A&L Goodbody LLP has a giant banking and finance team with a breadth of expertise across corporate and syndicated lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, real estate finance, fund finance, project finance, structured finance and other areas. The department has achieved further growth in fund finance and private credit, along with debt restructurings, and remains at the forefront of loan portfolio sales. Peter Murray heads the general finance department, which includes senior figure and chair of the firm Séamus Ó Cróinín. Niamh McMahon is noted for corporate lending, and real estate and development finance. Maria McElhinney is another key figure, along with loan portfolio sales specialist Gillian McDonald .
Banking and finance in Ireland
A&L Goodbody LLP
Praxisleiter:
Peter Murray
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Seamus Ó Cróinín; Niamh McMahon; Maria McElhinney; Gillian McDonald
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‘Lead partner is supported by a strong team, allows for excellent turnaround times and quality access to the firm.’
‘Very commercial, extremely responsive to queries, understand how the client operates and adapts to work with them.’
Kernmandanten
Perrigo Company
Icon
Endo International
Exponent Private Equity
Irish Continental Group
HealthBeacon
Cairn Homes
Bank of Ireland
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Endo International on the sale of substantially all of the group’s assets to certain of its first lien creditors in a $6bn credit bid.
- Advised Exponent Private Equity on the financing of its acquisition of the Chanelle Pharma group.
- Advised ICON on a series of senior secured notes offerings.
Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox‘s sizeable team affords it strength across multiple areas, including real estate and development finance, fund finance, bilateral and syndicated lending, leveraged finance and project finance. The firm is also noted for bank restructuring and loan portfolio sales. It has continued to make a further impression in ESG, green and sustainability-linked lending. David Molloy heads the banking and finance team and has a fine record in real estate and development finance, along with leveraged and acquisition finance. The immensely experienced Orla O’Connor is chair of the firm and leader in transactional and regulatory matters. The highly rated Kevin Lynch continues to impress and Ciara Buckley is also recognised for real estate finance, along with Imelda Shiels for ESG and sustainability-linked financings. Grainne Hennessy and Ultan Shannon have retired.
Praxisleiter:
David Molloy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Orla O’Connor; Kevin Lynch; Ciara Buckley; Imelda Shiels; Ruth Lillis; Ed McDonagh; Ben Rayner; Audrey Hughes; Darragh Geraghty
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‘Kevin Lynch -best in class. Focuses on key material issues which ensures transactions get done efficiently and on time.‘
‘My experience with the banking & finance team has always been top class. They provided an exceptional blend of in-depth knowledge and commercial awareness that is matched by very few within the industry.’
‘Imelda Shiels is an incredibly hard-worker, who is always available to her clients, and provides an exceptional balance of defending the client’s position, but also the commercial awareness to know where to give a little in order to support a negotiation process, with a view to achieving the best result.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised LCM Partners and Solo Asset I (Ireland) on the establishment and financing of a lending, origination and administration platform with InvoiceFair trading as FinanceFair.
- Acted for the First Lien Lenders to Endo International (which included Irish subsidiaries), in relation to all Irish aspects of its US Chapter 11 proceedings and related restructuring.
- Advised Rothesay Life, DekaBank and a third lender on the refinancing of Dundrum Town Centre, a landmark Irish asset and Ireland’s largest shopping centre (owned by a Hammerson and Pimco joint venture).
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP remains especially prominent in loan portfolio sales and acquisitions, along with private credit, loan on loan deals, warehouse financing, corporate banking, real estate and development finance, and project finance. It now represents a large number of alternative lenders, along with the Irish pillar banks, international lenders and corporate borrowers. Neil Campbell heads the financial services department and is a leading name in loan portfolio sales and acquisitions. Micheál Grace is noted for loan portfolio transactions, structured finance, loan on loan transactions, private credit, real estate finance and distressed asset purchases. Karol Fox provides further senior experience in cross-border financings and development finance, while Cathy Grant is experienced in acquisition and leveraged finance.
Praxisleiter:
Neil Campbell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Micheál Grace; Cathy Grant; Karol Fox; Irene Nic Chárthaigh; Alan Burns; William Carmody
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‘The team is very capable and goes beyond the extra mile in supporting what are often extremely short notice requests and turnaround times. The level of service, expertise and prioritisation of urgent requests is beyond that of my dealings with any other law firms for the same type of work.’
‘I deal with partners Irene Nic Chárthaigh and Neil Campbell. They, together with their team, are very engaging, responsive and have a deep understanding and expertise. They proactively bring a broad holistic view to bear on discussions and communicate in manner which is easily understood by a varied audience.’
‘Karol Fox is prompt in addressing matters and getting to the nub of the issue, quickly providing a reasoned view with respect to ensuring matters progress.’
Kernmandanten
Allied Irish Banks
ib vogt
Barings Asset Management
Ares Management
Muzinich & Co
Impax Asset Management
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Kneat.com
Citibank
Bank of America
Permanent tsb
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- Advised Barings Asset Management on the provision of financing to Macquarie Capital Principal Finance to fund Macquarie’s acquisition of shares in the Viatel Technology group.
- Acted for AIB on the provision of facilities to each of SCIF Hotels Limited Partnership, TMR Collection and Thomas Roggla, to refinance and consolidate acquisition facilities for the purchase of a substantial portfolio of 15 hotels in Ireland.
- Advised BNRG Renewables & Impax on the financing of a portfolio of solar farms in Ireland with French investment bank Société Générale.
Matheson LLP
Matheson LLP has maintained a sizeable team covering all major specialisms within the Irish banking and finance arena. It frequently advises on syndicated and bilateral facilities involving many of Ireland’s largest corporate borrowers and is a major player in leveraged finance. The firm represents the Irish pillar banks, international banks, a range of alternative lenders and a multitude of borrowers. Maireadh Dale is co-head of the finance and capital markets department and has continued to advise on large-scale acquisition and leveraged financings, development financings and debt restructurings. Patrick Molloy and David O’Mahony are also highly-rated practitioners, with Paul Carroll recognised for leveraged finance and loan portfolio sales. The team was further strengthened in 2024 with the addition of Muireann Hernon from Mason Hayes & Curran LLP.
Praxisleiter:
Maireadh Dale
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David O’Mahony; Paul Carroll; Patrick Molloy; Lisa Tait; Muireann Hernon
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‘I would describe Matheson’s banking team as energetic, technically strong and collaborative. We have always found them to be a very solid choice for corporate banking transactions.’
‘David O’Mahony – personable, pragmatic, solutions focused. Maireadh Dale – hugely experienced, strong interpersonal skills that can help in resolving difficult situations, unflappable.’
‘For me, Matheson provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for any request put to them. The level of market awareness together with prompt action on queries, drafting of documents and the professional nature of all dealings, is superb.’
Kernmandanten
Smurfit Kappa Group
Celtic Midco
Cimpress
MUFG Bank
PGIM Real Estate (UK)
Allied Irish Banks
The National Treasury Management Agency
The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Bord Na Mona
JPMorgan
Meta
ING Bank
WaterWipes
Stripe
Bank of Montreal
Goldman Sachs
Roundhill Capital
Macquarie
Barclays Bank Ireland
Danske Bank
Chenavari
Tynagh Energy
Dell Bank
Ulster Bank
HSBC
Bank of Ireland
Rabobank
An Post
Horizon Pharma
Blackrock
Société Générale
Carne Group
Citibank
Tirlán Co-operative Society
HSBC Innovation Bank Limited (formerly Silicon Valley Bank)
Waystone Group
Vertex I
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Smurfit Kappa Group in respect of it proposed combination with US-based WestRock Company.
- Advised The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland in connection with a €150m revolving credit facility to Coillte
- Advised the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland in respect of the €500m growth and sustainability loan scheme and the €500m retrofit loan scheme.
McCann FitzGerald LLP
McCann FitzGerald LLP is a leader in traditional banking and finance, and has earned accolades for its expertise in newer areas such as private credit and fund finance. It has further expertise in regulatory matters, including advising alternative lenders on their entry into the Irish market and the structuring of their products. It is also at the forefront of development finance and loan portfolio transactions, and has expanded its presence in ESG and sustainable finance along with social and affordable housing transactions. Stuart McCarron heads the debt finance group, which includes prominent names Eamon de Valera and Philip Murphy . Tom Dane and Niall McDowell are key partners for development finance. Anna Moran , Aidan Gleeson and Clare Gillett have been promoted to the partnership. Niall Powderly has retired.
Praxisleiter:
Stuart McCarron
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eamon de Valera; Philip Murphy; Tom Dane; Niall McDowell; Anna Moran; Aidan Gleeson; Clare Gillett; Josh Hogan; John Boyle; Éamon Ó Cuív
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‘The banking and finance team are our go to trusted legal partner as we can always depend on their superior knowledge, prompt engagement and commercial solutions. Their advice is clear, in plain English and is delivered in a format that works with our requirements.’
‘Josh Hogan and John Boyle are both exceptional in their knowledge of regulatory considerations and the particular considerations of our organisation. They are always professional, engaging, available at short notice and solution orientated. You can have confidence that with Josh and John you will receive expert advice with successful client outcomes at the core of what they do. ’
‘Tom Dane is an excellent lawyer on complex transactions. Available, across the detail and commercial at all times.’
Kernmandanten
Allied Irish Banks
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Irish Residential Properties REIT and its subsidiary IRES Residential Properties
Urbeo Residential Fund ICAV
Dairygold Co-operative Society
Cardinal Capital Group
Marlet Property Group
Deutsche Bank AG – London Branch
Bain
Oaktree Capital Management
Citibank
Relm Loan Opportunities
AshGrove Capital
ATA Group
PIMCO
European Investment Bank
Ornua
HSBC
MUFG Bank
Activate
Wells Fargo Capital Finance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Deutsche Bank on its loan facilities to Archer Hotel Capital to acquire the five-star Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin from Kennedy Wilson.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders in respect of new sustainability linked revolving credit facilities for the purposes of refinancing existing debt of the Greencore group.
