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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

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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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Sinead McGrath
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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.

Damian McElholm
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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
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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Carson McDowell

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Northern Ireland

Banking & Finance

Sinead McGrath
1
Sinead McGrath
Head of Banking & Finance
1
Band 1
Damian McElholm
3
Damian McElholm
3
Band 3
Rachel Lewis
Rachel Lewis
Associates to watch

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