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We are proud of our market leading finance practice. Our client base encompasses financial institutions, both regulated and unregulated, as well as non-financial corporate and State counterparties. We provide top-tier legal advice, adopting a solution-focused approach, across the full range of financial services activities, from corporate lending and treasury, derivatives, asset management and insurance to aircraft and other big-ticket asset financing, project and infrastructure financing and capital markets transactions.

As Ireland’s leading and longest established finance practice, our award-winning lawyers have worked on many of the most innovative financing structures and transactions in the Irish market over many years. We represent both the providers of finance and financial services solutions, as well as corporate borrowers and counterparties.

We advise on the structuring and negotiation of complex and high value financial transactions as well as providing regulatory guidance to market participants, including advising on the perimeters of regulation and the types of activities, products and customers that will trigger different licensing requirements. We also work on structures and arrangements designed to allow our clients do business in innovative, tax-efficient and commercially effective ways.

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What the Team is Known For

McCann FitzGerald enjoys an impressive corporate banking and asset finance department capable of assisting leading banks and financial institutions with complicated lending mandates. The law firm regularly acts for lender syndicates on the financing of important Dublin real estate developments. The team also advises alternative lenders on the provision of finance in support of M&A transactions. It has a noteworthy DCM practice, with particular expertise in securitisations and the establishment of note programmes. The law firm offers significant experience in green bond issuances as well as asset-backed securitisations. Its strong asset finance practice is particularly focused on the aviation sector.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at McCann FitzGerald assisted Deutsche Bank with its loan facilities to Archer Hotel Capital for the acquisition of Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin from Kennedy Wilson.

Strengths

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The McCann FitzGerald team is experienced and business-oriented.

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The team continually shows a deep and grounded knowledge and offers a full suite of services.

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Lawyers in the practice work through complex and sophisticated matters efficiently.

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The team provides a very good service because they're quick, responsive and proactive.

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They are a tried and tested firm with real world experience and they value relationships for the long-term.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hilary Marren
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Hilary Marren
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Hilary Marren focuses on asset finance and maintains a flourishing practice with regular mandates on behalf of both lenders and lessors.

Hilary is a true stalwart of the aircraft financing scene.

Hilary Marren's knowledge of the industry and developments, along with her efficiency and attention to budget considerations, are unmatched.

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Philip Murphy
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Philip Murphy
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Philip Murphy has substantial experience assisting with the negotiation of term loan facilities and development financing matters.

Philip Murphy is a very strong lawyer.

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Adrian Farrell
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Adrian Farrell
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Adrian Farrell acts on a variety of DCM matters, including the establishment of note programmes. His clients include prominent Irish investors and syndicates of international banks.

He is very approachable, user-friendly, reactive and responsive.

Adrian Farrell carefully considers all legal implications, addresses potential consequences and offers practical solutions to resolve issues.

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Eamon de Valera
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Eamon de Valera
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Eamon de Valera has many years of experience and is well versed in acquisition finance and financial restructurings. He regularly assists banks and real estate investors.

You come off calls with Eamon de Valera with clear advice and a clear strategy.

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Fergus Gillen
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Fergus Gillen
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Fergus Gillen is an experienced DCM lawyer acting for financial institutions and alternative finance companies, as well as government departments.

Fergus Gillen is a pleasure to work with, he always gets back quickly on very complex matters and is always available.

Fergus is great, extremely thorough, conscientious and has a broad knowledge of all things capital markets in Ireland.

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Georgina O'Riordan
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Georgina O'Riordan
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Georgina O'Riordan has extensive experience representing commercial lenders and aircraft lessors in aviation finance mandates. Her recent work in this field includes a number of major lease restructurings.

Georgina O'Riordan is keen to find solutions but can hold firm positions and I enjoy working on deals with her on the other side of the table.

Georgina O'Riordan is a very experienced and respected partner in the Aviation industry.

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Stuart McCarron
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Stuart McCarron
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Stuart McCarron is well versed in assisting clients with the negotiation of loan facilities and has experience acting for both borrowers and lenders.

Stuart is an experienced lawyer with in-depth understanding of clients' commercial requirements.

Stuart is a very strong lawyer and a trusted partner for our business over many years.

Stuart McCarron goes above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome.

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Tom Dane
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Tom Dane
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Tom Dane is recognised for his experience in real estate and acquisition finance, acting for both lenders and borrowers on high-value deals.

Tom Dane is commercial, sensible and practical; he is just all over transactions.

Tom delivers excellent service and commercial awareness.

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Joe Fay
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Joe Fay
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Joe Fay represents aircraft lessors in matters relating to the refinancing of aircraft portfolios, as well as the financing of aircraft acquisitions.

Longevity in role with McCann FitzGerald means Joe knows our business since its inception and therefore understands our client risk appetite supremely well.

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Niall McDowell
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Niall McDowell
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Niall McDowell assists clients with a range of corporate refinancing transactions.

Niall McDowell's ability to get deals done quickly and painlessly, and his advice and all-round attitude, mean he is a pleasure to be around. 

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Hugh Beattie
Hugh Beattie
Expertise Based Abroad
London-based Hugh Beattie has established a solid reputation for his experience in the Irish market.He assists clients with NEU CP programmes, ABS transactions and certificate of deposit programmes.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Philip Murphy
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Philip Murphy
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Eamon de Valera
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Eamon de Valera
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Stuart McCarron
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Stuart McCarron
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Tom Dane
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Tom Dane
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Niall McDowell
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Niall McDowell
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Hilary Marren
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Hilary Marren
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Georgina O'Riordan
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Georgina O'Riordan
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Joe Fay
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Joe Fay
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Capital Markets: Debt
Adrian Farrell
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Adrian Farrell
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Fergus Gillen
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Fergus Gillen
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Hugh Beattie
Hugh Beattie
UK expertise based abroad
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