- Advised Bank of Ireland on its investment facility to Round Hill Capital for the purpose of refinancing four existing term loan facilities secured on a portfolio of PBSA properties.
William Fry LLP
William Fry LLP continues to be noted for corporate lending, acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance and receivables financings. Energy and infrastructure financings are another forte. The firm is close to Ireland’s top lenders, though is best known for its advice to corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors. Jason Hollis specialises in technology and life sciences financings, along with cross-border transactions. Padraic Kinsella is an experienced figure in acquisition finance, real estate finance and corporate lending. Lyn Brennan has now returned to Dublin after a stint in New York. Energy and infrastructure finance specialist Ciarán Herlihy and Cork-based Laura Houlihan are also key partners.
Praxisleiter:
Padraic Kinsella; Shane Kelleher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jason Hollis; Lyn Brennan; Laura Houlihan; David O’Shea; Ciarán Herlihy
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‘WF have some outstanding individual partners who provide best in class service as banking lawyers. Jason Hollis is a great example of a lawyer we trust and like working with. He not only has good legal technical knowledge, but is able to clearly communicate the risks and mitigations of a situation and advise on the best course of action. He has a risk-based approach and focuses on the key material items rather than getting caught up on non-material points.’
‘William Fry’s banking team have consistently provided my team with exceptional service and expertise. Throughout my time working with them, I have consistently been impressed by their proactive approach to every aspect of our business dealings.’
‘Padraic Kinsella, in my opinion, is one of the strongest banking lawyers I have worked with in the Irish market. Padraic demonstrates a deep understanding of the commercial landscape and tailors his advice to meet the unique needs of each transaction. His attention to detail, combined with a forward thinking mindset, has proven invaluable in helping me navigate complex financings with confidence.’
Kernmandanten
Ardagh Packaging Group
Allied Irish Banks
Apollo Global Management
Ares Management Limited
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group
Bank of America Europe
Bank of Ireland
Barings Bank
BentallGreenOak
Blackrock
Bibby Financial Services
Clayton, Dubliner & Rice
Colony Capital
Cooperative Rabobank
Credit Suisse
Davy
Deutsche Bank
Diageo
Dutch Infrastructure Fund
Echelon
Eiffel Investments
EirGrid
EQT
European Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs
Hayfin
Hines
Home for Life
ING Bank
Investec Bank PLC
JP Morgan Chase
Kennedy Wilson
Lazard
Lloyds Banking Group
MUFG
Munich Re
Natixis
Nuveen
Oaktree Capital Managament
OakNorth
Orange Capital Partners
OTP Bank
Oxford Finance
PIMCO
PNC
Porsche International Financing
Raiffeisenbank CZ
Real I.S.
RGA Reinsurance
Santander
Silicon Valley Bank
SIRO
Skillsoft
Smurfit Kappa
Société Générale
State Street
Taconic
TPG
Uniphar
Westridge
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- Advised Echelon Data Centres and its shareholder, Nimol Holdings, on the acquisition of an €850 million equity stake in the business by Starwood Capital and the simultaneous refinancing of its debt.
- Acted for Smurfit Kappa Group on its combination with WestRock Company to create Smurfit Westrock, including all financing arrangements for the combination.
- Advised a lending syndicate of global financial institutions on the $6.8bn secured financing for the Flutter Group.
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard remains best known for real estate and social housing financings. It is further recognised for energy and infrastructure finance, along with financial services regulatory matters. The lender-driven practice has an extensive mix of financial institutional clients, including the Irish pillar banks and a range of alternative lenders. Ray Byrne heads the finance team and has a background in real estate financings social housing transactions, development finance, acquisition financing, sustainable finance and fund finance. Erc Walsh has further expanded the team’s presence in real estate and development finance, along with asset-based lending.
Praxisleiter:
Ray Byrne
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Erc Walsh; John Kearns; Evan Shaughnessy; Padraig Leyden
Referenzen
‘Ray Byrne is a very approachable partner leading their banking team.’
‘Ray Byrne is the star of the team. He has extensive contacts across Ireland. I would describe him as highly knowledgeable, professional and responsive. I particularly appreciate his focus on getting transactions completed, focusing on solving problems and removing barriers to completion. His advice is second to none in the Irish market and we value this about him.’
‘Excellent people in the team, who are solution driven.’
