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Provided by Carson McDowell
Type of work handled
- Asset Finance Leasing and Receivables
- Corporate finance
- Debt Securities
- Leveraged & Acquisition Finance
- Property Finance
- Invoice Discounting/Factoring
- Project Finance
- Energy and Renewables Finance
- Major domestic financial institutions; leading international banks, finance houses, investment managers, investment funds, insurance companies and other financial services firms operating in Northern Ireland. Exceptionally strong borrower practice with the firm’s client base including many of Northern Ireland’s leading companies.
Chambers Review
Carson McDowell is a respected practice active on behalf of both domestic and international banks. The law firm advises on the full range of banking matters including acquisition finance, asset-based lending and project financing. It is particularly active advising clients on real estate finance, while regularly handling high-profile mortgage portfolio sales and complex refinancing. The team is capable of practising in both Northern Ireland and England and Wales.
Work Highlights
- Carson McDowell advised ES Bedford Street on the refinancing of its development finance facilityin a matter worth £35 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carson McDowell is a highly skilled, commercial law firm."
"They have very strong attention to detail and ability to present complex matters in a clear and concise way."
"They respond to requests in a timely fashion and provide high quality advice and service which gives us confidence in engaging with them."
"The Carson team is highly effective and all members regardless of seniority were knowledgeable and easy to work with."
"Carson McDowell is a highly skilled, commercial law firm."
"They have very strong attention to detail and ability to present complex matters in a clear and concise way."
"They respond to requests in a timely fashion and provide high quality advice and service which gives us confidence in engaging with them."
"The Carson team is highly effective and all members regardless of seniority were knowledgeable and easy to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Sinead McGrath is an experienced banking and finance practitioner who is lauded for her securitisation expertise. She is knowledgeable in loan portfolio acquisitions as well as corporate and real estate finance matters.
"Sinead is knowledgeable, proficient and easy to work with."
"Her experience in banking transactions means that she can give clarity to very complex banking matters with ease."
"Her communications are clear, concise and precise. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Sinead McGrath is quick to respond and seeks solutions to issues in a commercial manner. She is everything a bank and its customers wish to see in counsel."
Damian McElholm works for both borrowers and lenders and he is recommended for a broad range of work, including project and property finance, as well as acquisition funding.
"Damian has great knowledge, great experience, great client relationships and will go the extra mile to identify issues and find the appropriate solution."
"He has been very responsive to all queries and diligent in his approach."
"He has been commercial on key points and has ensured that the deal transacted in a timely manner."
"Damian provides excellent services and is commercially aware."
Rachel Lewis is a senior associate who draws praise for her work with large national banks. She has experience acting in real estate financing as well as a range of financings for lenders.
"Her communications are clear, concise and precise which makes the engagement easy for the client."
"She is a razor sharp lawyer but also aware of commercial aspects to banking transactions which is invaluable."
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