L to R: David Ormsby and Maurice Phelan

We are delighted to announce the appointment of David Ormsby as a partner in our Dispute Resolution team.

David practices in corporate and personal insolvency law and all related litigation. He helps companies and their officers with solvency issues and acts for a variety of stakeholders on formal insolvency processes including examinership, compulsory and voluntary liquidation, receivership and bankruptcy.

David acts for secured creditors, unsecured creditors of companies in financial distress and insolvency practitioners. He has acted for various financial institutions on high value recoveries and on the defence of a wide range of proceedings issued by debtors.

Commenting on his appointment, Maurice Phelan, Head of Dispute Resolution, said “David’s appointment as partner has been universally well received by both clients and colleagues alike. His easy-going manner belies a steely determination to achieve the best possible commercial outcome for his clients and he is renowned for his ability to deliver measured and practical advice in high-pressure situations.”

David added “The Dispute Resolution team works hard to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice to our clients, and I’m delighted to join the partnership and further build on the team’s excellent reputation.”

A graduate of UCD and TCD, David was previously a senior associate with the firm.