complex situations.’
'Ruairi Rynn - is a tenacious, proactive solicitor who is always available. He is highly knowledgeable and provides strong, clear opinions and expert guidance.’
‘Fergus Doorly is a commercially astute practitioner combined with fantastic technical ability, which makes him a standout lawyer.’
‘Fergus Doorly is an excellent litigation and insolvency lawyer. Knows his stuff inside out and thinks his way through things very very quickly. Head and shoulders above any other lawyer we work with.’

Key clients

Interpath
KPMG
EY
PwC
Azets
Grant Thornton
Deloitte
Kroll
RSM Ireland
Kirby Healy Chartered Accountants
Teneo
Allied Irish Banks
Bank of Ireland
National Asset Management Agency
Attestor Capital
Fitzwalter Capital
Nordic Aviation Capital
Skillsoft
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
Montrose Global Aircraft Leasing
Weatherford International
Naval Group
Eurosurgical (In Liquidation)
RSM Ireland
JW Accountants

Work highlights

Advised Attestor Capital and an ad hoc committee of bondholders on the enforcement of unsecured bonds issued by GTLK Europe Capital and the subsequent liquidation of the GTLK Group.
Advised Declan Taite & Sharon Barrett of Kroll as joint share receivers of Keep it Real Holdings following urgent enforcement action across corporate entities in UK and Ireland.
Advised Hamilton Beach as investor into HealthBeacon to secure its successful exit from examinership.

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