Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s largest and oldest law firms and is presently led by managing
partner Geoff Moore. Founded more than 100 years ago in Dublin, where it is still based, the firm now employs 530 legal professionals across its headquarters and offices in Belfast, London,
New York and San Francisco.
In banking and finance, a notable highlight of the firms work during the research cycle includes its role assisting LCM Partners Limited and Solo Asset I DAC in connection with
the establishment and the financing of a finance platform with
InovoiceFair Limited trading as
Financefair. The fund aims to finance the construction of 750 new homes.
Another highlight of the firms
work,
includes the firm
advising Flutter Entertainment on its EUR 2.3 billion acquisition of
Snailtech.
The transaction will give Flutter Entertainment an online share of 30% in the Italian market.
In investment funds, the firm has advised on some notable market firsts. For instance, the firm advised Robeco on the establishment of its first Irish ETF Platform and launch of five initial sub-funds. The Irish ETF platform is Robeco’s first Irish fund range and first ETF products.
Testimonials 2025
“Responsive and know well the business” - Asset Finance
“Team engagement, attitude,
effectiveness and efficiency” -
Banking and finance
“Quality, pragmatic, guidance on negotiation, speed” -
Investment funds
“Christopher O'Reilly led the charge on the transaction. Very prompt and commercial in the provision of advice and corporate deliverables.” - M&A
“Maura McLaughlin is pragmatic, thoughtful and extremely client focused. She makes it her business to understand the company and industry and the
particular needs of her client.” -
M&A
“Arthur Cox
have
a great team who are very experienced in advising on complex M & A on the Irish market. In addition to first class project management capability, they were excellent in working through some of the more technical aspects of the deal, including advising on the
optimal structuring approach taking tax and regulatory considerations into account” -
M&A
“Large team available with a wide range of expertise” - Project Development
“The Arthur Cox team is
very knowledgeable and responsive.” - Restructuring
“Top of their field in Ireland. Understood the gravity of the issues and delivered excellent advice and work product - leading to a successful outcome” - Restructuring
David Vos
"David is bright, enthusiastic and client focused."
Maura McLaughlin
"Maura is excellent technically and has deep experience advising public companies which she draws on to give pragmatic solution orientated advice. She is high responsive and a pleasure to deal with."
“Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic and commercial.”
“Understands her client position extremely well and delivers solutions to get deals progressed.”
“Super-responsive, commercial and all over the detail as well as the bigger picture.”
“Phil does everything well from his responsiveness to his solution finding capability.
He is highly technically proficient but combines that with a strong business head and a pragmatic approach to problems.
He is very innovative."
"Phil is superbly responsive, technically excellent, and 100% solutions focused. He deals very smoothly with all sides on a transaction, and we know if an issue arises he will come to us with a solution and not just a problem."
“Ian is hugely focused on what the client is trying to achieve and then getting you there.
Very hands on
on everything
I've ever done with him - very attentive and we know we can trust his judgement.”
“Everything, best in class real estate lawyer in Ireland.”
“Friendly,
approachable and experienced.”
“Darragh has an immense knowledge on a number of different areas I engaged him. He has helped with loan sales, various litigation related to non-performing loan portfolios and loan
restructures. Given the number of
departure in my firm, he has been instrumental in helping me with background and also helping me figure out the various risks not just legal but also commercial.
He is also
very good
in explaining complex legal terms in plain language, clearly laying out the pros and cons, which then allows me to make decisions quickly.”
“Very friendly and helpful person, knows well what he is doing.”
“He has clear understanding of any case and advise solution and/or explain the situation clearly. He is very good at printing proper wording for any situation.”
“A young lawyer, with loads of ability.”
“Very
organised, highly
diligent and consummate professional.”
“Energy sector expertise.”
“He's sharp, collegiate and commercial.”
Ryanair plc, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise,
AviLease,
Aviator Capital, Amergin Asset Management, Ireland Limited, Goldman Sachs, Starwood, Bank of Ireland, Brookfield, Ares, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Lone
Star, Blackstone, M&G, Energia, Celtic Roads, Power Capital, Valley Healthcare, LDA
Mason Hayes & Curran is a Dublin-based firm with additional offices in London, San Francisco and New York.
Highlights
The firm
advised Allied Irish Banks
on its financing of the construction and forward sale by Quintain
Ireland of 392 apartments at The
Crossings in Adamstown to the Land Development Agency (LDA).