Kernmandanten
Bank of Ireland
Allied Irish Banks
Finance Ireland Credit Solutions Designated Activity Company
Danske Bank
HSBC Bank
National Asset Management Agency
Home Building Finance Ireland
Rabobank Ireland Designated Activity Company
Cannon Kirk
Johnson & Johnson
Lloyds Bank
BNP Paribas
O’Callaghan Hotels Group
TifCo Group
Ardan Advisory / Mercantile Group
Wealth Option Trustees Limited
Applegreen and Petrogas Group
Kepak Group
Kestrel Capital Limited
Medisec Ireland CLG
Karshan Group
Magnet Group
Prim Ed Publishing
Powerleague Group
DunPort Capital Management
Golden Port Estates
Barclays Bank
Irish Diaspora Loan Fund
Activate Capital
Fairfield REF
RELM
Close Brothers
Mitsubishi HC Capital Europe
Blazehill Capital
Capitalflow
Inflexion Private Equity Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Finance Ireland Credit Solutions (Finance Ireland) in connection with the provision of finance to E to Infinity ICAV, acting for and on behalf of its sub-fund Blacklion Real Estate Fund to finance the acquisition of a number of properties in an industrial estate in Dublin.
- Advised DunPort Capital Management in connection with acquisition facilities provided to Project Finn BidCo Limited which were used for the purposes of funding the acquisition of a controlling stake by Waterland Private Equity in Bellew Electrical.
- Advised Phoenix Equity Partners (Phoenix) on its investment in Nostra Technologies, which included the drafting of the loan documents and negotiating the Irish law security documents with input on the equity and other transaction documents.
Beauchamps LLP
Beauchamps LLP has a primary focus on real estate and housing finance, representing a range of banks, senior lenders, mezzanine lenders, hedge funds and developers. It also has a background in acquisition finance, settlements and work outs. The firm has worked intensively in the housing market over many years and is often engaged in Ireland’s largest schemes. Daniel Cashman heads the banking and finance department, bringing extensive expertise in corporate lending and real estate finance, along with loan portfolio transactions. Niall O’Brien specialises in the real estate and housing sector.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Cashman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Niall O’Brien; Pat Nyhan; Eoin Lee
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‘Beauchamps are highly regarded in the Irish market specialising in development finance and this is evidenced by the fact that they provide direct legal advice to many of the major stakeholders in the sector.’
‘Beauchamps’s knowledge of key timeframes, practices and procedures in the sector is second to none and therefore sets them apart from many other firms operating in this space.’
‘Daniel Cashman – incredibly astute and knowledgeable lawyer. Rare to find a lawyer who is well versed in all aspects of development finance lending, namely banking/finance law and construction law. Aside from specific advice on instructed cases, I would often pick up the phone to get a steer from Daniel on construction law queries. One of Daniel’s key attributes is that he remains calm in all scenarios.’
Kernmandanten
Allied Irish Banks
Buttonworks Real Estate
Cabot Financial Ireland
Cardinal Capital Mezzanine Fund
Digital Bridge
Dwellings Housing Group
Elgin Property Finance
Emerald Investments
Ergo Services
Home Building Finance
Kavco Construction
Kennedy Wilson
Lotus Investment Group
Manley Developments
Myrsine Properties Group
National College of Ireland (NCI)
Pepper Finance Corporation
Respond
Stoneweg
Timbercreek Asset Management
Ulster Bank Ireland
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Cardinal Capital Group in relation to the financing of a large Hotel in the West of Ireland
- Advised Timbercreek Asset Management in respect of the establishment of the two loan origination funds to facilitate the growth of Timbercreek’s Irish loan origination business.
- Advised Respond on all aspects of the Cost Rental Equity Loan Scheme including advising and revising the associated loan documentation issued by the main CREL lenders.
Byrne Wallace Shields LLP
Following the merger of Byrne Wallace LLP and LK Shields Solicitors LLP, Byrne Wallace Shields has an experienced group of banking and finance partners, backed by a large team of associates, with a background in advising the Irish pillar banks and non-regulated lenders (including state-backed lenders) along with alternative lenders, investment funds and family offices. The firm remains best known for real estate finance, social and affordable housing finance and alternative lending, though the expansion of the team is making it additionally credible in multiple banking and finance segments. Practice head Mark Kavanagh remains at the forefront of real estate and development finance, which is also a key area of expertise for Peter O’Reilly. Jenny Ahern and Simon Mahon are other prominent members of the team, along with senior structured finance and fund finance specialist Donal O’Donovan, Daniel Lawlor, who heads the financial services practice, and Karen Outram, who has been promoted to partner.
Praxisleiter:
Mark Kavanagh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Donal O’Donovan; Daniel Lawlor; Karen Outram; Jenny Ahern; Simon Mahon; Peter O’Reilly; William Johnston; Deirdre McBennett; Lisa Cawley; Paraic O’Kennedy; Elizabeth Ryan; Triona Ryan
Referenzen
‘Excellent team who are commercial, easily contactable and understand the needs of their customer.’
‘Donal O’Donovan’s team are great to work with, always very quick to provide fee quotes which are well thought out and competitive. The initial work the guys do in advance of being appointed allows them to get a full understanding of the proposed transaction and what is involved.’
‘Paraic O’Kennedy – commercially astute, affable and knowledgeable lawyer with extensive experience in banking law.’
