LAWYER PROFILE

Mark Kavanagh

Europe 2026

Byrne Wallace Shields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Ireland

19 years ranked

About

Provided by Byrne Wallace Shields

Practice Areas

Partner and Head of the Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Banking and Finance Team, Mark has 20 years’ experience advising both borrowers and lending institutions on all types of lending transactions including real estate finance, both investment and development. He has extensive experience advising on secured and unsecured lending, development finance, both commercial and residential and tax-structured lending. Mark’s primary focus is on the emerging shadow banking market in Ireland and his areas of expertise include banking law; alternative lenders / shadow banking; real estate investment finance; development finance; finance of investment in hotels and leisure sector; finance of private healthcare sector; secured and unsecured lending; debt restructuring, loan sale and purchase transactions; and regulatory advices.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Ireland, Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, Law Society of England and Wales.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Ireland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Head of banking and finance Mark Kavanagh is widely recognised in the market for his frequent work on major real estate finance agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark Kavanagh is an extremely strong and consistent partner.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Mark Kavanagh's attention to detail is excellent.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide