Our Relationship with IR Global
Thomas H. Curran Associates, LLC is a member of IR Global which comprises of top-tier boutique and mid-sized firms. These firms provide partner-led, personalized service with extensive cross-border experience.
IR Global gives our firm access to over 1,500+ global advisors across 170+ jurisdictions and covering 60 practice areas, this allows us to offer bespoke advice tailored to any complex requirement.

Thomas H. Curran
Managing Partner

Brian J. LeFort
Associate Attorney
“Putting an international team together is not easy. With IR Global we’re able to collaborate with our colleague firms in the network and put it all together very quickly.”
Thomas H. Curran – Managing Partner



Thomas H. Curran Associates, LLC & IR Global News & Events
The State of Healthcare Bankruptcy in the U.S.: Why 2025 Is a Turning Point
Jennifer Riggins sits down with Thomas Curran, Managing Partner of Thomas H. Curran Associates, to unpack the accelerating wave of healthcare bankruptcies across the United States—and why 2025 represents a pivotal turning point for the industry.
Together, they examine the rise of mega Chapter 11 filings, including high-profile cases like Steward Healthcare, which has reshaped entire regional healthcare landscapes. Thomas explains how private equity ownership, rising labor and inflation-driven operational costs, and post-COVID staffing pressures have pushed many systems to the brink.
Expanding in the Southwest: From Insolvency in Oklahoma to Asset Recovery in Texas
Jennifer Riggins, host of IR Global: Expertise Unlocked, is joined by Thomas H. Curran, founder of Thomas H. Curran Associates. Thomas discusses his national commercial litigation and insolvency practice, drawing on nearly 40 years of experience across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. He also highlights a complex cross-border insolvency case he has worked on for more than a decade, offering insights into the shifting trends shaping today’s restructuring landscape.
IR Global Headline Sponsor Video
In September 2024, Thomas H. Curran Associates was a headline sponsor for IR Global’s Annual Conference in Paris.
In this video, Managing Partner Thomas Curran discusses how our international connections at IR Global help to support our clients.
IR Global Membership Sponsor Video
Thomas H. Curran was membership sponsor of the IR Global ‘On the Road’ conference in Boston.
Hear Thom discuss the following:
👉 His firm’s location, expertise and team
👉 How leveraging IR Global enhances the firm’s cross border work, benefiting his clients
👉 The key components to success when utilising the IR Global network including golf trips and traveling around the world
👉 His excitement of building relationships with new members whilst reconnecting with existing members
The Dunne Cross-Border Insolvency Case
Jennifer Riggins, host of the IR Global: Expertise Unlocked was joined by Thomas H. Curran, Managing Partner of Thomas H. Curran Associates, LLC. Thomas Curran goes into detail about his business law firm that specialise in commercial litigation, insolvency, and insolvency litigation across the United States. With approximately 37 years of experience practicing in the insolvency area, the firm brings a wealth of expertise to his clients. Thom goes into detail about a recent cross-border insolvency case he has been involved in for around 12 years and the details surrounding it.
Legal Topics & Trends
Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in the U.S.: Recent Developments and Implications for Creditors
The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the United States has become an increasingly complex area of law,...
Retail bankruptcies and landlord recovery: the new playbook
Retail bankruptcies remain rampant, but this year’s focus has shifted from store closures to landlord recovery...
Cross-border fraudulent transfers are becoming a growing challenge for creditors
As global business grows more interconnected, U.S. creditors increasingly face difficulties recovering assets moved...
Crypto bankruptcies: Surging preference actions spurring legislative reform
The crypto sector continues to reel from the cascading bankruptcies of 2022. As firms like FTX and Celsius moved...
What businesses and creditors need to know about new bankruptcy code adjustments
On April 1, 2025, new adjustments to the Bankruptcy Code dollar thresholds took effect. 11 U.S.C. § 104 mandates...
With retail bankruptcies on the rise, who will survive the 2025 shakeout?
Bankruptcies reached an unprecedented level in 2024, and the trend appears to be continuing into this year. Some...
Bankrupt landlords and vacant offices – How the real estate crisis is escalating
Following the pandemic, a significant transformation in the corporate work structure was inevitable, especially for...
The 2025 bankruptcy surge: What’s driving mid-sized companies to the brink?
A mere two months have passed since the beginning of 2025 and chapter 11 bankruptcy filings are already steadily...
Evidence of Intent to ‘Hinder’ Wasn’t Sufficient to Deny Discharge, District Judge Says
In the recent case Wylie v. Miller, 22-10952 (S.D. Mich. March 29, 2024) [1] , a bankruptcy court’s decision to...
IR Global Events & News
A Successful Sponsorship at IR Global’s Annual Conference in Paris
We are thrilled to share the highlights of Thomas H. Curran Associates’ participation as a Headline Sponsor at IR...
Thomas H. Curran Associates will attend IR Global’s Annual Conference in Paris as a Headline Sponsor
We are excited to announce that Managing Partner, Thomas H. Curran of Thomas H. Curran Associates will be attending...
Thomas H. Curran attends the ‘On the Road’ conference as Membership Sponsor
Thomas H. Curran, Managing Partner of Thomas H. Curran Associates, LLC, and his team have had a rewarding time back...
The Visionaries – Navigating the dynamic global business environment through the lens of professional services
Thomas H. Curran, Managing Partner at Thomas H. Curran Associates, LLC, was recently featured in The Visionaries,...
Global Guide for In-House Counsel: All Change – A shifting geopolitical & economic climate
As a member of IR Global, a leading international network of business advisors, Thomas Curran contributed to latest...
Global Guide for In-House Counsel: Doing Business in a Rapidly Changing World
As a member of IR Global, a leading international network of business advisors, Thomas Curran contributed to latest...
IR Global: Meet the Members
Thomas Curran was recently featured in IR Global's Meet the Members: US, Canada and Mexico publication. Thom and...
Attracting Investor Interest: Will the cannabis industry be allowed to blossom?
As a member of IR Global, a leading international network of business advisors, Thomas Curran contributed to the...
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