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RDJ LLP

Banking & Finance

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RDJ LLP

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About

Provided by RDJ LLP

RDJ has a long established and well regarded banking and finance practice and acts for all of the major banks in the Irish market including AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank. Clients include domestic financial institutions, insurance companies, Credit Unions, the National Asset Management Agency, government bodies, private individuals and corporate bodies. The group advises on all aspects of commercial and private lending and has particular experience in the areas of bank restructuring matters and the sale of loan portfolios.

RDJ is unique in the Irish legal market in being able to offer national coverage of the market through locations in Cork, Dublin and Galway.

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Banking & Finance - Ireland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
RDJ is a notable Cork-based law firm with offices in Galway, Dublin and London. It often acts for Irish banks and property developers on the financing of residential, hotel or commercial real estate developments. The team also advises borrowers and lenders on acquisition finance and refinancing mandates.
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Work Highlights

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  • RDJ assisted Cronin’s Wood Property Development and KPH Construction with the development funding from HBFI for a real estate development in Co. Kerry.

Strengths

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  • RDJ is commercial and available for the client.

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  • RDJ is a customer-centric and experienced firm.

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  • RDJ is excellent in terms of is responsiveness and commerciality, and is an easy team to work with.

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  • RDJ is attentive, responsive and practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cian Fenton
    Cian Fenton

    Cian Fenton

    Cian Fenton is experienced in handling high-value financing deals, as well as loan refinancings and development finance matters.

    • Cian is technically very competent, responsive and reasonable in negotiations.

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    • Cian Fenton's speed of execution is impressive.

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    • Cian Fenton is a top-class professional whose opinion is respected and valued.

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    • Cian Fenton is highly competent, helpful and practical.

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    • Cian is an excellent solicitor and always available.

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Ranked Individuals at RDJ LLP (1)

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Members

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  • Brian Quinn

  • Evin McCarthy

  • Bryan McCarthy

  • Peter McGarvey

  • Cian Fenton

  • Tom Fox

    Head of Department

  • Brendan Cunningham

    Head of Department

  • Cian Fenton

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