This is the largest transaction of the LDA’s Project
Tosaigh initiative.
In project development, a notable highlight includes the firm
advising
Highfield Solar on a project financing of a
solar portfolio with Rabobank. The firm
negotiated and drafted all financing
documentation for the construction of the solar power plants. The construction of the plants will contribute more than 400 MW of energy to the Irish energy market.
Testimonials
2025
“Their matter of fact and professionalism in our dealings with the person looking after our file” - Banking
“Whilst
providing excellent legal advice what makes Mason Hayes and Curran stand out is their commerciality.” - Banking
“Conor Lynch is our go-to adviser in Ireland. He is pragmatic,
knowledgeable and extremely responsive.” - Banking and finance
“I think Conor and his team are very commercial, know how to get the deal done, flexible and always available. The quality of their work is
great and you know the deal will go smoothly when you have them on.” - Banking and finance
“Mason Hayes and Curran LLP are extremely responsive,
efficient and commercial. Working with them as local counsel is always a straightforward process and I enjoy working with the team.” - Banking and finance
“The team are very personable and knowledgeable with a strong grasp of financial services regulatory matters” - Financial service regulatory
“The team are extremely user friendly, responsive and technically excellent” - Financial services regulatory
“Flexible,
proactive and good to deal with.” - Investment funds
“Anthony has deep subject matter expertise, is extremely client-focused and has provided invaluable advice on complex legal and regulatory matters pertaining to the fund.” - Investment funds
“The arrival of Anthony Hanlon to the investment funds department has been
a great choice. His broad
expertise and client centric, commercial approach is incredibly well received. The team at Mason Hayes offer broad support to clients, not just on funds authorisations but also including advising on lending, regulatory and policy work.” - Investment funds
“Lots of prior experience with this type of transaction.” - M&A
“Extremely knowledgeable of the market and the sector, very responsive and commercial.” - M&A
“Easy to work with, explain things simply to clients. Willing to do whatever it takes to get a transaction over the line.” - M&A
“Anne Harkin led the corporate
side and she is simply fantastic. The best corporate lawyer we work with, in Europe and US” - M&A
“Very commercially focused - solving problems for me and looking at aspects at "why" something should be documented or not as opposed to putting it in and negotiating from there.” - M&A
Key clients
Shannon Engine,
Azorra Aviation, Allied Irish Banks, Cerberus, First
Quantum Minerals,
FlexFunds, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, National Bank Canada,
Companion Insurance, SSE Renewables,
Equitix
Established in 1825,
Matheson is one of Ireland's oldest law
firms.
The firm is led by managing partner Michael Jackson and
has six offices in Dublin, Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco.
The firm has a strong practice in asset finance, banking and finance, both debt and structured finance capital markets, financial services regulatory, investment funds, M&A, project development, project finance and restructuring and insolvency, achieving tier 1 status in all these areas.
A notable highlight of the firms work includes advising on the establishment of the first
ELTIFs in Ireland for PGIM Capital. Matheson acted as lead counsel to the client on the establishment of three sub funds and updating and drafting documentation for
each fund. The funds reflect the
firms leading
expertise in handling
strategically important market firsts in the industry.
The firm
provided full legal advice to Smurfit Kappa
on its merger with WestRock Company to
firm Smurfit WestRock. The significant cross border merger, with dual listings on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, is one of the largest outbound mergers ever completed by an Irish company.
“Matheson always bring huge expertise and a wider, global view to the table. They have unparalleled experience in the banking sector in Ireland. Quality of the people is key” - Banking and finance.
“Matheson are extremely knowledgeable and professional. Collaborative in their approach to drafting and advising on legal documentation for complex transactions. They also have a real understanding of the commerciality in the transaction and make sure everything is clear and understood throughout the documentation process.” - Banking and finance
“Technical expertise, partner availability, relevant experience.” - Banking and finance
“Matheson are a top tier Irish law firm who have high quality, respected lawyers - each at the top of their practice areas in the local market. We particularly know and trust
Maireadh Dale, Lisa Tait and Carol O'Shea -each provide an efficient and solution focused service whilst ensuring deals reach completion within budget and on time. Their legal service and management of projects (particularly in REF and development finance) are second to none.” - Banking and finance
“Specific, tailored advice on complex transactions, with prompt turn-around times. The service is genuinely partner-led, and the partners always make themselves available.” - Banking and finance
“The team was well equipped to advise and document this non-standard structure.