Kernmandanten
Cluid
Dechert /Arkema
ISH New Build Fund
Ocuco Group
Ardcairn Capital
Allied Irish Banks,
Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland)
Triodos Impact Strategies II
Starz Real Estate
Ballymakenny Residential Properties
Neuromod Devices
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- Advised Ballymakenny Residential Properties on the acquisition of two separate sites in Drogheda Co. Louth from third parties and the financing of these acquisitions with two separate funders, along with the concurrent re-financing of the existing landholding at Ballymakenny.
- Advised ISH New Build Fund, a sub-fund of the Davy Platform ICAV in borrowing from the German-based MEAG Institutional fund to fund the acquisition of a very large portfolio of new social housing units.
- Advised Pepper Finance Corporate on the sale of the Lunar mortgage loan portfolio to Capitalflow Group.
Dillon Eustace
Dillon Eustace has a sizeable team covering all key sectors within the banking and finance arena, notably real estate finance, fund finance, acquisition finance, loan portfolio acquisitions and sales, and the securitisation of loan portfolios. It also has extensive expertise in financial services regulatory matters. The firm retains strong connections to domestic banks along with a raft of non-bank lenders. Conor Keaveny, Keith Robinson and John-Hugh Colleran, who is known for his fund finance expertise, are senior names within the team, backed by the increasingly prominent Conor Kiernan.
Praxisleiter:
Mark Thorne
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Conor Keaveny; Keith Robinson; John-Hugh Colleran; Conor Kiernan
Referenzen
‘The team are very collaborative and offer excellent advice at competitive rates. They are favoured by lending teams for their practical, no-nonsense commerciality.’
‘Conor Keaveny and John-Hugh Colleran are our main contacts. Both are highly capable, personable and pragmatic lawyers who get deals closed with a minimum of fuss and within budget. ’
‘The banking team at Dillon Eustace are well regarded in the industry and well respected by the bank. They have strong collaboration with the bank and make a strong effort to build relationships with the relevant people. ’
Kernmandanten
Goldman Sachs
Fairfield Real Estate Finance
Allied Irish Banks
Morgan Stanley
Deustche Bank
Stone Beach Capital
Carval
Centric Health
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Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland has retained strong connections to domestic and international banks, non-bank lenders, development finance institutions and a large number of corporate borrowers. It has an established record in residential property and social housing financings, leveraged and acquisition finance, project finance, corporate lending and asset finance. Piaras Power heads the department and is an experienced figure in acquisition finance, commercial real estate finance, along with residential and social housing financings. Darragh Blake is noted for real estate finance, along with ESG and sustainability-linked financings. Steve Rodgers has a background in multiple financing areas, including project finance and loan portfolio transactions. Robert Potter-Cogan is an emerging talent.
Praxisleiter:
Piaras Power
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Darragh Blake; Steve Rodgers; Robert Potter-Cogan; James Peters
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‘Eversheds has a sound understanding of the prevailing market conditions in terms of financial structuring and a pragmatic approach to resolving contentious issues. ’
‘Rob Coggan-Potter and Piaras Power are the partners that I have worked with over the last few years and they are both professional, experienced, and focused on delivering legal solutions that work in practice.’
‘Proactive Team – attitude is fantastic and the team takes on problems head on. Helps the decision making process by offering solutions and then recommendations. Very diligent and commercially focused – focus is always on the bigger picture.’
Kernmandanten
Activate Capital
Allied Irish Banks
Bayerische Landesbank
BlackRock
Cairn Homes plc
Cardinal Capital Group
Close Brothers Commercial Finance
Department of Finance
Eiffel Investment Group SAS
Finance Ireland
Finance Ireland Funding (Fire)
Fibonacci Property ICAV
Fortus Group Ireland Limited
Helaba (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale)
Hibernia Real Estate Group
National Development Finance Agency
Phenna Group
RELM
Ronan Group Real Estate
Shawbrook Bank
SPDC Devco North
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Twinlite Group
Ulster Bank Ireland
UniCredit
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as Irish counsel to Harcourt Developments in connection with the resolution of the Harcourt Group’s indebtedness with Apollo / EPF.
- Advised Finance Ireland Funding (Fire) on its mortgage purchase facility comprising senior, mezzanine and junior funding notes.
Maples Group
Maples Group‘s Dublin banking and finance team is headed by an all-female team of partners, which have built the firm’s presence in domestic and cross-border real estate and development finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, receivables finance and project finance. It is also a leader in fund finance. The group has experienced further growth in debt restructurings and has landed an increasing number of instructions from the Irish pillar banks, international banks and alternative lenders. Moreover, it represents a multitude of corporate and financial investor borrowers. Sarah Francis , Alma O’Sullivan and Vanessa Lawlor provide senior expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Alma O’Sullivan; Sarah Francis; Vanessa Lawlor
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‘Maples have always impressed, particularly their finance and banking team. The ability of the finance team to execute complex deals logically and in a timely manner despite numerous hurdles is testament to the strength of the team. ’
‘Sarah Francis is much sought after and for good reason. Sarah is a natural problem solver and has an ability to work through complex matters under pressure. Sarah cuts through legal jargon and her use of plain English is much appreciated, particularly when dealing with non legal stakeholders.’
