Ms Burke will provide Irish restructuring advice to the firm’s European and global clients from Dublin and will work closely with the firm’s global dispute resolution and insolvency practices on cross-border matters.

She has previously worked with top-tier law firms in both the UK and the US, and her extensive background includes complex and contentious in-court schemes and reorganisation cases across Europe, the US and various other jurisdictions.

Robin McDonnell, head of Maples’ dispute resolution and insolvency practice in Dublin, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kat to our Dublin practice.

“Her extensive experience and remarkable cross border expertise will enhance our dispute resolution and insolvency practice both in Ireland and across our global network. Kathlene’s addition reflects our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients across the globe.”

Caroline Moran, global co-head of the dispute resolution and insolvency practice, said: “Kat is a valuable addition to the global team. Together with her work in Dublin and across Europe, Kat will work closely with our global restructuring practices in the Cayman Islands, Asia and the British Virgin Islands.

“Kat will help us to continue providing time zone-sensitive insolvency and restructuring services to our clients no matter where they are based.”

Maples and Calder (Ireland) LLP is the Maples Group’s law firm. Maples has dedicated dispute resolution and insolvency practices in the Cayman Islands, Dublin, Hong Kong, Singapore and the British Virgin Islands.