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Provided by William Fry LLP
Our Banking & Financial Services Department is acknowledged as a leader in the Irish market and provides legal and regulatory advice to domestic and international financial institutions, NAMA, corporates, issuers, treasury vehicles, arrangers, dealers, monolines, rating agencies and governmental bodies, on many high profile and intellectually demanding transactions. With a broadly-based department, it is known for its detailed market knowledge.
The William Fry team continues to win the most significant mandates in the market and in particular the banking regulatory sphere.
The team continues to be a lead adviser to the Department of Finance, following its appointment to its legal panel, in relation to the potential capital restructuring actions and other related regarding the State’s investment in Allied Irish Banks plc
We have maintained our position on the panels of all of key banks and financial institutions including but not limited to:
- Ulster Bank DAC
- Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
- The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- National Treasury Management Agency
Chambers Review
William Fry has an esteemed practice which frequently represents domestic and international financial institutions in bilateral and syndicated finance mandates, including leveraged acquisitions. The team also handles property finance transactions and assists with the restructuring or refinancing of existing corporate debt. The law firm also has demonstrable experience in aviation finance transactions.
Work Highlights
- William Fry assisted Amgen with the Irish law aspects of the financing of its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is strong technically and is able to navigate the regulatory environment with ease to win all the big points in negotiations."
"It is a strong team with the depth and expertise to advise on complicated Irish law matters pertaining to global aviation financings. The service is top notch and the team is very responsive to its clients' needs."
"The practice is very responsive and capable."
"William Fry is very good at working with other counsel to keep things moving."
"It is a great team with quality associates. The lawyers are very responsive and proactive."
"The team is strong technically and is able to navigate the regulatory environment with ease to win all the big points in negotiations."
"It is a strong team with the depth and expertise to advise on complicated Irish law matters pertaining to global aviation financings. The service is top notch and the team is very responsive to its clients' needs."
"The practice is very responsive and capable."
"William Fry is very good at working with other counsel to keep things moving."
"It is a great team with quality associates. The lawyers are very responsive and proactive."
Notable Practitioners
David Maughan regularly assists international aircraft lessors with aircraft acquisitions and financings.
"David Maughan is easy to work with."
Mary Ward assists clients with aircraft finance and leasing matters, including the cross-border acquisition of aircraft. She represents an impressive roster of aircraft lessors and financiers.
"She is extremely knowledgeable, practical and helpful at moving a transaction along."
"Mary Ward is very responsive and practical, and has a clear view of the line between negotiations and sensible solutions to get deals done."
"Mary is a pleasure to deal with. She is proactive, prompt and very aware of gating items that might affect the timing of closing."
Padraic Kinsella handles revolving credit facility agreements, acquisition finance mandates and debt restructurings. He continues to progress in the rankings following notable market recognition.
"Padraic is an experienced lawyer who very effectively threads the needle of supporting the client's position but also explains the other side's perspective."
"Padraic Kinsella is a great lawyer."
"He is very approachable."
"Padraic is very strong."
Jason Hollis often acts for domestic banks on restructurings and bank lending transactions. He also has substantial experience acting for international financial institutions.
"Jason really drives things forward with determination to get the deal across the line."
Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by William Fry LLP
Ciaran Herlihy
Head of Department
Jason Hollis
Laura Houlihan
Lyn Brennan
Matthew Cahill
Padraic Kinsella
Siobhan Carlin
Clients
Provided by William Fry LLP
Allied Irish Banks p.l.c.
Ardagh Packaging Group plc
DVB Bank AG
Deutsche Bank AG
European Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs
Kennedy Wilson
Smurfit Kappa Plc
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Banks
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Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Goverment
Healthcare
Insurance
Private Clients / Individuals
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Real Estate Finance
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