Good communication on the areas of potential complexity which meant that we could manage our customer's expectations
in a timely manner.” - Banking and finance
“Really responsive, very outcome-focused whilst still concentrating on the detail, always ready to
assist with commercially practical solutions even in
difficult situations. Clearly
very knowledgeable, with market-specific experience.” - M&A
“Matheson people are very customer friendly, knowledgeable and result driven.” - M&A
“Besides the skills and proficiency of Matheson team, we particularly appreciated their availability, dedication.” - M&A
"Expertise is second to none. Team is very approachable and responsive." - Insolvency
"Well-connected, deep engagement with Irish funds industry groups." - Investment Funds
"Senior people were consistently available and involved in the work." - Investment Funds
“Matheson's team have an excellent level of expertise and the ability to apply that
expertise in a practical and meaningful way. They are thorough but able to deliver decisive advice against demanding timescales.” - Project finance
“Was
very knowledgeable and understood the brief from our bank.
Was very commercial when dealing with the borrower and practical in terms of managing billings. Very patient and
represented the bank very well.”
"Maireadh doesn't drop a ball - you can always count on her and her team to deliver on every mandate. She is efficient, legally astute and commercial. She is particularly good in any mandate that requires project management - REF deals and Development for example."
"Impressive industry knowledge, very responsive and proactive. Always gives detailed and considered advice, and effectively manages the balance of legal and commercial considerations at all points of the deal."
Paul Carroll
"Paul is a very good communicator, who works well under pressure and is a highly knowledgeable financial services lawyer, who is strategic in his advice."
"Technically strong, unflappable, problem solver."
Stuart Kennedy
“Stuart always acts professionally and is extremely responsive. His knowledge of the aviation industry has been great to guide us through the beginning of our company and its complex structure.”
“Stuart Kennedy at Matheson stands out with his professionalism, his availability and his understanding of the requests and our structure.”
“Listens to what you are saying, meets tight timelines and is well organized.”
“Manages the team efficiently.”
“Very friendly, responsive and knowledgeable. Reliable pair of hands.”
David O'Mahony
"David is well versed in all things receivables finance, he is a clear communicator and can readily provide guidance on a legal query with ample experience and knowledge across the sector. David always fully considers your business requirements and advises, ensuring any risks are appropriately identified / called out."
"David is a clear thinker, is very transparent and efficient in how her operates. I have always found him to be focused on delivering for his clients rather than scoring points off other lawyers."
"Excellent legal knowledge allied to a focus on getting the deal done, communication and support."
“Rory is commercially minded, has great industry knowledge and always goes above and beyond for his clients.”
“Again, he listens to the Client, gets the work done, solves the problems and delivers on time.”
Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Banks PLC, NTMA, Smurfit Westrock, Hines, Amazon Conservation DAC, Dell, Bank International DAC, J.P. Morgan, Onate DAC, SPF Investment Management, L.P., Arrow Global, Group, BlackRock, Arini Capital Management Limited, Finance Ireland, Bracebridge Capital
The origins of
McCann FitzGerald date back to 1947 in Dublin, but the firm has expanded internationally and now also has branches in Brussels,
London and New York from which it advises on Irish law.
The firm
provides high-quality legal advice across a range of practice areas on the Irish market, with key strengths in asset and structured finance, M&A and projects.
In the M&A Irish market, the firm acted as legal adviser for Kerry Co – Operative Creameries in its
500 million Euro acquisition of Kerry Dairy Ireland.
The
large scale spin
off involves the Co – Ip
acquiring
an initial
70% stake in Kerry Dairy Ireland and the option to
purchase the remaining 30% later. The sale grants Co – Op the ability to expand its brand globally.
In capital markets debt, a novel highlight
includes the firms advise
to
BASF Ireland DAC for its debut ‘Panda’ bond issuance. The firm advised on Irish law matters in connection to the RMB 2 billion three year
Panda Bond. This was the first Panda Bond issued by an Irish issuer.
