About

Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Our renowned team of banking specialists is one of the largest in Ireland, providing you with unparalleled financial services sector experience.

We have detailed knowledge of all transactional issues that can occur. Our clients include major domestic and international investment banks, non-bank lenders, corporate borrowers and investment funds.

While our expertise extends across the full breadth of the banking sector in Ireland and beyond, we have particular specialism in areas such as leverage financing, infrastructure and project finance, development finance, warehouse finance, loan portfolio transactions and corporate lending across all sectors.

We provide innovative legal solutions for members of the financial services industry.

Related services include:

  • Acquisition and leveraged finance
  • Aviation and asset finance
  • Commercial real estate finance
  • Corporate lending
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Refinancing
  • Debt capital markets
  • Energy market financing
  • Loan portfolio acquisition and sales
  • Project finance
  • Venture capital
  • Private equity funding

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Ireland
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Mason Hayes & Curran has a prominent practice which advises international and domestic lenders on a range of corporate and real estate finance mandates. The team also assists clients with the disposal or acquisition of project finance assets. The department has experience in the coordination of global mandates through which international corporates gain access to loans that are syndicated among Irish and UK lenders. The law firm is also noted for its impressive client list comprising leading domestic banks and corporations.

Work Highlights

Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
  • Mason Hayes & Curran advised Home Building Finance Ireland on its EUR90 million facility to Claregrove Developments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Carmody
E
William Carmody
E
Eminent Practitioners

Managing partner William Carmody advises international financial institutions on substantial cross-border financing facilities. He also assists domestic clients as borrowers with acquisition financing matters.

"He is very good at managing processes. He is very efficient and good at moving things along."

"William Carmody is impressive."

David McGovern
3
David McGovern
3
Band 3

David McGovern is an asset finance specialist with considerable experience in aviation mandates. He is well regarded in the market, acting on major transactions for an array of financiers, lessors and other stakeholders.

"David is great; he's very responsive, approachable and practical. He is just a good pair of hands and you can rely on him to get stuff done."

"David McGovern has exceptional legal intellect and extensive knowledge in the aviation industry, and he focuses on the client's needs. He is a delight to deal with on transactions."

"He is a very easy person to work with and is very knowledgeable. You always get the answers you need very quickly and to a very high quality."

Micheál Grace
3
Micheál Grace
3
Band 3

Micheál Grace is noted for his solid knowledge of cross-border finance transactions, including debt facilities.

"Micheál Grace is responsive, commercial, a good communicator and a brilliant team leader."

"He sets such a fantastic example. He is always available and quick with thoughtful and commercial responses."

"He has a can-do attitude and broad knowledge. He always hits the deadline and is reliable and hands-on."

Neil Campbell
3
Neil Campbell
3
Band 3

Progressing in the rankings, Neil Campbell advises on an array of loan transactions and real estate finance matters. He represents both prominent Irish banks and international financial institutions.

"Neil combines his in-depth experience with his strong technical knowledge to provide high-quality and commercial advice."

"Neil Campbell is great: super responsive and practical."

"He is quite commercial in his focus to get deals done and protect the client. He's guided by the client's priorities and red lines."

"Neil is a very strong lawyer with excellent commercial acumen. He knows the loan sale market really well and provides excellent, practical advice. He is hands-on and a pleasure to work with."

Karol Fox
4
Karol Fox
4
Band 4

Karol Fox assists numerous domestic players with real estate and development finance mandates.

"Karol always demonstrates a keen commercial eye for detail when dealing with difficult or sophisticated transactions. He always endeavours to provide prompt responses and clear, concise advice."

"He is a very smooth lawyer who appropriately pushes things forward, follows up and is commercial. He leads negotiations well in terms of moving things forward and getting them agreed."

"Throughout a transaction, Karol is a key sounding board."

"He is a knowledgeable and diligent lawyer who is great at communicating. He is always so open and approachable."

"Karol Fox is excellent to deal with. He is efficient, available directly and comes up with commercial solutions to issues as they arise in a transaction."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

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Ireland

Banking & Finance

William Carmody
E
William Carmody
E
Eminent Practitioners
Micheál Grace
3
Micheál Grace
3
Band 3
Neil Campbell
3
Neil Campbell
3
Band 3
Karol Fox
4
Karol Fox
4
Band 4
Banking & Finance: Asset Finance

David McGovern
3
David McGovern
3
Band 3