02 Feb 2026
Irwin Mitchell appoints Legal 500 Rising Star Katie Molloy to lead Birmingham restructuring and insolvency team
"Irwin Mitchell appoints Katie Molloy as partner in its Birmingham restructuring & insolvency team. She joins from Gowling WLG and will work on complex insolvency disputes, fraud investigations and asset recovery."
Molloy joins from Gowling WLG, where she was Principal Associate. Recognised by Legal 500 as both a Next Generation Lawyer and a Rising Star, she has deep expertise in complex insolvency disputes, fraud investigations and asset recovery. Her experience includes advising insolvency practitioners, financial institutions and distressed corporates on high-value contentious matters, including misfeasance claims, cross-border asset tracing and director disqualification proceedings. She will lead the Birmingham Restructuring & Insolvency team.
Andrew Walker, National Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at Irwin Mitchell, said Molloy’s arrival strengthens the firm’s national team and will be invaluable as the firm grows its presence and supports clients across the UK. Fergal Dowling, managing partner for Irwin Mitchell’s Business Services Group, described her reputation and experience in contentious insolvency as a key part of the firm’s strategy to invest in market-leading talent and reinforce its presence in Birmingham and the wider Midlands region.
Molloy’s appointment increases the partner count in Irwin Mitchell’s restructuring and insolvency team to five, with a total team headcount of 40.