Tughans’ specialised insolvency, business recovery, and restructuring practice offers comprehensive advisory services to clients, covering a wide spectrum of matters. The team is led by senior partner Toby McMurray, a highly regarded practitioner who is experienced in acting in the High Court and Court of Appeal in complex insolvency litigations. Key members of the core team include director Ellen Forester and Caroline McAlister.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This is a very experienced team with a broad range of applicable skills and the highest standard of client support. ’

  • ‘Toby McMurray is very well known as one of the leading solicitors in this area; he is very knowledgeable and hugely experienced.'

  • 'Caroline McAllister is an excellent lawyer and provides a superb level of support and guidance to clients. ’
  • ‘This is one of the strongest teams in Northern Ireland. Tughans have a reputation second to none and are market leaders in insolvency related matters. The firm has the capacity to provide a full service to complement insolvency related matters, including insolvency litigation.’

  • ‘Toby McMurray is the leading insolvency lawyer in Northern Ireland and has huge experience, a fantastic network of contacts and is one of the most astute and intelligent solicitors in Belfast. ’

  • ‘Tughans are one of the most active and renowned insolvency advisors in Northern Ireland. They have the experience and credentials to manage every size of insolvency or restructuring assignment and are trusted advisors.’

  • ‘Tughans are one of our go-to advisors on insolvency and restructuring matters. The team is quick to fully understand complex matters and provides value adding commercial advice throughout. ’

  • ‘Toby McMurray is excellent - a trusted advisor.’

Key clients

  • Interpath
  • ISL Waste Management
  • Keenan Corporate Finance
  • Diageo Northern Ireland Limited
  • Van Werven Plastic Recycling Holding BV
  • BDO
  • KPMG

Work highlights

  • Retained by Interpath to advise them in all aspects of the administrations of four Lagan Construction Group companies.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Toby McMurray

Other key lawyers

Ellen Forester, Caroline McAlister