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McCann FitzGerald LLP is proud of its market-leading finance practice, advising regulated and unregulated financial institutions, corporates and State bodies. We deliver solution-focused, top-tier advice across the full range of financial services, including corporate lending, treasury, derivatives, asset management, insurance, aircraft and large asset finance, project and infrastructure finance, and capital markets transactions.

As Ireland’s longest established finance practice, our award-winning lawyers have led many of the market’s most innovative structures and transactions. We act for both finance providers and corporate borrowers, bringing deep market knowledge and commercial insight to every mandate.

We advise on structuring and negotiating complex, high-value transactions and provide clear regulatory guidance, including on licensing and regulatory perimeter issues. We also design innovative, tax-efficient and commercially effective structures to support our clients’ strategic objectives.

Our expertise covers aircraft, ship and asset finance; leveraged, acquisition and real estate finance; capital markets and securitisation; derivatives and structured finance; financial regulation and risk; restructuring and insolvency; insurance and reinsurance; asset management and investment funds; stock exchange listings; project finance and PPPs; loan and asset sales; tax on financial transactions; and investigations and inquiries.

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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

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

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

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The McCann FitzGerald team is experienced and business-oriented.

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

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

Hilary is a true stalwart of the aircraft financing scene.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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 a very experienced and respected partner in the Aviation industry.

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.

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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 McCarron goes above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome.

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.

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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 delivers excellent service and commercial awareness.

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

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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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Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP

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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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Banking & Finance: Asset Finance
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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