Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
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Provided by Arthur Cox
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.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox has a 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, the team counts several specialists dual-qualified in other jurisdictions. The firm is particularly active on structured lending, property financing and loan book sales as well as acquisition and development finance.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox acted for Barclays Bank as administrative agent for the NI aspects of the DIP faciltiy worth USD1.9 billion following Cineworld Group's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arthur Cox are always available with timely responses and relevant advice."
"They will always endeavour to advise of possible solutions and retain a commercial approach."
"Arthur Cox have been outstanding in the way they have helped us; absolutely faultless."
"Arthur Cox are always available with timely responses and relevant advice."
"They will always endeavour to advise of possible solutions and retain a commercial approach."
"Arthur Cox have been outstanding in the way they have helped us; absolutely faultless."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Stuart is one of the premier banking lawyers in NI. He is expert in his trade, personable and approachable."
"Stuart is a very commercial lawyer and excellent negotiator across a number of legal jurisdictions.He is able to meet tight deadlines and provide sound advice at all times."
"He is very competent, approachable and able to reduce complex legal concepts into understandable English."
Colm McElroy is experienced in refinancing, acquisition and development financing as well as securitisation matters. He acts for a number of banks and alternative lenders in addition to corporate borrowers.
"His support for clients is faultless."
"Colm is practical and solution-oriented."
"His advice is practical, constructive and reflects his core understanding of what our business does."
"Colm provides fantastic advice and has great interpersonal skills."
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