Meet The Team

At Alan McGee & Co. we’re a close-knit, experienced team based in East Cork and working with clients nationwide. When you call, you’ll speak with someone who genuinely wants to help — not a call centre.

Alan McGee - PIP, Solicitor, Author

Alan McGee

PIP and Solicitor

Firm founder and lead advisor on all insolvency cases.

Alan McGee graduated with a BA Degree (Hons), LLB Degree (Hons) at National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2007. Alan holds a Law Society Diploma in Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring and a Law Society Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance as well as being an Accredited Mediator. Alan has been registered as Cork’s first Personal Insolvency Practitioner.

Alan specialises in Personal Insolvency Law and Bankruptcy Law.

Alan previously served as a Captain in the Defence Forces for 14 years gaining extensive overseas experience in Lebanon, East Timor and Liberia. His previous military experience and training adds a high level of organisation and management to caseloads which contributes to the efficiency and professionalism of the services provided by the firm. As a fully Accredited Mediator his overseas experience has given him invaluable experience in mediating difficult circumstances.

Vikki Peters, Solicitor

Vikki Peters

Solicitor

Personable, organised, and deeply client-focused.

Vikki is a graduate from UCC with a Bachelors (Hons) in Social Science and joined the firm in 2019 before qualifying as a Solicitor.

Vikki practices in litigation and conveyancing  where she holds a Certificate in Conveyancing from the Law Society of Ireland and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Commercial Property with the Law Society of Ireland.

As a firm that offers specialist Personal Insolvency advice Vikki assists on Personal Insolvency cases in both the Circuit Court and High Court.  She also represents clients in Injuries Board cases, and in Circuit and High Court Personal Injury Litigation.

Deirdre McGee Account & Application Management

Deirdre McGee

Account & Application Manager

Maintenance of all legal client and office accounts within the firm and management of all Personal Insolvency pre-approval applications.

Deirdre holds a BA Honours Degree in Economics and Computers from UCC and has been with the firm since it was founded.

Deirdre works in the Personal Insolvency section dealing directly with clients in making their insolvency applications.

Prior to joining the firm Deirdre had her own business providing outsource services to Personal Insolvency Practitioners.

Deirdre has several years’ experience in all aspects of legal accounts and is responsible for the maintenance of all Clients and Office accounts within the firm.

Sinéad Whyte Receptionist & Legal Secretary 1

Sinéad Whyte

Receptionist & Legal Secretary

Your first point of contact for all administrative matters.

Sineád joined the firm in 2017.

In addition to being our front desk Receptionist and greeting our clients, Sinead is the point of contact within the firm for all the administrative matters.

Sineád holds a Diploma in Human Resources from Griffith College and a certificate in conveyancing from Pitman Training Cork.

Michelle Newcombe Ongoing Arrangement Management

Michelle Newcombe

Arrangement Management

Oversees post-approval cases and long-term outcomes.

Michelle graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Science in Management, specialising in Finance. She previously worked for some Multinational companies as a Business Lead in the financial sector.

Michelle joined the team in January 2018 and has brought her skills and knowledge of the financial services industry to the firm.

She is responsible for the maintenance of client accounts and the point of contact for all clients post court approval through to successful completion.

Alan McGee - PIP, Solicitor, Author

Siobhán Casey

Application Management

Responsible for Personal Insolvency clients during pre-court-approval stage.

Siobhán graduated from MTU with a Bachelors (Hons) in Business Studies, specializing in Accounting. She brings extensive experience as a Team Lead and Business Analyst, having worked with several multinational corporations. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Investment Fund Services.

Siobhán joined the firm in 2021 and is responsible for our Personal Insolvency clients during the pre-court-approval stage. Siobhán also manages all Mortgage to Rent applications, coordinating seamlessly with financial institutions, Approved Housing Bodies, and Housing Authorities to ensure a smooth and efficient process for clients.