Testimonials 2025
“The wide range of legal
expertise's they offer over
numerous departments and the knowledge they have about the industry we work in. The high standard of their work and their staff's wiliness to always help and answer calls and questions.” - Banking lending
“Consistently deliver quality advice to the highest standard, high level of partner involvement, commercial approach and value for money” - Bank lending
“The advice and support
are of high
quality and the team offer top class capabilities. The team collaborates effectively and advises on complex issues quickly” - Banking
“The team are excellent and very responsive, considering they have other clients. We rely on their advice with confidence. Our queries are very
broad-ranging but they are equipped to answer all such questions. They have a very personable manner of interaction.” - Banking and finance
“Their people. top lawyers. get deals done. commercial outlook. deliver their clients'
objectives” - Banking and finance
“Dedication, knowledge, and business mindset” - Investment funds
“The team that we work with at McCann Fitzgerald are
very knowledgeable and are willing to work to tight timelines to ensure we can meet client expectations. They are also very responsive on all queries and make themselves available for calls, oftentimes at short notice.” - Investment funds
“Ben
Gaffikin and his team from McCann FitzGerald are professional in their dealings with us and with the relevant counterpart, commercially focused and provide timely,
concise and comprehensible advice. They
leverage their extensive experience in providing solutions.” - M&A
“The team were on top of their game, extremely committed to the transaction, there were a number of complex issues that the target was not up front about and they worked through them and negotiated a successful outcome.” - M&A
“Breadth of knowledge and experience, practical advice and availability” - M&A
“Clear, plain English advice, providing pros and cons for potential options.” - Project development Infrastructure
“Their individuals are specialised in the different areas that we require e.g. property, construction, conveyancing and therefore we are confident that they represent our best interests.” - Project development
“McCann FitzGerald are a
high quality full service law firm, that have
expertise across the board, which means they can cater to all our needs in-house without any drop in quality. Their lawyers are highly informed on the latest industry practices, and are pragmatic when working on transactions. They are personally down to earth and easy to work with.” - Project finance
"Very professional & patient, kept the deal on track and dealt with unexpected issues as they arose." - Garreth O'Brien
"He has a deep knowledge of the funds sector and an impressive ability to tackle challenges with ease and provide customised solutions. He really understood our commercial requirements and know how to craft smart, practical solutions. He is very good with clients, easy to get along with, but also very responsive and knowledgeable." - Iain Ferguson
"Jamie has a great way helping you understanding construction documents in a non legal way. His approach and knowledge of the construction industry is fantastic." - Jamie McGee
"No question Jack can't answer! Very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience in M&A but also gives very practical advice. Very responsive (like the rest of the team) and a pleasure to work with." - Jack Kelly
"Rachel provided efficient legal support and advice in relation to a recent debt programme update. Her commitment to guiding the transaction to successful completion was unwavering and we had a direct line of communication with her at all times. Her responsiveness and attention to detail was an asset to the transaction." - Rachael Cosgrove
Among its clients in
finance work
are
AerCap Holdings,
Genesis Aviation Services,
Nordic Aviation Capital,
Scandinavian Airlines,
SMBC Aviation Capital,
Allied Irish Bank,
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland,
Deutsche Bank,
Marlet Property Group and
Bain Capital.
Among its clients in capital markets are Allied Irish Banks,
Electricity Supply Board,
Kingspan Group,
Andorra Banc
Agricol Reig,
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Ireland, Investcorp, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Avenue Europe Management,
Greencoat Renewables and
Kenmare Resources.
In financial services regulatory
key clients include
Allied Irish Bank,
MetLife Group,
Irish Life, Great West Life Co,
Close
Brothers and
Irish league of Credit Unions.
Among its investment funds clients are Brookfield Asset Management,
UBS,
Julius Baer,
Willis Towers
Watson and
Irish Life (part of WestCo).
Among its clients in M&A are
Allied Irish Banks,
WestRock,
ESB,
Vodafone Ireland and
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure.
Among its clients in project development are
Transport Infrastructure Ireland,
National Transport Authority,
Housing Infrastructure Services Designated Activity Company,
Bord
na Móna/ESB (Joint Venture) and
FuturEnergy Ireland.
Among its clients in restructuring and insolvency are Central Bank of Ireland,
Bank of Ireland,
EY,
KPMG and
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, London Branch.
Founded in 1847,
William Fry is a leading Irish firm headquartered in Dublin. The firm opened an office in Cork recently and has an alliance with Northern Ireland firm
Tughans. It also has branches in London, New York, Silicon
Valley and San Francisco through which it advises foreign clients on Irish law.
The firm has
a particularly strong practice in banking and finance, equity capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency, achieving tier 1 in all these areas. They are also
very active in structured finance and
securitization capital markets and investment funds practices as well.
A notable highlight in the structured finance and securitisation market is the
firms legal advice provided to
BlackRock on the establishment of the
clients suite of 17
iBond exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The innovative nature of the instrument is highlighted by
its ability to
combine its exposure to a fixed maturity instrument and the accessibility and liquidity of an ETF.
The firm
continues to advise the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC)
on the National Broadband Plan (the "NBP"). The NBP is recorded as the
largest
infrastructure project in rural Ireland ever and expects to
supply consistent
reliable broadband across rural Ireland upon completion.
In Capital Markets Debt, the firm worked alongside Ropes & Gray
advising Smurfit Kappa on its debut US bond, a triple-tranche offering
comprising
USD 750 million of senior notes due 2030. The Notes were used as part of its financing for the combination with WestRock Company to create Smurfit Westrock plc and a portfolio of eligible green projects.
“Easily accessible team commercial perspective and willingness to drive the deal” - Bank lending
“Always available and very engaged in the discussion, with sound advice which stands up” - Banking and finance
“The partners (Padraic Kinsella and Jason Hollis) were directly involved in all key aspects of the deal. William Fry always provides excellent commercial advice and top class legal technical guidance. The dedication and professionalism of the firm is exceptional.” - Banking and finance
“The William Fry team, led by David Maughan, is very experienced, responsive and a pleasure to work with. They have unmatched expertise in the areas of Irish corporate governance and transactional
law, and are our first call for advice in those areas. They are also valued partner on cross border transactions between the US and Ireland and we look forward to many more years of working together on high-profile matters.” - Capital markets debt
“Highly skilled in terms of financial services regulatory expertise, nice team to work with quick responses.” - Financial Services Regulatory
“Very diligent with an excellent knowledge of local requirements” - Financial Services regulatory
“The William Fry team were very pragmatic, offering advice on risk management and regulatory impact. The team provided
very clear guidance.” - Financial services regulatory
“Practical and commercial advice. Reliable, and communicative. Can always trust that work will be done and done to a high standard. ESG knowledge.” - Investment funds
“John has great expertise, quickly
identifies and the issues and finds solutions to our specific issues, all while communicating this in a clear and
simple way.”
“Excellent problem solving and communication.”
“Provides clear and concise advice.”
“Excellent client focused service.”
“Strong focus and understanding of the client's needs together with a keen eye for detail and pragmatic solutions.”
“Deep knowledge of sector and experience, always responsive and provides detailed analysis.”
“Matthew is a fantastic securitisation transactional lawyer with excellent legal skills and industry knowledge.”
“Paul managed the action professionally and provided sound legal and strategic advice. He was a
consumate professional and was always responsive and managed the team well such that they were all well informed
throughout the process. He has excellent
communication skills and was always assured in the advice he was providing.”
“Technically
very strong on insolvency and related matters."
“Excellent client advice and leadership of the construction contract process.”
“Jarleth is very responsive, seeks to understand our needs and find the best way to implement them.”
“Excellent communicator with a thorough industry knowledge.”
“In depth knowledge of the sector,
always responsive and they provide quality work.”
“Extremely knowledgeable and pro-active. Responsive to requests and committed to deadlines / obligations.”
“Ciarán manages the team incredibly well. He was hands-on for any matters that
required partner attention, but otherwise his team handled all the required work. He communicates well and is a pleasure to work with, making the transaction easy for everyone involved. We also valued his and the team's ability to turn around quickly on very tight timelines.”
“I have worked with Jason for a number years and I would highly recommend him. Jason adopts a very commercial approach, and
provides expert guidance to all parties throughout a transaction. Jason is very personable, which makes it easy to discuss concerns or issues with him as they arise. I would say his communication skills are unmatched, and his ability to lead out and
monitor a transaction from start to finish is first class.”
“Quick response, good at building relationships, good knowledge of our business.”
“Nessa, as with all of our team in William Fry, is very personable to deal with and is our main contact for all matters relating to ESG and implementation of SFDR.
Nessa's analytical and technical abilities are invaluable, coupled, as they are, with a strong commercial focus.”
“Nessa is highly responsive and has excellent specialised knowledge.”
“Shane exemplifies excellence as a lawyer, possessing an in-depth comprehension of the regulatory landscape. He consistently provides clear, concise, and practical advice, showcasing a profound understanding of the industry. Furthermore, Shane's approachability and willingness to be readily accessible when legal matters arise underscore his exceptional professional demeanor.”
“Well versed and well connected with all areas related to our firm. Eager to push client along to achieve
optimal results.”
“Highly accessible, he provides a
fast delivery of results.”
“Shane is very business focused and is always available at crunch time. He is very solution driven and practical. His knowledge of the sector is second to none.”
“Shane provided me with invaluable preparation and support before a recent interview with the Central Bank of Ireland. Shane provides a first-class client focused service.
This builds trust with clients and results in the development of
long lasting client relationships.
Shane understands our business and our people and addresses our specific needs rather than applying “one size fits all” solutions. The quality of service provided by Shane and his team is excellent value for money. This results in continuity and stability for client firms in terms of future advisory support.”
“Padraic
is extremely responsive, he sees problems before they arise and always keeps a level head. He makes you feel that your transaction is always his number one priority and consistently meets deadlines.”
“Padraic Kinsella excels in providing thorough and insightful legal counsel. His ability to analyze complex legal issues and distill them into clear, actionable advice is particularly impressive. Moreover, Padraic demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of a deal are meticulously addressed. His dedication to client service is
evident through his proactive communication and willingness to go
above and beyond to meet client needs. Additionally, Padraic's strategic thinking and problem-solving skills contribute significantly to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Overall, Padraic Kinsella's
proficiency in providing comprehensive legal guidance and his commitment to client satisfaction make him
a valuable asset to any legal team.”
“Very
proactive , engaging and supportive throughout any
transaction .Key was recent transaction which required quick turnaround and Padraic went over and beyond to deliver.”
“David is a very knowledgeable and experienced counsel.
He has worked on a very wide range of transaction structures and is able to
provide effective advice on
aircraft financing transactions and structures of all types.”
“Ted is available at all hours to solve the most complex, serious and urgent VAT issues that we have come across in our Irish adventures.”
“Alex's knowledge for the regulatory space is impressive - his retirement will be felt across the sector.”
“Louise is the main contact at William Fry and I have worked with
her on
both on funding and licensing work. Louise is always available and proactive in her willingness to help and provide clarity.”
“Louise has vast experience in EMI licensing process. She was able to
accompany us successfully throughout the licensing journey. She is particularly good in suggesting the right format of information expected by CBI and bringing CBI's firm-specific questions into
broader context of the local regulatory requirements.”
“Louise has vast experience to draw from and a creative approach to deploying this knowledge. She is responsive and goes the extra mile to understand our business and how this applies to the situation.”
“Delivering astute legal advice (payments/regulatory) and coming up with creative solutions.”
“Louise recently provided end-to-end support on a VASP submission to the Central Bank of Ireland. Louise understands the regulatory burden on clients and
help firms understand their compliance obligations and how rules should be applied. Louise is very client focused and provides a personal service where clients feel important. This enables William Fry to build
long lasting relationships with their clients. Louise understands the complexity of regulation and this enables her to go
above and beyond for her clients in providing solutions to complex issues.”
“She consistently exhibits adeptness in navigating intricate legal matters and offering pragmatic advice and solutions. She
possesses exceptional legal acumen and a comprehensive understanding of the regulated payments industry. Furthermore, Louise's approachability and readiness to promptly address legal concerns underscore her outstanding professional conduct.”
“Helpful, pragmatic, transparent on costs very pleasant to deal with very good knowledge of relevant topics.”
“Ian is very knowledgeable and experienced
on the regulatory environment in which our company
operates. He has an in-depth understanding of our business model, and is very practical with his
advices. He is approachable,
responsive and accessible.”
“John consistently demonstrates
proficiency in navigating complex legal issues and offering pragmatic legal advice and solutions. His excellence as a lawyer is further evidenced by his profound understanding of the regulated payments
industry.
Additionally, John's accessibility and prompt availability when addressing legal matters underscore his exceptional professionalism.”
“David was our go-to person for this transaction. He is always available when needed and
coordinates complex legal advice seamlessly without requiring significant involvement from us. Any time there were any issues or questions under Irish law, we received prompt feedback with well-reasoned and easy-to-understand advice. He communicates well and is a pleasure to work with, making the transaction easy for everyone involved. We also valued the full team's ability to turn around quickly on very tight timelines.”
“James is highly responsive, has a very pragmatic approach and suggests innovative solutions to problems.”
