About
Provided by Tughans
Our team of dedicated finance and restructuring lawyers advise both lenders and borrowers, providing insight regarding tension points within corporate deals, business restructuring or insolvency matters. They combine specialist legal knowledge with commercial common sense to maximise returns and minimise client risk.
We work with all the major Northern Irish banks and financial institutions and with businesses across all sectors.
Chambers Review
Tughans is a widely respected practice known for its work in corporate finance and restructuring. The law firm is also strong on property and development finance as well as acquisition finance. The team maintains a strong, largely borrower-side practice, with experience in acting as Northern Irish legal counsel for multinational investors.
Work Highlights
- Tughans advised Ulster Bank on the negotiation of LMA facilities for Triangle Housing Association.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tughans has strong partners and appropriate resource to support complex transactions."
"He's always available and very responsive."
"Tughans has strong partners and appropriate resource to support complex transactions."
"He's always available and very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Fearghal O'Loan is highly respected for his broad expertise in banking and finance, regularly advising on corporate and acquisition financing including securitisation issues. He is experienced in representing lenders and borrowers in both domestic and cross-border matters.
"Fearghal is an exceptionally strong and very commercial lawyer."
"He is a technically strong banking lawyer who uses sound commercial judgement throughout negotiations."
Julie Huddleston maintains a portfolio of high-profile lender clients whom she regularly advises on deals across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
"She continues to impress."
Lending and refinancing number among Douglas Anderson's areas of expertise, as does acquisition finance. He stands out for his advice to large international borrowers.
"Strong banking lawyer who has proven deliverability and technical expertise, and is always very personable to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tughans
Northern Ireland