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Banking & Finance: Asset Finance

About

Provided by William Fry LLP

Our Banking & Financial Services Department is acknowledged as a leader in the Irish market and provides legal and regulatory advice to domestic and international financial institutions, NAMA, corporates, issuers, treasury vehicles, arrangers, dealers, monolines, rating agencies and governmental bodies, on many high profile and intellectually demanding transactions. With a broadly-based department, it is known for its detailed market knowledge.

The William Fry team continues to win the most significant mandates in the market and in particular the banking regulatory sphere.

The team continues to be a lead adviser to the Department of Finance, following its appointment to its legal panel, in relation to the potential capital restructuring actions and other related regarding the State’s investment in Allied Irish Banks plc

We have maintained our position on the panels of all of key banks and financial institutions including but not limited to:

  • Ulster Bank DAC
  • Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
  • The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
  • National Treasury Management Agency

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance - Ireland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

William Fry has an esteemed practice which frequently represents domestic and international financial institutions in bilateral and syndicated finance mandates, including leveraged acquisitions. The team also handles property finance transactions and assists with the restructuring or refinancing of existing corporate debt. The law firm also has demonstrable experience in aviation finance transactions.

Work Highlights

Provided by William Fry LLP

  • William Fry assisted Amgen with the Irish law aspects of the financing of its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team is strong technically and is able to navigate the regulatory environment with ease to win all the big points in negotiations."

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance respondent
Europe

"It is a strong team with the depth and expertise to advise on complicated Irish law matters pertaining to global aviation financings. The service is top notch and the team is very responsive to its clients' needs."

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance respondent
Europe

"The practice is very responsive and capable."

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance respondent
Europe

"William Fry is very good at working with other counsel to keep things moving."

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance respondent
Europe

"It is a great team with quality associates. The lawyers are very responsive and proactive."

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

David Maughan
3
David Maughan
3
Band 3
David Maughan regularly assists international aircraft lessors with aircraft acquisitions and financings.
"David Maughan is easy to work with."
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Mary Ward
3
Mary Ward
3
Band 3
Mary Ward assists clients with aircraft finance and leasing matters, including the cross-border acquisition of aircraft. She represents an impressive roster of aircraft lessors and financiers.
"She is extremely knowledgeable, practical and helpful at moving a transaction along."
"Mary Ward is very responsive and practical, and has a clear view of the line between negotiations and sensible solutions to get deals done."
"Mary is a pleasure to deal with. She is proactive, prompt and very aware of gating items that might affect the timing of closing."
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Padraic Kinsella
3
Padraic Kinsella
3
Band 3
Padraic Kinsella handles revolving credit facility agreements, acquisition finance mandates and debt restructurings. He continues to progress in the rankings following notable market recognition.
"Padraic is an experienced lawyer who very effectively threads the needle of supporting the client's position but also explains the other side's perspective."
"Padraic Kinsella is a great lawyer."
"He is very approachable."
"Padraic is very strong."
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Jason Hollis
4
Jason Hollis
4
Band 4
Jason Hollis often acts for domestic banks on restructurings and bank lending transactions. He also has substantial experience acting for international financial institutions.
"Jason really drives things forward with determination to get the deal across the line."
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Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Ireland

Banking & Finance
Padraic Kinsella
3
Padraic Kinsella
3
Band 3
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Jason Hollis
4
Jason Hollis
4
Band 4
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Banking & Finance: Asset Finance
David Maughan
3
David Maughan
3
Band 3
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Mary Ward
3
Mary Ward
3
Band 3
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Members

Provided by William Fry LLP

Ciaran Herlihy

David Maughan

David Maughan

Head of Department

Jason Hollis

Laura Houlihan

Lyn Brennan

Matthew Cahill

Padraic Kinsella

Siobhan Carlin

Clients

Provided by William Fry LLP

Allied Irish Banks p.l.c.

Ardagh Packaging Group plc

DVB Bank AG

Deutsche Bank AG

European Investment Bank

Goldman Sachs

Kennedy Wilson

Smurfit Kappa Plc

The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland

Industries

Provided by William Fry LLP

Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Goverment

Healthcare

Insurance

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

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