“James has worked on our
account for longer than
I myself have been with
our
business and is the Senior Partner on our file. After many years of dealing with James,
more often than not
on a daily basis, I would consider him to be an invaluable source of support to myself personally as well as to
the business generally. James is always willing to go the extra mile for us and his advice is always sensible and on point. If you are managing a UCITS business in Ireland, James has an exceptional understanding of the regulatory landscape that you are faced with and can be completely relied upon to steer you safely through any engagement with the Central Bank. He has an ability to convey legal knowledge in a genuinely useful way and can make complex projects
seems straightforward. He can also be relied upon to provide you with a view where required and to direct you as to the best course of action to take in any
particular circumstance. James is a personable, friendly guy, as are
all of his team, and this really makes a difference when you are dealing with somebody all the time, often in circumstances that can be stressful where big projects are afoot with tight timelines to be
maintained. I am aware from speaking to some of James' other clients at industry events that he is highly thought of across the board.”
“Excellent insolvency solicitor.”
“Provides quality advice which is also always very pragmatic.”
MUFG Bank, Natixis, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Banking, ING
Bank,Bank of Communications, Ltd Singapore Branch,
Bayerische Landesbank, Smurfit, Home for Life, Bank of Ireland, Echelon Data Centres,
DCC, Uniphar, FINEOS Corporation Holdings, J & E Davy, The Irish Department of Finance
AMOSS Solicitors was founded in Ireland in 2012. It joined global law network, Interlaw, in 2016. The firm employs 80 staff.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on a full range of commercial matters including investment funds, M&A and restructuring.
Key clients
Key clients include OFFR Limited, Red Rock Group and Cignal Infrastructure.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Bank lending: Lender side
"They provide excellent service and very comprehensive legal advice."
"Persistence, kept to the same quote, resolved the problem."
Bank lending: Sponsor side
"Amoss were creative in working towards solutions, responsive, hard-working and personable."
M&A
"Excellent advisers and very good value for money. I find them very attentive and commercial too."
"They are supportive of their client's needs and will proactively drive the engagement to a successful conclusion."
Restructuring: Bond holder and fund representation
"They are efficient and knowledgeable in any aspect of investment programmes and dealing with new investors."
Hayes Solicitors is an Irish law firm with 72 lawyers in Dublin. It was founded in 1840.
The firm advises on a full range of corporate work including
banking and finance, and corporate and M&A.
Its banking and finance practice includes
assisting the borrowing side on financing and refinancing as well as
providing regulatory advice.
In corporate and M&A, it advises acquirers and sellers on
acquisitions in
various industries, most notably in
insurance and
pharmaceuticals.
Key clients include IIU Investments, National Bank of Canada, Bank of Ireland,
Ulster Bank Ireland,
Allied Irish Banks,
Take-Two Interactive Software, Walker Vehicle Rentals, Lockton Insurance Brokers, VIGO Health and
Blackrock Insurance Solutions.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"Hayes are pragmatic, responsive with clients, very experienced and provide solutions when issues arise."
"In-depth understanding of our industry and the needs of our individual members. Very quick response and turnaround, ability to incorporate feedback from many interested parties and identify compromises and solutions that suit all. Available for out of hours meetings."
Established in
1970, Holmes O’Malley Sexton is a corporate law firm with Irish offices in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, as well as an office in London, UK.
The firm is most active in
banking and finance, and in
corporate and M&A.
In banking and finance, it has experience in advising the borrowing and the lending side on
direct financing and refinancing as well as
on acquisition financing.
In corporate and M&A, it advises acquirers and sellers on
domestic and international acquisitions in various industries, including
technology and telecommunications, oil and gas and insurance.
Among the clients of the firm are
Ulster Bank Ireland, KBC Bank Ireland,
Bank of Ireland,
H&MV Engineering,
Biomass Heating Solutions,
ActionPoint Technology Group,
McMahon Galvin,
Renatus Capital Partners and
Goggin Insurance Brokers.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"Very professional and efficient."
"Holmes O'Malley Sexton are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in M&A transactions and help to maximise the value to shareholders. They have very technical lawyers who are excellent in advising shareholders how to maximise return while minimising risks."
Founded in 1988, domestic firm
LK Shields employs around 100 legal professionals across offices in Dublin, Galway and London.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is most active in lending and financing work and M&A.
The banking team advises on both lender and borrower sides. It is particularly strong in property finance transactions where it advises domestic property funds and investors on acquisition and development financings. The firm also does work in the alternative lending space, advising pension funds and alternative funds as lenders.
In M&A the firm has acted for multinational corporations and private equity firms on acquisitions in Ireland across oil and gas, real estate, healthcare and the technology sectors.
