Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Byrne Wallace Shields
Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has one of Ireland's most experienced Banking & Finance practices which has extensive practical experience advising on all aspects of lending transactions and structurings.
The team advises both domestic and international financial institutions, the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), corporations and individual clients on all aspects of financial transactions, including corporate banking, project finance, loan and security sales and related due diligence, acquisitions of distressed assets, debt restructuring and refinancing, regulatory matters, derivatives and other treasury products.
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Byrne Wallace Shields is identified as a strong choice for mid-market, domestic finance transactions and has a particularly strong reputation for real estate finance. The team assists a diverse client roster which features major financial institutions and property developers. Its broader areas of work include refinancings and assistance with syndicated loans.
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Byrne Wallace Shields assisted Abbey Group with a loan facility for the repayment of existing obligations and expansion of its Irish presence.
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The team is highly experienced, with many years of dealing with both Irish and international financial services entities and acting on large and complex transactions.
The Byrne Wallace Shields banking team is highly experienced and has a high level of attention to detail.
Byrne Wallace Shields' key strengths include its in-depth industry knowledge and partner availability.
Byrne Wallace Shields has in-depth knowledge of subject matter, negotiation skills and fast, efficient response times.
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Jenny Ahern is an experienced lawyer who is regularly instructed on high-value credit agreements. She acts for both lenders and borrowers.
Jenny Ahern provides clear and unambiguous advice with a real focus on material issues and an understanding of those issues that are and should be of concern.
Jenny Ahern is always available to take a call; she is very available.
Mark Kavanagh is an extremely strong and consistent partner.
Mark Kavanagh's attention to detail is excellent.
Donal provides a first-class service.
Banking & Finance
Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by Byrne Wallace Shields
Triona Ryan
Deirdre McBennett
Elizabeth Ryan
Paraic O'Kennedy
Lisa Cawley
Karen Outram
Simon Mahon
Jenny Ahern
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