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Three-quarters of food and agribusinesses report at least one warning sign of financial distress. Friel Stafford’s Tom Murray explains the red flags to watch for, from firefighting and rising stock to missed payments, and why acting early keeps you in control.

Friel Stafford’s Anthony Glennon was featured in The Currency, in coverage of an €8 million settlement agreement reached between a technology entrepreneur and a group of five creditors.

Most practitioners still value their firm on a multiple of fees, but that’s often the wrong answer. Tom Murray explains why Irish accounting practices now split into two very different markets.

Due diligence isn’t about giving comfort. It’s about pricing risk and protecting the deal. Tom Murray, Partner at Friel Stafford, shares six practical lessons on what really moves the needle in M&A transactions.

Led by Head of Strategic Financing PJ O’Brien, our Strategic Financing division brings over 33 years of Irish banking expertise to help clients navigate growth funding, acquisition finance, refinancing and banking negotiations.

A Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is a controlled wind-down of a solvent company, and in the right circumstances, one of the most tax-efficient ways to wind down a business.

For many business owners, a trade sale is the moment years of work convert into capital, and often the transaction that underpins retirement and long-term financial security.

How early exit planning, financial clarity and operational readiness can maximise business valuation.

Friel Stafford, part of the ifac Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Glennon as Partner.

Divorce can be emotionally draining – but understanding your finances doesn’t have to be.

For any company director, realising that your business has become insolvent is one of the most difficult moments in leadership.

Establishing a company’s true value is critical for compliance, planning, and strategic decision-making.