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William Fry LLP

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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.

Clients (9)

  • Kennedy Wilson
  • The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
  • Smurfit Kappa Plc
  • Allied Irish Banks p.l.c.
  • Ardagh Packaging Group plc
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • DVB Bank AG
  • European Investment Bank
  • Goldman Sachs

Industries (18)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Goverment
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Ireland

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • William Fry advised Smurfit Kappa Group on the financing related to its merger with WestRock to create Smurfit Westrock.

Strengths

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  • William Fry is very quick to respond to queries, which proves very beneficial in completing transactions quickly.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • William Fry is very responsive, reliable and has great commercial knowledge.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • William Fry is a pleasure to work with. The team is always extremely helpful, and continuously demonstrates its in-depth legal knowledge of even the most complex situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • William Fry has strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of the sector and is a very integrated firm, operating as one team across different departments.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • William Fry's depth of personnel and resources, broad industry knowledge and experience, commercial awareness, and technical expertise sets it apart from others in the industry.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mary Ward
    Mary Ward

    Mary Ward

    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 strength is that she has a clear logic and is very detail-oriented.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Mary Ward is quick and accurate in response to urgent queries.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Mary is very client-focused and provides excellent legal analysis.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Mary Ward has the rare combination of all-rounded aviation experience, acute commercial sense and superb legal expertise.

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  • Padraic Kinsella
    Padraic Kinsella

    Padraic Kinsella

    Padraic Kinsella handles revolving credit facility agreements, acquisition finance mandates and debt restructurings.

    • Padraic Kinsella is exceptionally commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Padraic is an exceptional legal partner. He demonstrates a strong commercial acumen, consistently providing advice not only on the legal side but also on the commercial points.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Padraic is excellent to deal with on any transaction or issue highlighted and always available to talk through the most appropriate and practical approaches. He is hugely knowledgeable and experienced

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Padraic provides exceptional support and guidance throughout. His professionalism and commitment is invaluable to delivering transactions.

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  • David Maughan
    David Maughan

    David Maughan

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

    • David Maughan is responsive, commercial and gives sensible answers.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • David is like oil in a machine, he helps transactions close in a timely and smooth way.

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  • Jason Hollis
    Jason Hollis

    Jason Hollis

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

    • Jason is very approachable and able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients. He has a depth of experience across all aspects of the banking and finance landscape.

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  • Lyn Brennan
    Lyn Brennan

    Lyn Brennan

    Lyn Brennan is admitted to practice in both New York and Ireland, and frequently assists clients with acquisition finance transactions involving the two markets. She is sought after for her extensive experience in leveraged and acquisition finance mandates.

    • Lyn Brennan is a superb lawyer. Her client management is a key strength.

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