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Capital Markets: Debt - Ireland

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What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody's outstanding finance practice is capable of assisting multinational and domestic banks with the full spectrum of banking and DCM mandates. On the DCM side, the law firm represents both issuers and underwriters in note issuances as well as asset-backed securitisations and RMBS transactions. The law firm has a standout asset finance team which is adept at handling warehouse facilities and PDP financing deals for clients in the aviation sector. It is well versed in high-value debt restructuring and refinancing.

Strengths

A&L Goodbody provides good communication and is capable of building a rapport with all stakeholders which is essential in a complex transaction.

A&L Goodbody is pragmatic and has strong customer experience.

In addition to being experts on their portion of each transaction, A&L Goodbody is extremely easy to work with.

A&L Goodbody's depth of expertise and breadth of knowledge are unparalleled among firms in Ireland.

A&L Goodbody has well-resourced teams with strong partners leading, who seek to find solutions to legal issues.

Work Highlights

A&L Goodbody acted for Dalata Hotel Group on the EUR600 million refinancing of its existing loan and revolving credit facility.

Notable practitioners

The market-leading Marie O'Brien acts for prominent international lenders on the financing of aircraft acquisitions and shipbuilding contracts. She also assists borrowers with the cross-border financing of asset acquisitions.
 

Marie O'Brien is top notch. She understands the market, knows her clients, has a complete grasp of all relevant legal areas and is a pleasure to work with.

 

Marie is one of the best lawyers in Ireland and is a fantastic resource.

Peter Walker is a prominent figure in the DCM market, frequently acting on cross-border mandates. His expertise extends to RMBS transactions, CLO notes and ETPs.
 

Peter Walker is a brilliantly commercial and pragmatic lawyer.

 

Peter Walker is a strong commercial adviser.

Séamus Ó Cróinín has proven capabilities in a wide range of finance mandates including acquisition financing and asset-backed securitisations. He has experience acting for financial institutions as lenders and corporate clients as borrowers.
 

Séamus Ó Cróinín always pushes the envelope in a measured way while grounding all his advice in a solid understanding of the law.

 

Séamus Ó Cróinín is excellent to work with.

 

Séamus Ó Cróinín is the go-to guy.

Ciarán Rogers has a strong reputation in the market for his capabilities in both banking and DCM matters. He advises key clients on a broad range of issues, including the negotiation of facilities agreements and securitisations.
 

Ciarán Rogers is a skilled negotiator and has a lot of of experience.

Jack Sheehy assists with a variety of securitisations and other high-value DCM matters.

Niamh McMahon has impressive experience assisting clients with debt refinancing. She also assists with development financing, acting for both borrowers and lenders.

 

Niamh merges a broad understanding of the banking landscape with the commercial and specific requirements of the our borrowing requirements.

 

Niamh McMahon is extremely experienced and commercial. She is very responsive and makes herself available at any time.

 

Niamh is practical, responsive and dedicated, and her collaborative approach ensures that transactions are completed on time.

London-based Robbie O’Driscoll receives praise for his experience acting for Irish borrowers as well as lenders on a range of financing transactions.

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Séamus Ó Cróinín
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Ciarán Rogers
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Niamh McMahon
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Robbie O’Driscoll
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Marie O'Brien
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Peter Walker
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Ciarán Rogers
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