Banking & Finance

Our Banking and Financial Services group offer a broad range of services to domestic and international lenders and borrowers relating to or involving bilateral and syndicated loans, secured and unsecured loan facilities, acquisition finance, asset finance, property finance, project finance, regulatory advice, security and pre-enforcement reviews, insolvency law, tax-based lending and re-financings. In addition, the group has assisted clients with the introduction of new financial products and has worked on structuring and negotiating various innovative and high-profile financing transactions in both the Irish and international markets.

The group regularly advises a large number of major banks operating in the Irish market along with many international credit institutions. The group also advises domestic, international and multinational companies, public organisations, government bodies, individuals, trusts, funds, co-ownerships, partnerships and energy providers. The group's clients are provided with commercial, enterprising and effective representation tailored to their specific needs.

On the regulatory side, our experienced lawyers have great knowledge in drafting the agreements and other documentation required to structure regulated transactions and appoint service providers. They also have extensive experience of obtaining clearances from the Financial Regulator (including applying for authorisation, upgrading authorised status and seeking approval for ownership changes).