‘The team is proactive, commercial and very easy to deal with’
Kernmandanten
Allied Irish Banks
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Real Estate Loan Management
Madison International Realty
Marathon Asset Management
Goldman Sachs International
Urban Volt
Natixis
Fortress Investment Corp
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Nuritas Limited
Lloyds Bank plc
HSBC Bank plc
Bain Capital Credit
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal & General Assurance Society
New Fortress Energy
Golub Capital Markets LLC
National Westminster Bank Plc
Teamwork Holdings Limited
Wells Fargo Bank International Unlimited Company
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Philip Lee LLP
Philip Lee LLP has a rounded banking and finance practice with particular strength in development finance, along with real estate finance, corporate lending, acquisition finance and project finance. The banking and finance team works closely with colleagues in the construction and projects teams. It has close connections to Ireland’s pillar banks and a wide range of alternative lenders. It is also building its relationships with corporate borrowers. The firm primarily operates in the mid-market space, in financings ranging from €5m to €25m. Louis Burke leads the banking and finance team, has a significant focus on development finance and advises a range of alternative lenders. Ruairí Mac Cumhaill frequently advises Ireland’s pillar banks on corporate lending, acquisition finance and project finance matters. Simon O’Neill and managing partner Jonathan Kelly are also key members of the team. Sean Forsyth also impresses.
Praxisleiter:
Louis Burke
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ruairí Mac Cumhaill; Jonathan Kelly; Simon O’Neill; Sean Forsyth
Referenzen
‘We have worked with Philip Lee on several transactions and they have impressed us with their speed, professionalism and their commercial awareness on each of these transactions. If we need to execute a transaction quickly, we always use Philip Lee.’
‘Louis Burke – commercially astute and knowledgeable lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of development finance lending. Successfully leads a highly skilled team and works incredibly well under tight deadlines. One of Louis’ key strengths is his affable yet no-nonsense approach and he tends to always have several solutions for any problems that arise. Sean Forsyth is a hard-working and well-rounded lawyer who repeatedly delivers on all projects. His attention to detail is very strong and it is evident that he is highly regarded by his peers in other firms. ’
‘Ruairí Mac Cumhaill is quick to turn work around and give an objective view on proposals. ’
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RDJ LLP
RDJ LLP has a fast-developing banking and finance practice, taking an ever greater share of the mid-market, representing Irish banks and alternative lenders, along with a multitude of corporate borrowers. The firm has genuine credibility in acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate and development finance, loan portfolio sales, and debt restructurings. Cork based Brendan Cunningham, Tom Fox and Cian Fenton bring a huge amount of experience to the banking and finance sector with Dublin’s Brian Quinn adding further senior expertise in acquisition and leveraged finance, development finance and refinancing.
Praxisleiter:
Brendan Cunningham; Tom Fox
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Cian Fenton; Brian Quinn; Aisling O’Donovan
Referenzen
‘RDJ provide an excellent well-rounded and concise form of legal service dealing with transactions practically and knowledgeably.’
‘Aisling O’Donovan provides prompt and clear advice with a real focus on progressing the transaction.’
‘RDJ are excellent communicators with the work they are doing for us. They come with solutions with the problems.’
Kernmandanten
Beechbrook Capital
Castlehaven Finance
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Bank of Ireland
Finance Ireland
Marlet Property Group
West Cork Distillers
Carbery Group
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI)
Permanent TSB plc
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised University College Cork on a €50m project finance loan from European Investment Bank to fund the construction of a new 15,000m2 business school.
- Advised Allied Irish Banks on a suite of Green Loan facilities to Limerick Polymers Production and Full Circle Packaging in connection with their being appointed as exclusive collector and processor under Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme (Re-turn) for plastic bottles and aluminium cans.
- Advised iNua Hospitality on the refinancing of a portfolio of eight 4 and 5-star hotels located across Ireland.
Walkers
Walkers is best known for fund finance and structured finance, a strength of the firm globally. The primarily lender-side firm also has broad coverage of the acquisition finance, commercial lending, loan portfolio transactions, and real estate and development finance arenas, among others. In addition, the Dublin team advises a number of borrowers in the real estate segment, as well as funds and sponsors seeking leverage. Fund finance specialist Andrew Traynor and Noeleen Ruddy , who is noted for structured finance and non-performing loan sales, co-lead the finance and capital markets team. Ian McNamee provides further expertise in fund finance.
Praxisleiter:
Andrew Traynor; Noeleen Ruddy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ian McNamee; Paddy Rath
Referenzen
‘Good team around Andrew Traynor – responsive, pragmatic and experienced. ’
‘Andrew Traynor is an experienced transaction lawyer and has great teams to work with on cross-border deals.’
