Matthew Donohoe

Matthew Donohoe is a Director at Moorfields and leads the firm’s Advisory Team, bringing over 20 years of experience in turnaround, restructuring, and insolvency.

A Chartered Accountant and JIEB-qualified insolvency practitioner, Matthew has built his career advising businesses, lenders, and stakeholders on strategies to navigate financial pressure and restore stability. His expertise spans cash flow planning, refinancing, and restructuring, with a proven ability to align the interests of both borrowers and lenders to deliver constructive outcomes.

Matthew’s background also includes two years in transactional diligence, providing buy- and sell-side due diligence and working capital analysis. This experience gives him an analytical depth that strengthens his advisory work, particularly in high-pressure or time-critical situations.

Core Specialisms

• Independent Business Reviews (IBRs) and due diligence
• Debt advisory and refinancing solutions
• Options analysis and scenario planning
• Forecasting, cash flow, and working capital management
• Cost reduction and restructuring strategies

Sector Expertise

Matthew has worked across a wide range of industries and has particular expertise in the transport and manufacturing sectors. His ability to combine sector insight with technical knowledge ensures practical solutions tailored to each business and stakeholder group.

Professional Approach

Recognised for his collaborative style and analytical approach, Matthew builds strong relationships with lenders, management teams, and investors. He provides clear, commercially focused advice, helping stakeholders manage risk, protect value, and achieve the best outcomes in challenging circumstances.