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Arthur Cox

Banking & Finance

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What the team is known for

Full-service banking practice capable of handling a wide range of work for banks and private equity groups. Noted for its ability to advise clients in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and houses a team with several specialists dual-qualified in other jurisdictions. Particularly active on structured lending, property financing and loan book sales. The team also advises on acquisition and development finance.

Strengths

One client says: "Under a very tight timeframe the team pulled off a deal swiftly and to our total satisfaction, as always."

Work highlights

Advised Garrison Earlsfort Investments DAC on amendments and restatements to its £100 million banking facility with its lender.

Notable practitioners

Colm McElroy is experienced in refinancing, acquisition financing and securitisation matters. He acts for a number of bank clients in addition to corporate borrowers.

Stuart Mansfield leads Arthur Cox's Belfast finance team. He frequently advises borrowers and lenders on refinancing and acquisition finance issues. He is experienced in advising clients on cross-border matters.
"He is a commercial lawyer and he balances that with being strong technically." "He is good in hard negotiations as he is calm and has everything worked out."

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Overview

The Practice

Arthur Cox has one of the largest and, in the last 12 months, demonstrably the most active banking and finance department in this jurisdiction. Yet again in 2019, we advised on more banking and finance matters than any other firm locally – both by volume and by value.

In addition we are known as the leading law firm in the jurisdiction for retail banks, investment funds and private equity firms, including those US-based firms whose regulatory environment means that they must seek out only the best advisors.

We have been at the cutting-edge of all key finance-driven legal trends in Northern Ireland.  We were at the heart of loan portfolio trends in Northern up until the beginning of 2015 and we are now leading the way on all of the high leverage financings of distressed debt purchases/re-financings.  No other firm in Northern Ireland can point to similar experience.

 We are a leading adviser across the jurisdiction’s banking and financing landscape.

Members

Mansfield, Stuart (Head of Department)

McElroy, Colm

Industries

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Banking & Finance

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Victoria House, Gloucester Street

Belfast

County Antrim

UK

BT1 4LS

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Northern Ireland

Banking & Finance

Colm McElroy
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Stuart Mansfield
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