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Full coverage: examinership

The sleeping city awakens: How Sonica intends to rebuild itself

Construction firm Sonica built its reputation on inspirational office fit-outs – until Covid-19 dampened the market. Struggling for survival, here is how the Dublin firm plans to claw its way back.

Francesca Comyn
1st Apr, 2022 - 5 min read

American Eagle: Hanging on a thread with a US clothing giant

Six months after the first American Eagle shop opened in Dublin, the US clothing brand terminated the European franchise, leaving an Irish company facing multi-million debts and liquidation. In a surprise move, the publicly traded Pittsburgh firm then tried to save the business through examinership – but not everyone was happy.

Francesca Comyn
11th Mar, 2022 - 14 min read

Mission Impossible: Cold Move’s collapse and the limits of examinership

The examiner of a major retail logistics company at Dublin Port alleged assets worth hundreds of thousands of euro were transferred out of the business while it was insolvent. But his statutory powers expired before he could take steps to rectify the alleged fraud. What happened?

Francesca Comyn
30th Aug, 2021 - 8 min read

“Go negotiate with landlords”: How New Look’s examinership bid came unstuck

In a landmark judgement, the High Court has agreed with landlords that the retailer New Look is not yet insolvent and has set aside the appointment of an interim examiner. The result is expected to set down a marker for failing businesses in the Covid era.

Francesca Comyn
14th Oct, 2020 - 8 min read
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