Resolving Financial Challenges with Expertise
We help businesses, directors, and legal teams in Ireland and internationally find the right solution – fast, discreetly, and professionally.
Trusted Experts
Over 30 years advising businesses, creditors, and legal teams across Ireland.
Legal & Financial Insight
Deep expertise across insolvency, litigation, and forensic investigation.
Collaborative Approach
Partner-led service focused on results, discretion, and long-term relationships.
Years Of experience
Who We Are
Specialists in Insolvency, Advisory, and Forensic Accounting
Since 1994, Friel Stafford has supported businesses, creditors, and legal teams with expert-led advice across insolvency, restructuring, and financial disputes. Our partner-led team is known for its integrity and results-focused service.
Our Core Services
Friel Stafford Areas of Expertise
Insolvency & Restructuring
Clear solutions for distressed companies.
We guide directors, creditors, and legal teams through complex insolvency processes including liquidations, receiverships, SCARP, and examinership with expertise.
Forensic Accounting
Independent analysis in legal disputes.
Our forensic experts provide court-ready reports and investigative insight for litigation, fraud, shareholder disputes, and family law matters.
Corporate Finance
Strategic advice for growth and funding.
We support clients with valuations, business planning, M&A, debt restructuring, and fundraising — helping them make informed, confident decisions.
Expertise Across 15 Service Areas
Our Full Range of Specialist Services
01
Receiverships
Taking control of secured assets to protect creditor interests and maximise recoveries from distressed borrowers.
02
Court Liquidations
High Court-led process to wind up insolvent companies, investigate conduct, and ensure fair distribution to creditors.
03
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation
The most common form of liquidation used when a company is insolvent — meaning it can no longer pay its debts as they fall due.
04
Members’ Voluntary Liquidation
Tax-efficient, controlled wind-down of solvent companies to extract retained earnings or simplify group structures.
05
SCARP
Fast-track rescue process for viable small businesses in financial difficulty seeking to avoid liquidation.
06
Examinership
Court-protected restructuring for viable companies, allowing breathing space to agree a survival plan with creditors.
07
Expert Witness
Independent, court-compliant financial reports and testimony for litigation, arbitration, or commercial disputes.
08
Litigation Support
Forensic analysis and strategic insight in complex disputes involving loss, fraud, or commercial conflict.
09
Corporate Reviews
Independent assessments of financial health, viability, and funding position to support lenders and key stakeholders.
10
Protected Disclosures
Confidential, independent support for managing whistleblower reports in line with Irish and EU legal requirements.
11
Employee Wrongdoing
Discreet, forensic investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or financial irregularities in the workplace.
12
Family Law
Clear financial valuations and reports to support legal outcomes in divorce, maintenance, or inheritance cases.
13
Business Planning & Valuations
Strategic planning and independent valuations to support growth, investment, exit, or legal requirements.
14
Mergers & Acquisitions
Full support for M&A, buyouts, or disposals – from strategy through to negotiation and completion.
15
Debt & Equity Fundraising
Guidance on refinancing, funding, and capital structuring to improve cash flow and support business growth.
How We Work
A Clear, Practical Process from First Call to Resolution
Initial Consultation
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We listen carefully to understand your situation, answer your questions, and outline the best path forward.
Tailored Plan
02
We design a strategy specific to your needs, whether that’s restructuring, litigation support, or valuation.
Expert Delivery
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Our experienced team manages the process from start to finish, with clarity, professionalism, and discretion.
Get in touch with the team at Friel Stafford
Get in touch with the team at Friel Stafford for clear, professional advice tailored to your situation.
+353 1 661 4066
info@frielstafford.ie
44 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2
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