Banking & Finance

DWF offers a respected team of solicitors with particular expertise in the real estate and development finance as well as corporate finance spaces. The team acts as lender-side counsel for banks and other financial institutions, but also has a notable borrower-side practice. The firm is particularly recognised for its ability to advise on cross-jurisdictional mandates.

"They are a responsive, well-briefed team which is experienced in dealing with cross-jurisdictional matters."

"They are true specialists in their field and extremely reliable."

DWF represented Danske Bank in relation to Killahoey's refinance of the acquisition financing of Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park in Craigavon.

Orla Hanna is head of the Belfast finance and restructuring team at DWF. She is qualified in Northern Ireland, Ireland, and England and Wales. Her recent work includes project financing and refinancing matters for both borrowers and lenders. "Orla is extremely reliable, responsive and clearly an expert in her field." "Orla has a deep understanding of the relevant issues, is able to highlight and address key risks but does so in a very commercial manner." "Orla is a highly experienced, commercially pragmatic transactional lawyer."