LAWYER PROFILE

Brendan McCarthy

UK 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

Brendan specialises in the aviation sector, and regularly acts for lessors, airlines, ECAs, banks and financial institutions across a wide range of transformational debt financing, leasing, portfolio sales and acquisition, sale and leaseback, securitisation, ECA backed, and restructuring transactions.

Brendan also has extensive experience in the shipping sector advising lenders on a wide range of debt facilities, including revolving credit facilities, ECA supported transactions, JOLCOs, and syndicated vessel financings.

Brendan is described by clients as ‘excellent’ and ‘always available, helpful and has good technical knowledge.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Brendan McCarthy represents airlines in financing matters, including lease agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Brendan is an excellent lawyer and negotiator with strong commercial awareness.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I find he is very reliable. When he is running the deal I don't worry; I know it will get done promptly and efficiently.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession