Expert restructuring support for companies and individuals in financial difficulty

Financial difficulty can arise for any business — a drop in cash flow, pressure from creditors, or wider market instability. Whether you're a business owner, director, stakeholder, or financial backer, acting early and getting the right advice can make the difference between recovery and closure.

At BDO, we support companies across Ireland through every stage of financial challenge. If your business is under pressure, we’re here to help you understand the situation, explore your options, and move forward with confidence — whether that means turning the business around, protecting key assets, or planning an orderly wind-down.

With decades of experience and the backing of BDO’s international network, our goal is to preserve business value where possible. We take a hands-on, partner-led approach in working closely with company directors, shareholders, creditors, and legal advisors to find the right solution — and put it into action.

Examinership - protect and restructure your business

Examinership offers a critical lifeline for businesses in financial distress, enabling them to continue operations while undergoing a structured restructuring process. It provides a window of Court protection, which allows restructuring of debts by preventing any creditor action during the protection period and facilitates the necessary funding to navigate financial difficulties. At BDO, we guide companies and stakeholders through every stage of the examinership process, ensuring a clear path to recovery and helping directors and stakeholders protect value. Whether you're dealing with cash flow issues or distressed debt, examinership can provide a fresh start with expert guidance.

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Liquidation - guidance through every step

Liquidation is the process of winding up a business, either voluntarily or due to insolvency. At BDO, we provide expert support for both solvent and insolvent liquidations, ensuring a smooth, efficient process and maximising value for stakeholders. Whether you're recovering shareholder funds or managing insolvency, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

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Receivership - targeted recovery for secured lenders

Receivership gives lenders a controlled route to recover debts when a borrower defaults. At BDO, we act quickly and strategically — managing trading businesses or realising assets under fixed charge to protect value and deliver results. Our team provides clear direction, end-to-end management, and tailored solutions aligned with the lender’s security position.

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Restructuring

When your business is under pressure, early intervention can make all the difference. BDO works with directors and stakeholders to identify the root causes of distress and implement tailored recovery plans — helping viable businesses regain control, improve performance, and avoid formal insolvency.

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SCARP - low-cost restructuring for small businesses in difficulty

The Small Company Administrative Rescue Process (SCARP) offers small and micro companies a fast, Court-free alternative to examinership. BDO helps directors assess their options, prepare a Rescue Plan, and guide the business through the process — giving viable SMEs a path to recovery and a fresh start.

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Why BDO

BDO brings together commercial thinking, technical expertise, and a practical approach to restructuring. We are a trusted partner to businesses, financial institutions, legal professionals, and stakeholders across Ireland.

Proven expertise in all restructuring and insolvency processes
Partner-led approach ensuring experienced, accessible advice
National presence with access to BDO’s global network
Clear, action-oriented communication throughout every engagement
Trusted by banks, investors, legal teams, and directors alike.

Whether you're seeking to preserve a business, manage a wind-down, or protect your interests as a creditor, we provide the clarity and execution required to move forward.