About

Provided by William Fry LLP

William Fry’s top tier Banking & Finance department advises on all types of domestic and cross border financing transactions in the public and private lending markets.


Our clients include Irish and international commercial banks, investment banks, direct lenders, corporates, sponsors, institutional and family offices, investment funds and semi-states.

Our approach is partner-led and client-focused with an emphasis on actively driving and managing transactions while providing pragmatic, tailored solutions for our clients. This is supported by a deep industry knowledge and commercial awareness with extensive experience built up as a long standing leading advisor in the Irish legal market.

With the resources of a full-service law firm in Ireland, we can provide specialist Irish expertise from our tax, corporate, real estate, construction, investment funds, technology and financial regulatory teams to deliver a seamless first-class service. Our lawyers have a reputation for working together in a cohesive manner and providing market leading advice in the context of the commercial objectives of our clients.

Chambers Review

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Banking & 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 advised EirGrid on its EUR300 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of international and domestic banks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Maughan
3
David Maughan
3
Band 3
David Maughan regularly assists international aircraft lessors with aircraft acquisitions and financings.

David is extremely commercial and knowledgeable of the aviation industry.

David Maughan is very helpful and commercial.

Jason Hollis
3
Jason Hollis
3
Band 3
Jason Hollis often acts for domestic banks on restructurings and bank lending transactions. He also has substantial experience acting for international financial institutions.

He is a great transactional lawyer with very strong industry knowledge.

Jason Hollis is very commercial and approachable and makes himself very available.

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.

Mary Ward's commerciality and realistic approach is particularly impressive.

She is commercial, pragmatic and user-friendly.

Mary delivers quality services with great efficiency and responsiveness.

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 Kinsella is very good; he's knowledgeable, knows the industry well and knows clients' specific requirements.

Padraic has a good understanding of our special requirements, and he's easy to access and to get hold of.

Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Ireland

Banking & Finance

Jason Hollis
3
Jason Hollis
3
Band 3
Padraic Kinsella
3
Padraic Kinsella
3
Band 3
Banking & Finance: Asset Finance

David Maughan
3
David Maughan
3
Band 3
Mary Ward
3
Mary Ward
3
Band 3

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

Travel & Leisure