Carson McDowell, Banking & Finance | Chambers UK Profile

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Provided by Carson McDowell

Type of work handled

Asset Finance Leasing and Receivables
Corporate finance
Debt Securities
Leveraged & Acquisition Finance
Property Finance
Invoice Discounting/Factoring
Project Finance
Energy and Renewables Finance

Categories of clients

Major domestic financial institutions; leading international banks, finance houses, investment managers, investment funds, insurance companies and other financial services firms operating in Northern Ireland. Exceptionally strong borrower practice with the firm’s client base including many of Northern Ireland’s leading companies.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Northern Ireland

2

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Carson McDowell is a respected practice active on behalf of both domestic and international banks. The law firm advises on the full range of banking matters including acquisition finance, asset-based lending and project financing. It is particularly active advising clients on real estate finance, while regularly handling high-profile mortgage portfolio sales and complex refinancing. The team is capable of practising in both Northern Ireland and England and Wales.

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Work Highlights

Carson McDowell advised Fane Valley Co-operative Society in relation to a refinancing of its existing group bilateral funding arrangements to a new syndicated lending arrangement.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The Carson McDowell team is very practical and efficient in its approach and finds the right balance between protecting the client without overcomplicating the transaction.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

The firm offers efficiency, cost-effectiveness and full involvement from the partner. Overall, the excellence of service with ease of relationship makes for a very accessible service.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

The team was very good at communication throughout the process. They had good attention to detail as well, which ensured they identified a number of key issues that we were able to mitigate.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

Carson McDowell has unparalleled expertise in this area as well as having strong relationships and connections within the local market. Its speed, flexibility and commercial sensitivity sets it apart.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

The Carson McDowell team is very practical and efficient in its approach and finds the right balance between protecting the client without overcomplicating the transaction.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

The firm offers efficiency, cost-effectiveness and full involvement from the partner. Overall, the excellence of service with ease of relationship makes for a very accessible service.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

The team was very good at communication throughout the process. They had good attention to detail as well, which ensured they identified a number of key issues that we were able to mitigate.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

Carson McDowell has unparalleled expertise in this area as well as having strong relationships and connections within the local market. Its speed, flexibility and commercial sensitivity sets it apart.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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1

Sinead McGrath

Head of Banking & Finance

1

Band 1

Sinead McGrath is an experienced banking and finance practitioner who is lauded for her securitisation expertise. She is knowledgeable in loan portfolio acquisitions as well as corporate and real estate finance matters.

Sinead's expertise, quality of advice and approachability together give a package of service and support that has provided us with exactly the hand-holding we have needed.

Sinead is simply brilliant. She is a trusted adviser, always at hand to help with any query.

3

Damian McElholm

3

Band 3

Damian McElholm works for both borrowers and lenders and he is recommended for a broad range of work, including project and property finance, as well as acquisition funding.

Damian is great to work with. He communicates well, is professional and easy to get along with.

Rachel Lewis

Associates to watch

Rachel Lewis is a senior associate who draws praise for her work with large national banks. She has experience acting in real estate financing as well as a range of financings for lenders.

Rachel provides high-quality work performed on a timely basis and is highly responsive to all queries and requirements.

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1

Sinead McGrath

Head of Banking & Finance

1

Band 1

3

Damian McElholm

3

Band 3

Rachel Lewis

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