Key clients
Some recent key clients of the firm include InfraVia Partners, Dussman Group, Nebula Management Limited, Renatus Capital Partners, Wirefox MUFG Fund Services Ireland, KPMG, Deloitte, Nomura, Corry Capital Advisors, TMF and Veritas Group.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Project development
"I have dealt mostly with partners, Jamie Ritchie and Richard Curran. I regard both as experts in their market sector - they have a can-do attitude. They are responsive, have a direct straightforward approach, and are a pleasure to work with."
Originating from the Cayman Islands, Maples Group is an international firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas that provides legal and fiduciary services to clients. The firm has had a Dublin office since 2006.
The offshore firm has established a reputation for itself for work in a number of practice areas in Ireland. In the banking and finance space the firm is experienced in representing non-bank lenders on transactions. In the capital markets area the team is a leader for securitisation work, especially CLOs, and is often on the side of issuers.
In line with the firm’s focus globally firm, it has one of the most reputed funds practices in Ireland, experienced in structuring ICAVs and UCITs among other vehicles. Aviation, technology and real estate are among the sectors in which the firm is experienced.
Founded in
1993, Philip Lee is a corporate law firm with offices in
Dublin,
San Francisco and London.
It is part of
Multilaw, a consortium network of
more than
11,000 lawyers in 100 countries worldwide.
The firm is most active in
banking and
finance, and corporate and M&A.
In
banking and finance, it advises borrowers and lenders on direct financing, refinancing, acquisition financing as well as project financing in the energy sector.
In corporate and M&A, it advises mostly acquirers on acquisitions in various industries, including technology and telecommunications, energy, and pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Among the clients of the firm are Steep Housing Investments, Macquarie Capital, Corrib Oil, Castlehaven Finance,
BentallGreenOak, Allied Irish Banks, Power Capital Renewable Energy, Novellus Therapeutics and
Wrkit.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"Philip Lee provide an excellent service, very professional in their advice and work."
"Very responsive and proactive in their identification of any potential legal issues and manner in which these can be best addressed from client's perspective. Very pleasant and professional to deal with."
Pinsent Masons is a large international firm founded in London in 1769. Its Ireland office is in Dublin.
The firm does a lot of funds work including ESG and regulatory/licensing work related to Brexit.
It is active in banking and finance,
financial services regulatory, corporate and M&A,
investment funds and project development.
In banking and finance, it advises mostly
lenders and borrowers on
various forms of direct financing facilities as well as on acquisition financing. Its financing practice
also includes
advice on trade receivable and notes issue.
Among its specialties is project financing, advising
mostly project developers on projects in various
industries, especially in energy.
In
corporate and M&A, it
works on behalf of
mostly the buy side on
acquisitions in a broad variety of industries, ranging from
financial services and manufacturing to telecommunications and insurance.
Its financial services practice consists of providing regulatory advice to clients in connection
to funds,
authorisations of insurance and
financial products offering as well as business transformation.
In investment funds, the firm advises clients on the establishment and
authorisation of
UCITS funds,
Irish QIAIF funds and ICAVs, and selling products under MIFID, AIFMD and
the UCITS.
In
restructuring and insolvency, it
has experience in advising creditors
and insolvent entities on examinerships,
loan restructurings and other
restructuring and insolvency matters.
Among the clients of the firm are Athora Ireland, Sanne Group,
Insight Investment Management,
Rolls-Royce, Decotek Automotive, RRPF Engine Leasing, BNRG
Neoen Holdings,
Transport Infrastructure Ireland,
OBM Solar, ENEA Software,
Benefex and
Solar PV.
Its investment funds
list of clients includes Harrington Cooper Asset Management,
Dynamic Credit and
Sanne Group.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"They had the expertise through their
partner and associates to deal with our specific needs and handle the negotiations with the financial institutions lawyers in a no-nonsense manner."
"Pinsent Mason provided
solution-driven advice that supported the largest variable annuity transfer, including ensuring that we met the stringent
central bank requirements. The transaction included a Day 1 reinsurance agreement with the buyer. The transaction, including court applications, was completed on time and without delay. The team provided advice on the multiple legal and regulatory issues that arose, including the regulatory framework, Central Bank of Ireland requirements, data privacy and employment law issues. The transaction was negotiated and completed through various
lockdowns and I would commend the responsiveness and flexibility demonstrated by Pinsent Masons in delivering the different phases of the transaction."