‘Very good understanding of fund structures and commercial drivers in the context of credit fund financings.’
Kernmandanten
Avia Solution Group
Deutsche Bank
Eagle Street Partners
Goldman Sachs International
Go Ahead Group
Hertz Corporation
Man Group
Nuveen Real Estate
Swissport International
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
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Dentons Ireland LLP
Dentons Ireland LLP has built a sizeable team featuring a number of experienced and highly-rated partners. It has earned recognition for its strength in acquisition and leveraged finance, corporate lending, real estate and leveraged finance, project finance, and structured finance and securitisation. It is also a growing force in aviation finance. It frequently advises large domestic and international banks, challenger banks and debt funds, along with sponsor-side clients. The banking and finance team, includes four partners that all have experience of working overseas and at Ireland’s largest firms. Peter O’Brien is a leading name in leveraged finance, with Siobhan Carlin noted for real estate and development finance. Matthew Cahill brings further structured finance and securitisation expertise to the team. Donal Keane, promoted to partner in 2023, specialises in asset finance.
Praxisleiter:
Peter O’Brien
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Siobhan Carlin; Matthew Cahill; Donal Keane; Colm Ó hUiginn
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‘The only firm that offers Irish, as well as UK and continental legal advice, as a one-stop-shop.’
‘Matthew Cahill provides an outstanding service in Ireland.’
‘Global reach and responsiveness.’
Kernmandanten
Zetland Capital
Monaghan Mushrooms
Auxmoney
Värde Partners
TUI Group
Airbus
Globe Trade Centre
IBI Corporate Finance
KKR
Real I.S.
Credit Suisse (Switzerland)
ORIX Aviation Systems
Minsheng Financial Leasing Co
Chorus Aviation Capital
UBS AG London Branch
Credit Suisse (Switzerland)
Xerotech Limited
Fly4 Airlines (Ireland)
CMB Financial Leasing Co
Wizz Air
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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- Advised on all aspects of the refinancing of the Monaghan Mushrooms Group.
- Acted for Värde Partners on a €70m loan to the Moran Group for the refinancing of commercial real estate assets in Dublin.
- Advised Auxmoney Investments Limited on the $544m securitisation of German peer to peer consumer loans.
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher remains noted for real estate and development finance, including sizeable acquisition financings for commercial and student accommodation buildings. The firm is also active in financings for the technology and renewable energy sectors. It advises a range of Irish and European banks, international funds and developers. The firm frequently advises Home Building Finance Ireland on development financings, including affordable and social housing developments. Real estate finance specialist Breen Purcell and acquisition finance and project finance expert Feilim O’Caoimh are experienced practitioners. Paddy Smyth and Elaine Traynor provide further partner-level expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Breen Purcell; Paddy Smyth; Feilim O’Caoimh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Elaine Traynor
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‘Ability to distil and resolve complex legal issues efficiently, together with excellent negotiating skills makes FieldFisher a longstanding valued business partner.’
‘Partner Paddy Smith and all his colleagues are expert legal professionals time after time and a pleasure to deal with. ’
Kernmandanten
Home Building Finance Ireland
eEnergy Group
McCafferty’s Bars and Hospitality Group
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- Advised Home Building Finance Ireland on a number of development finance facilities including a series of affordable and social housing developments throughout Ireland.
- Advised McCafferty’s Bars & Hospitality Group on the acquisition of a landmark bar in Dublin City Centre and the refinancing of a portfolio of regional bars and restaurants owned by various companies within the group.
Flynn O'Driscoll
Flynn O'Driscoll has developed a strong record in acquisition financings to public companies, mid-cap business and SMEs, along with real estate and development financings. It has close links to banks, direct lenders and corporate borrowers. Affordable and social housing, and student accommodation have been key sectors for the firm more recently. Michael Hanley (‘standout in his field‘) heads the banking and finance team and is an experienced figure in acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate and development finance, and corporate lending. Danny Heffernan provides further senior-level support.
Praxisleiter:
Michael Hanley
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Danny Heffernan
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‘The banking team is reliable, safe and trustworthy. The advice they give is second to none and that makes them stand out – they will tell you what you need hear, not what you want to hear. ’
‘Mick Hanley- I’m known and worked with Mick for years. He is standout in his field, is a safe pair of hands and someone I would always recommend for solid advice.
‘Danny Heffernan – I’ve known Danny for years, he is a great support to Mick and cares for his clients. ’
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Hayes Solicitors LLP
Hayes Solicitors LLP has achieved further growth in its banking and finance practice, in part thanks to its focus on developing its alternative lender client base. It continues to be noted for real estate and development finance, acquisition finance and corporate lending. The firm also advises a range of borrowers across multiple industries, including healthcare, real estate and automotive. Tim Waghorn heads the banking and financial services team, having practised in the Ireland, London and international markets.
