Business Restructuring / Insolvency
We take a practical and constructive approach to protecting the interests of clients who are affected by corporate reconstructions, recovery and insolvency. We also work with under-performing businesses, national and local insolvency practitioners, banks and other financial institutions.
Our team members have a broad range of experience in dealing with issues relevant to insolvency law and each member of the team has Professional 1 and 2 qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.
We can advise you on corporate rescues and reconstructions, formal insolvencies including administrations, receiverships and liquidation, cross border insolvency, workouts and rescue and individual or partnership insolvencies.
Our expertise in insolvency and restructuring is supported by a depth of resources and niche specialisms throughout our practice. We are a dynamic, flexible and very accessible team. Indeed, our reputation for providing exactly this type of service is increasingly being recognised by our clients.
Recent Work
- Michael Neill has recently advised the Administrators of Budget DIY Ltd, Norex Hire (Rail) Ltd and Reid Transport Ltd.
- Michael Neill advised on the successful restructuring of the Rankin Group of cafes/restaurants.
- We have also advised the major creditors of Coleraine Football Club (in Administration), Shop Electric Ltd (in Administration) and Thermomax Ltd (in Administration). We are currently the lead advisor to Invest NI.
- We are consistently acting on behalf of local Trustees and Liquidators and also represent directors in respect of proceedings commenced under the Company Direct Disqualification (NI) Order 2002.
Endorsements
Michael Neill is ranked as a leader in his field in both the current Chambers and Legal 500 Legal Directory.
“Peers believe that it is fully entitled to its top tier position” – Chambers 2008 (Tier 1)
The team was described as “commercially focused”, “excellent”, “they are exceptionally good solicitors who have a high level of technical knowledge”. – Chambers 2006 (Tier 1)
“Described as excellent by clients” – Chambers 2006 (Tier 1)
Business Restructuring / Insolvency Team