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Our Debt Finance Group is recognised as one of the most experienced banking and debt finance groups in Ireland. We have a strong track record of advising on the most significant transactions in the market and are the “go-to” team for complex domestic and international deals. We provide top tier, commercially driven legal advice to a diverse client base of lenders (including financial institutions and private credit providers), borrowers, sponsors, and other market participants across every industry and market sector.


We assist our clients to structure and execute all types of debt finance transactions across all asset classes, including leveraged and acquisition finance, development and real estate finance, aviation, trade and asset-backed finance, fund finance, corporate finance and syndicated lending, as well as restructuring, workouts, distressed situations, loan sales and deleveraging transactions.


Our team is also at the forefront of developments in the ever-evolving Irish and European markets in ESG, green, and sustainability-linked finance.


The Debt Finance Group is an integral part of our wider Finance Group, which includes practices in Asset Management and Investment Funds, Debt Capital Markets and Financial Regulation.


Our expertise includes:

  • Aviation and Asset Finance
  • Corporate Lending
  • Fund Finance
  • Leveraged Finance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Project Finance


You can read more on our website here: Debt Finance - Arthur Cox LLP

 

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What the Team is Known For

Arthur Cox's market-leading team handles construction and real estate finance mandates on behalf of banks, alternative lenders and real estate investors. In the DCM sphere, the law firm maintains an outstanding reputation for its advice to issuers and arrangers on note issuances and securitisation transactions, particularly those relating to mortgages. It offers broader experience in acquisition and project finance, as well as handling large-scale loan portfolio transactions and significant asset financing mandates. The Dublin office is also able to call upon the firm's lawyers in New York and London when acting on behalf of international clients.

Work Highlights

  • Arthur Cox assisted Ryanair Holdings with its Irish law governed EUR1.1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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Arthur Cox understands our business, is accessible, seeks to address issues quickly and has good knowledge.

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Arthur Cox provides outstanding attention to detail. The team brings multifaceted professional experience to engagements and is truly a massive asset to clients.

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The calibre of the people in every team at Arthur Cox is really high, and they are always willing to work hard and drag processes across the line.

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Arthur Cox distinguishes itself through a combination of deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and responsiveness.

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With Arthur Cox there is no shortage of support.

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Notable Practitioners

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Aiden Small
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Aiden Small
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Band 1
Aiden Small has substantial expertise in the securitisation of non-performing loans and related matters. He frequently acts for international financial institutions and investors.

Aiden is a great lawyer to work with, and has an excellent manner with clients.

Aiden is incredibly helpful, responsive and versatile.

Aiden is an exceptional lawyer and a trusted adviser across all Irish matters. He understands our deals intimately, and consistently brings his experience, commerciality and creativity to bear.

Aiden is always a pleasure to work with, providing timely, pragmatic and commercial advice, and he knows the market inside out.

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Kevin Lynch
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Kevin Lynch
2
Band 2
Kevin Lynch is frequently visible on major debt restructurings and high-value facility agreements. He has experience with acquisition and development financing mandates.
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Aisling Kelly
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Aisling Kelly
3
Band 3

Aisling Kelly assists clients with the issuance of notes and revolving credit facilities. She has further experience with securitisations and NPL transactions.

She has an excellent and easy going manner with clients and is able to provide excellent and commercial advice.

Aisling has an incredible work ethic, a deep understanding of the commercial drivers of transactions and consistently finds solutions for complex issues.

Aisling is fantastic and a go-to lawyer for securitisation and portfolio acquisitions in Dublin.

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David Molloy
3
David Molloy
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
As head of the banking and finance team, David Molloy acts for prominent international private equity houses and investors on acquisition financing and facility agreements.
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Imelda Shiels
3
Imelda Shiels
3
Band 3

Imelda Shiels acts for international lending syndicates on high-value debt facilities, as well as assisting borrowers with refinancing files.

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Phil Cody
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Phil Cody
3
Band 3

Phil Cody leads the debt capital markets team at Arthur Cox. He possesses an abundance of know-how in the areas of bond offerings and securitisations, acting for issuers, sponsors and managers.

Phil is simply one of the best lawyers I've worked with in terms of intelligence, responsiveness and flexibility, and commerciality.

Phil is an excellent lawyer, who provides all of our DCM and structuring advice. He is responsive, pragmatic and across the detail.

Phil has an exceptional blend of deep technical expertise and strong commercial acumen, and is known for his pragmatic approach and his ability to provide innovative and creative solutions.

Phil Cody's strategic insight ensures he always knows how to get deals done efficiently, demonstrating unwavering responsiveness and an unparalleled understanding of market expectations.

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Ruth Lillis
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Ruth Lillis
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Band 3

Ruth Lillis is recognised for her aviation finance practice. She is experienced in handling borrower side financings and portfolio acquisitions.

Ruth is really thorough and hard-working, she really gets into the detail and nitty-gritty.

Ruth Lillis is a pleasure to work with and extremely technically competent.

Ruth Lillis is accessible and keen to make sure she understands what we are doing from a business perspective.

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Ciara Buckley
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Ciara Buckley
4
Band 4

Ciara Buckley advises clients from the energy and construction industries on development and project finance matters.

Ciara Buckley is an excellent lawyer in the debt finance market. She is a real innovator who really fights for her clients.

Ciara Buckley is extremely responsive and always ensures top-quality service is delivered.

Ciara stands out for her strong commercial vision and exceptional level of service. She consistently offer strategic, business-minded advice while remaining highly responsive and attentive.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Arthur Cox

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Banking & Finance
Kevin Lynch
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Kevin Lynch
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David Molloy
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David Molloy
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3
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Imelda Shiels
3
Imelda Shiels
3
Band 3
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Ciara Buckley
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Ciara Buckley
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Band 4
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Banking & Finance: Asset Finance
Ruth Lillis
3
Ruth Lillis
3
Band 3
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Capital Markets: Debt
Aiden Small
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Aiden Small
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Band 1
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Aisling Kelly
3
Aisling Kelly
3
Band 3
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Phil Cody
3
Phil Cody
3
Band 3
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Members

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Ciara Buckley

Darragh Geraghty

David Molloy

David Molloy

Head of Department

Ruth Lillis