Praxisleiter:
Tim Waghorn
Weitere Kernanwälte:
James Griffin
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‘The firm is strong on responsiveness, proactive, competent and efficient. The firm stands out through driving transactions to a close. ’
‘Tim Waghorn and James Griffin stood out as being responsive, proactive and competent.’
‘The team have delivered on the tasks we appointed them for. I was satisfied with the services provided. ’
Kernmandanten
IIU Nominees
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Allied Irish Banks
Pepper Asset Servicing (managing portfolios for CarVal and Goldman Sachs)
Dunport Capital Management
Castlehaven Property Finance
HBFI
Santiago Capital
InvoiceFair (t/a Financefair)
Elkstone Partners
Grenke Invoice Finance
Trend Technologies Group
RHD Housing
Ditton Investments / Fitzditton
Blainroe Golf Club CLG
Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland
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- Advised Allied Irish Banks on property acquisition facilities for upwards of 350 units of residential accommodation to form part of a private rental scheme investment portfolio held by an ICAV.
- Advised InvoiceFair (t/a Financefair) on arrangements to expand their offering of development finance projects to be funded through funding provided by LCM Partners.
- Advised IIU Nominees on an ongoing basis on debt facilities and related security to investee companies, including in connection with a paired equity investment and ongoing debt funding arrangements for Datalex.
Holmes O'Malley Sexton
Holmes O'Malley Sexton fields a team from Limerick, Dublin and Cork that is skilled in advising on loans and refinancings, with particular strength in the financing of major residential and commercial developments. The firm acts for leading financial institutions and is also increasingly active on the borrower side of transactions. The ‘very experienced’ Lisa Killeen heads the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Lisa Killeen
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‘A highly talented and experienced team. Very responsive.’
‘Lisa Killeen is a very experienced banking partner. Her ability to deal with complex issues and deadlines efficiently means you are always confident that the deal will get completed.’
Kernmandanten
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC
Permanent TSB, p.l.c.
Home Building Finance Ireland DAC
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- Acting for Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC in relation to all aspects of its planned €500 million economic regeneration of Limerick city.
- Acted for Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. in its provision of a loan facility to a company refinancing loan facilities originally advanced by a group company to AIB.
- Acting for Permanent TSB plc on a regular basis, advising the bank in the provision of a loan facilities to SME businesses.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP has an established position in the Irish banking and finance sector, advising a mixture of borrowers and lenders on acquisition facilities, corporate lending, project finance, and real estate and development finance. The department also has a background in distressed financings, loan portfolio transactions and refinancings. It frequently works alongside colleagues in the UK and across the the world. Ann Lalor leads the banking and finance team that includes experienced associate Lisa Matthews.
Praxisleiter:
Ann Lalor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lisa Matthews
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‘The approach to managing relationships, both client and third party, is what has sets Pinsent Masons apart for us. Always professional, their teams are well resourced, accessible and responsive.
“Making complex matters seem straight forward, they are each a pleasure to work with. ’
Kernmandanten
Erisbeg
Allied Irish Banks
Barclays Bank Ireland
HSBC UK Bank
Barclays Bank
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- Advised Erisbeg on an acquisition financing relating to its acquisition of a majority stake in Fruition Resources and Fruition IT Consulting.
- Advised Allied Irish Banks on a bonding facility to Corio Generation for the Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm in Galway.
- Acted for Barclays Bank Ireland in the accession of thirteen European companies as additional guarantors to a multi borrower revolving credit facility agreement
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing has made its mark on the Irish banking and finance market thanks to the presence of the experienced and prominent Libby Garvey. The new team, which was launched in 2023, has landed a series of major clients and challenging engagements, including mortgage loan book securitisations, large real estate financings, fund finance, loan portfolio transactions and payment services regulation matters. Although the Dublin team is currently small, it has the ability to tap into the resources and expertise of the wider firm in the UK and worldwide.
Praxisleiter:
Libby Garvey
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Laura Brohan
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‘Super commercial and capable of turning difficult things around very quickly when required. We used TW for a bespoke solution and they dealt with the complexities of that very capably indeed.’
‘Libby Garvey is our main point of contact. She is honest and clear and, as well as giving clear legal advice, actually makes recommendations instead of leaving us to find our own way.’
‘The team is very competent and experienced. They were instrumental in getting a transaction done in a very short timeframe.’
Kernmandanten
Canada Life Reinsurance
PIMCO
PGIM
SMBC
Danske Bank
Allianz Debt Fund
Investcorp Securities
PGIM Global Real Estate Investments
Secret Escapes/Pigsback.com
Helaba Landesbank
RELM (Real Estate Loan Management)
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- Advised Canada Life Reinsurance Company as both funder and purchaser in the financing and acquisition of a €140m portfolio of Irish law lifetime loans or equity release mortgages from Seniors Money Mortgages Ireland.
- Advised Secret Escapes Ireland on its £70m refinancing with Tikehau Capital (amongst other lenders) out of Silicon Valley bank.
- Advised Mail Metrics on the financing of its acquisition of Dafil.