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Michael Hanley

Michael Hanley

Europe 2026

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Flynn O'Driscoll
 Flynn O'Driscoll

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Ireland

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael is Head of the Banking and Financial Services team at Flynn O'Driscoll LLP. He advises on a broad range of domestic and cross-border finance transactions. His primary focus is acting for corporate, mid-cap, SME borrowers, banks, and direct funders on leveraged/acquisition finance and dry and development real estate finance transactions. Michael and his team have extensive experience in restructuring and portfolio/bilateral off-market loan sales and acquisitions.

Michael is a member of the Law Society of Ireland’s Business Law Committee and a member of the Committee’s Brexit working group. Michael co-authored the (5th) edition of the Law Society of Ireland Business Law Manual, published by the Oxford University Press.

Professional Memberships

• Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

• The Law Society of Ireland Business Law Committee and Brexit Working Group.

Publications

• Don’t delay: Advance preparation will be key to successful debt facility review processes

https://www.fod.ie/news/dont-delay-advance-preparation-will-be-key-to-successful-debt-facility-review-processes

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Ireland

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Michael Hanley of Flynn O'Driscoll acts for a number of international financial institutions on the Irish law aspects of acquisition financing mandates.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Michael Hanley has an exceptional combination of technical precision, strategic thinking, and calm authority.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide

  • Michael Hanley's ability to simplify complexity without losing nuance is rare and incredibly helpful.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide

  • Michael doesn’t just execute, he adds real value by anticipating issues before they arise and offering pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide

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Ireland

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