Maples Group > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile
Maples Group Offices
75 ST STEPHEN'S GREEN
DUBLIN 2
Ireland
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Ireland > Banking and finance Tier 1
Maples Group experienced a significant uptick in new money lending engagements in 2021, notably in real estate finance, acquisition finance and fund finance. The Dublin team remains on a number of key Irish bank panels and has strong links to international banks. It is a recognised force in the burgeoning fund finance segment, representing a long list of prominent asset managers and financial sponsors, along with lenders, and has a growing presence in the debt funds field. The all female partner team is led by experienced banking and finance specialist Elizabeth Bradley along with the talented Alma O’Sullivan and Sarah Francis. Of counsel Vanessa Lawlor provides additional support.Practice head(s):
Elizabeth Bradley; Alma O’ Sullivan; Sarah Francis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Technical knowledge, speed of responses, ability to come up with solutions and work with us to meet demanding deal deadlines.’
‘I would find it difficult to find a more efficient, knowledgeable and effective banking lawyer than Sarah Francis. Her ability to control the direction of the transaction which with many voices and opinions could easily have gone off on expensive tangents, was a key factor in the transaction being finalised within budget and ‘almost on time’.’
‘Their level of expert knowledge in their chosen area of the law. They act with a strong sense of integrity and fairness . This applies particularly to partner Elizabeth Bradley.’
‘Sarah Francis has been very helpful to us, logging on to help us when she didn’t have to. She applies her solid knowledge and sound reasoning.’
‘I have generally worked with Sarah Francis. Sarah’s deep understanding & proactive approach has been invaluable for many of our transactions. Additionally, Sarah has stepped in at short notice to elegantly direct and efficiently resolve a challenging, time-sensitive, multi party issue which was running in circles.’
‘Maples are responsive, efficient and definitely a safe pair of hands.’
‘Vanessa Lawlor has been excellent to work with – she is responsive, commercial and efficient.’
‘Professional and knowledgeable team with which we have a long standing relationship. They stand in our corner.’
Key clients
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Ulster Bank Ireland DAC
Real Estate Loan Management
Marathon Asset Management, LP
Goldman Sachs International
Urban Volt Limited
Natixis
Fortress Investment Corp LLC
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Lloyds Bank plc
HSBC Bank plc
Bain Capital Credit
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal & General Assurance Society
New Fortress Energy
Golub Capital Markets LLC
National Westminster Bank Plc
Teamwork Holdings Limited
Wells Fargo Bank International Unlimited Company
Heitman LLC
Ireland > Investment funds Tier 1
Maples Group has the ‘scale and depth in the key fund jurisdictions‘, making it truly unique according to one client. Although noted for its international reach, the firm has real domestic credibility with a substantial team of Dublin-based funds specialists. It represents more than 1,400 funds and is highly reputed for new product launches. It has achieved a major presence in ESG and sustainability finance, the ILP framework, crypto and digital assets, and redomiciliation. Eimear O’Dwyer and Adam Donoghue lead a sizeable partner team that numbers more than 50 investment fund lawyers. Stephen Carty is noted for regulatory matters and Ian Conlon is rated for ESG and sustainable finance. Peter Stapleton has become Dublin managing partner.Practice head(s):
Eimear O’Dwyer; Adam Donoghue
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Carty; Ian Conlon; John Gallagher; Deirdre McIlvenna; Philip Keegan; Lorna Smith; Aaron Mulcahy; Ronan Cremin; Niamh O’Shea; Fearghal De Feu; Peter Stapleton
Testimonials
‘I think what makes the team unique is that they have scale and depth in the key fund jurisdictions.’
‘Eimear O’ Dwyer provides excellent advice on fund and regulatory matters providing insight and practical industry experience which is invaluable to clients. She is a clear communicator, pragmatic and very responsive.’
‘Maples’ investment funds team manages to balance deep expertise with a client focused mindset. The user friendly nature sets them apart from other firms and the relationships that the partners develop with their key client contacts makes them a trusted adviser.’
‘Adam Donoghue is an exceptional adviser and very knowledgeable across a wide spectrum of products. His international experience gives him a great ability to add value for his clients. Ian Conlon’s deep expertise and cool head allows him to provide solutions to the most complex issues, particularly in advising AIFMs. Philip Keegan’s ability to develop strong relationships with his clients melds well with his ability to provide top notch advice. Fearghal De Feu leverages his international experience to the advantage of his clients. Aaron Mulcahy provides very clear guidance and great relationship management skills, leveraging his knowledge of the various types of collective investment schemes. John Gallagher combines a very broad knowledge of the goings-on in the sector with expertise in many types of complex structure and a ‘can do’ attitude.’
‘Fantastic team of friendly, intelligent and commercial lawyers. Leading experts across all financial services and investment fund matters.’
‘Ian Conlon is a stand-out partner. Technical genius.’
Key clients
AllianceBernstein
Amundi
Artisan Partners
Bain Capital Credit
Banco Santander International
Blackstone
Cardinal Capital
Citigroup
Clean Energy Transition
Credit Suisse
CVC Capital Partners
Deutsche Bank
Fidelity
Goldman Sachs International
HarbourVest
Innocap
Insight Investment
Invesco
Jupiter Asset Management
KKR
Lansdowne Partners
Man Group
Marathon Asset Management
Marshall Wace
Morgan Stanley
Neuberger Berman
Northern Trust Asset Management
Principal Global Investors
Russell Investments
Il[Sanlam Investment Management Holdings
Sector Asset Management
Sixth Street Partners
StepStone
Tudor Capital
Waterfall Asset Management
Waystone
Winton Capital
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel and project manager for a complex restructuring of the Neuberger Berman Group’s European UCITS business.
- Acted as lead counsel and project manager in obtaining the very first approval by the Central Bank of Ireland for Irish regulated funds to take exposure to cryptocurrencies/digital assets.
- Acted as lead Irish counsel on the legal migration of an Irish plc to the Cayman Islands.
Ireland > Asset finance Tier 2
Maples Group has built a substantial Irish law asset finance practice over recent years, spread across its Dublin, London and Singapore offices. The team has attracted a wealth of clients, from lenders to lessors, investors and airlines. The team has achieved further growth in representing private equity investors that are coming into the market. The group is adept at a range of asset finance transactions, leveraging the Dublin office’s expertise in capital markets, asset-backed securitisations, warehouse financings, along with adeptness in operating and finance lease structures, and ECA facilities. Mary O’Neill is the key partner in Dublin, an experienced partner who previously had a long stint in banking. Donna Ager moved to Walkers (London) in October 2023.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Market knowledge, commercial understanding and responsiveness.’
‘Maples Ireland asset finance team are very knowledgeable, approachable and practical in their advice.’
‘The team operate efficiently across several markets and are always available. They provide consistent, quality advice.’
‘Mary O’Neill and James Kinsley (Singapore) work seamlessly to provide Irish law assistance across East and West time zones.’
Key clients
Amedeo
Altavair
ABL Aviation
Altitude
Avolon
AMCK
Air Asia
Airbus Financial Services
Avolon Aerospace
Bain Capital
Bank of China
Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board
Cross Ocean Partners
China Exlm
Deucalion
Deutsche Bank
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd.
DVB Bank
Entrust Global
Elix Aviation Capital
Flight Lease
Falko
Goshawk
Griffin Aviation
Guggenheim
Investec Bank
ITE Management LP
JP Morgan
KKR
Muzinich
MUFG
Natixis
Novus Aviation
PIMCO
Santander Bank SA
SMBC Aviation Capital
SMBC Bank
Societe Generale
Sky Leasing
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partner
ST Engineering
Tata SIA Airlines
Total Engine Asset Management
United Kingdom Export Finance (“UKEF”)
United States Export-Import Bank (“US Ex-Im”)
Volofin
Waterfall Asset Management
Work highlights
- Advised Stonepeak on its inaugural aircraft loan securitisation transaction, SALT 2021-1, which featured the issue of $893m of notes.
- Advised Avolon on a series of unsecured bond issuances during 2021 where it raised $3.71bn of new debt and completed a private exchange offer for a new notes cap of $2bn.
- Advised Falko Regional Aircraft and Fortress Investment Group on the sale of Fortress’ equity interests in certain aircraft managed by Falko to Chorus Aviation.
Ireland > Capital markets Tier 2
Maples Group has a fine record in securitisation and structured finance, along with a burgeoning presence in cross-border ECM transactions. With the firm’s presence in key money centres around the world, the Dublin office is able to provide a wealth of deal structuring options. It is at the forefront of the CLO market with significant deal flow from collateral managers and is noted for its domestic and international expertise in the area. The firm is also noted for repackaging programmes and has achieved further growth in the fintech area, including forward flow arrangements. Stephen McLoughlin has an excellent reputation in CLOs, RMBS, other securitisations and debt issuance programmes. Callaghan Kennedy is an experienced figure in CLOs and asset-backed securitisations. Patrick Quinlan departed in December 2022.Practice head(s):
Stephen McLoughlin
Other key lawyers:
Callaghan Kennedy
Testimonials
‘Maples has broad capabilities across various fund industry legal knowledge. Many plug and play solutions.’
‘They have the practical knowledge to provide solutions and advise quickly on a broad range of topics. They work well together as a team to cover all legal aspects, tax, regulatory etc.’
‘Quick to respond with sound advice based on broad experience in the market.’
Key clients
Transmission Finance DAC (Caruna Networks Oy)
Liberty Global
Small Business Origination Loan Trust 2021-1 DAC and Waterfall Asset Management
Jefferies
Nassau Corporate Credit (UK) Limited
Goldman Sachs International and Portman Square 2021- NPL1 DAC
Swancastle DAC as issuer and Goldman Sachs International and BNP Paribas as co-arrangers
Goldman Sachs International
TwentyFour Asset Management LLP
Encore Capital Group, Inc
Work highlights
- Advised Small Business Origination Loan Trust 2021-1 DAC on the issuance of the notes in order to purchase UK SME loans from two existing warehouses operating in respect of the Funding Circle Platform.
- Advised Nassau Euro CLO I DAC on the issue of CLO notes listed on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.
- Advised Portman Square 2021-NPL1 on a static RMBS transaction that securitised a large portfolio of circa 4,000 loans, comprising owner-occupied and buy-to-let non-performing mortgage loans secured over residential mortgages in Ireland.
Ireland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Maples Group has a substantial team in Dublin as part of a wider global group. The firm is routinely engaged as lead counsel on cross-border transactions, including M&A deals, private equity and venture capital investments. It has an especially strong record in technology and healthcare deals. The team has worked on a series of headline sales of Irish and international businesses to strategic acquirers and private equity investors. It advised Version 1 on the sale of a majority stake to Partners Group. Colm Rafferty leads the corporate team in Dublin. Morgan Pierse is an emerging talent, and of counsel Jordan O’Brien is also acclaimed.Practice head(s):
Colm Rafferty
Other key lawyers:
Morgan Pierse; William Darmody; Jordan O’Brien; Conor Cawley
Testimonials
‘Maples knows our business and regularly advises us on and/or coordinates advices on an array of areas of law including issues which have a cross jurisdictional impact, thereby providing a seamless service under one roof.’
‘Colm Rafferty: An outstanding commercial lawyer with vast commercial/ legal knowledge and experience. Colm has been our ‘go- to’ external adviser for many years and has worked closely with the company through its evolution and successful growth over the past 10 years. Colm has a deep understanding of our business and therefore considers any question or transaction from both a legal and commercial aspect. His advices are not just legally sound, but practical and commercially focused. This together with his huge experience and ability to understand and advise on complex matters, timely delivery, coordination across multiple teams both internally and externally and his approachability makes him stand out from his peers.’
‘Morgan Pierce: A very strong, impressive and highly skilled corporate lawyer, calm, commercially focused with extensive knowledge and is a pleasure to deal with. Morgan advises us on commercial and M&A transactions. Morgan is extremely professional, efficient, consistently brings a pragmatic approach to complex matters, gives clear advice and always in a timely manner.’
‘Jordan O’Brien – very smart, very responsive and great to work with – adept at finding solutions without over-engineering things. Excellent at building relations with counterparts to help navigate deals in a collaborative way.’
‘Conor Cawley – We recently worked with Conor Cawley during a significant acquisition and funding transaction. We would also compliment Conor on his responsiveness, commercial guidance and diligence. His is a great addition to the Maples corporate team and we look forward to working with him more.’
‘Maples operates a very strong corporate M&A team in the Irish market and the team that serviced my deal recently was a top team. They went over and above given the asset wasn’t ready for sale and had to do double workload in a short period of time. The team worked well together and were extremely pleasant to work with for all parties involved.’
‘Morgan Pierse was the lead partner and put in a superhuman shift. The client wasn’t Morgan’s initially and so he had to get up the curve pretty quick in what was a very dynamic and fluid process given the speed at which it moved at. He was a very calming influence when it was needed and gave the reassurance needed at all times.’
‘Colm Rafferty is the go-to person in Ireland for high-growth, technology companies. He’s an extremely talented attorney who also is pragmatic in approach. He takes an incredibly strong interest in his clients and has unwavering commitment.’
Key clients
Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems
AIB
Apollo
Arachas Corporate Brokers
Avolon
Beats Medical
BGF Investments LP
Brightflag
Buymie Technologies
BVI Medical
Cantor Fitzgerald
Cardinal Capital
Cashel Fund plc
CityJet
Cityswifter
Clearlake Capital
CurrencyFair / Zai
Emerald Airlines
Euroforest
FLYEfit
Francisco Partners Management LLC
Fundrecs
Great Point Partners
Gym Plus Coffee Ltd.
Harkness Screens
Heitman International LLC
Home Store + More
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ifeel
J&E Davy
Jobbio
Lacerta Partners
LearnUpon
Leeson Telecom Ltd. (t/a Host Ireland)
Marathon Asset Management
MBK Partners
Mercuria Energy Group
MML Growth Capital Partners
Molten Ventures
MyWallStreet
Nektr Technologies
NewsWhip
Northwell Health
Oaktree / Lioncor
PMD Solutions
Quest Software
Quinn industrial holdings
Roomex
Scopely , inc.
Sky Aviation Leasing
Spotlight Oral Care
ST Engineering
Steripack Group
Susquehanna Growth Equity
Synova Capital
Taoglas
Teamwork
Tech Mahindra
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Urban Volt
Vela Games
Version 1
Waterfall Asset Management
Wayflyer Ltd.
Welltel
Wia Technologies
Wychwood Capital Partners
Zyte
Work highlights
- Advised Version 1 on the sale of a majority stake to Partners Group.|
- Advised Wayflyer on its Series B Investment led by DST Global VIII, Left Lane Capital and QED Investors.
- Advised Steripack on its sale to Inflexion.
Ireland > Construction Tier 2
The projects and construction team at Maples Group assists a wide range of clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters arising in the construction sector. The team offers advice on all aspects of construction projects, including planning, environmental issues, financing, construction contracts, development insurance and disputes. The team is led by Mary Dunne, who specialises in infrastructure projects and project finance in the energy, road, rail and housing sectors. Brian Clarke has extensive experience in advising employers, contractors and funders on all aspects of construction projects, procurement and dispute resolution. Of counsel Mary Liz Mahony was a new arrival in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Mary Dunne
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Maples practice combines people with a high level of technical knowledge and an understanding of how to deal with the nuances of politics within a project.’
‘Maples Group works collaboratively across their teams to support a complex investment acquisition which is frictionless from a personnel perspective with the client’s interest first.’
‘Mary Dunne provides consistent and commercial advice to help clients in navigating complex projects.’
Key clients
Abestos Capital Partners
Allied Irish Banks
Alucraft Limited
AMP Capital Investors UK Limited
Apollo Management International LLP
Ardmac Limited
Ashurst LLP
Avestus
BAM Contracting Limited
Bank Hapoalim
Bank of Ireland
BCP Asset Management
Caffe Nero Ireland Limited
Cairn Homes Plc
Cardinal Capital Group Limited
CareChoice Group Limited
Chandos Investments Plc
Clúid Housing Association
Collen Construction Limited
Construction Industry Federation
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Borse AG
Deutsche Hypothekenbank
Dublin Aerospace Limited
Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Limited
Durkan New Homes Unlimited Company
Eagle Horizons Limited
Earlsfort Centre Hotel Proprietors Limited
EGIS Lagan Services Limited
Ennis Property Finance DAC
Ferrovial Agroman (Ireland) Limited
G. & T. Crampton
Gas Networks Ireland
GOAL Global
Goldman Sachs
Green Reit PLC
Greenfield Global Limited
Grid Network Services Ireland
GW Plastics Limited
Heitman
Henderson Park
Hines
Hogan Lovells (Paris) Limited
HPREF Dublin Office Devco 1 Limited (Henderson Park)
Irish Asphalt Limited
Irish Water
JJ Rhatigan
John Paul Construction Limited
John Sisk (Holdings) Limited
JSL Group (Stewart Construction)
K&J Townmore Construction Limited
Kane Group Building Services Limited
Kerrigan Sheanon Newman
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Lagan Clare Joint Venture
Lagan Holdings
Laing O’Rourke Ireland Limited
Lugus Capital Advisors
Macquarie
Marathon Asset Management
Marchford Limited
Marlet
McKeon Group
Michael Slattery & Associates
Midland Construction & Engineering Limited
MMD Construction Limited
Muckle LLP
Multi Ireland
Murphy International Limited
Mythen Construction
New Century Engineering Limited
Newmarket RVAM No 2 Limited
Oaktree Capital Management Limited
Obrascon Huarte Lain SA
Palm Capital Partners
Passage Healthcare
PJ Hegarty & Sons
Precision Construction Limited
Quinn Industrial Holdings DAC
Regan Civil Engineering Limited
Revelate Capital Limited
Rhatigan OHL Limited
Sanigest International
Sisk Steconfer JV
Somague Engenharia SA
St Stephen’s Green Funds ICAV
Tifco Limited
TJ O’Connor & Associates
Townlink Construction Limited
Transdev Ireland
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Twin Point Capital
Ulster Bank
Vision Contracting Limited
Walls Construction Limited
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Limited
Zhol Sapa LLP
Work highlights
- Advised Oaktree Capital on the acquisition and development of the Irish Glass Bottle Plant site in Dublin.
- Advised HPREF Dublin Office Devco 1 on the construction aspects of a development, assisting with construction contracts and professional appointments.
- Represented Heitman Global Real Estate Europe Master in the acquisition of the U-Store IT business in Ireland and Northern Ireland from Seamus and Ciara Lonergan.
Ireland > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Maples Group expanded its senior ranks with the promotion of Eugene McCormick and Karole Cuddihy to the partnership in January 2022. The enlarged team is recognised for its expertise in financial services and banking disputes, real estate cases, professional liability, tax disputes and regulatory investigations. The firm has an excellent record in financial services cases and cross-border tax disputes, and has experienced further growth in commercial property litigation. Brian Clarke is noted for regulatory investigations, Commercial Court cases and arbitration. Alan O’Sullivan is an experienced figure in banking litigation, insolvency disputes, commercial litigation and real estate cases. Enda O’Keefe and Kevin Harnett have left the firm.Practice head(s):
Robin McDonnell
Other key lawyers:
Eugene McCormick; Karole Cuddihy; Brian Clarke; Alan O’Sullivan
Testimonials
‘Highly capable partner team particularly in the area of debt resolution, insolvency, litigation etc.’
‘Accessibility, responsiveness with sound, grounded and commercially practical advice.’
‘Expert knowledge and very strong relationship management.’
‘Attention to detail, commerciality and availability.’
‘Alan O’Sullivan in the litigation team is an excellent solicitor but has sound commercial sense, which makes him stand out from competitors. He is efficient, measured in high pressure situations and fast in his responses.’
‘Fights strongly for the best interests of their clients and always on top of the detail. Quality team from top to bottom.’
Key clients
Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, Joint Administrators of Quinn Insurance Limited
Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, Joint Official Liquidators of the Treasury Holdings group
Grafton Group plc
KC Capital Property Group DAC
Belfry Investment Funds
Energoinvest Reach Active Limited
Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC
The Caffé Nero Group
Mars Capital Finance Ireland DAC
RediResi Isen Limited
Susquehanna International Group
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Mallinckrodt plc
Work highlights
- Represented Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton (joint administrators of Quinn Insurance) in a professional negligence action against PwC.
Ireland > Insolvency and corporate restructuring Tier 2
Maples Group is a strong choice for a number of insolvency practitioners, creditors and debtors, who turn to the team for its capabilities in high-profile matters. Recent engagements have seen the team acting for the official committee of unsecured creditors of Mallinckrodt in respect of the company’s Chapter 11 restructuring. Distressed loan portfolio acquisitions by private equity funds are a further key workflow for the practice. Robin McDonnell leads the dispute resolution and insolvency group in Dublin, drawing on extensive experience in liquidations, examinerships, receiverships, schemes of arrangement and bankruptcies. Karole Cuddihy is another key figure within the practice.Practice head(s):
Robin McDonnell
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Maples Group has a strong presence in our market with experienced professionals at the helm.’
‘Robin McDonnell is a highly experienced professional and carries weight in our market.’
‘Quality of drafting, briefing and documentation produced is at the very top end of the market.’
‘Karole Cuddihy is a really good operator and very sharp.’
‘The team is top-drawer.’
‘Karole Cuddihy and Robin McDonnell are fantastic; they are able to distil difficult concepts into practical advice.’
Key clients
Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, in their capacity as the Joint Official Liquidators of Treasury Holdings and 15 related companies
Pepper Asset Servicing
Myles Kirby
Freddie White of Grant Thornton, in his capacity as the Liquidator of Enterprise Insurance Company
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Mallinckrodt plc
Work highlights
- Acted for the official committee of unsecured creditors of Mallinckrodt in respect of the company’s Chapter 11 restructuring.
- Acted for Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, in their capacity as the joint official liquidators of Treasury Holdings and 15 related companies.
- Acted for Pepper Asset Servicing and various receivers in relation to various litigation and enforcement matters across the loan book portfolios acquired by SPVs that are owned by Goldman Sachs and CarVal.
Ireland > Real estate Tier 2
Maples Group’s property group is experienced in handling acquisition transactions for a wide variety of real estate assets, including hotels, logistics, private rented sector schemes, and retail offices. In addition, the team also advises large retail landlords on landlord and tenant law. Diarmuid Mawe heads the practice and advises private equity and institutional investors on the acquisition, management, and disposal of real estate assets, while Craig Kenny specialises in the private rented sector and buy-to-rent schemes. Of counsel Aisling Burke has extensive experience of acquisition and financing of real estate portfolios.Practice head(s):
Diarmuid Mawe
Other key lawyers:
Craig Kenny; Aisling Burke
Testimonials
‘The team quickly response to instructions with good follow-up.’
‘Partner Diarmuid Mawe is excellent and always available.’
‘The hardworking efficient team gets deals done pleasantly.’
‘Craig Kenny is a stand-out lawyer in the team and carries exceptional ability to conclude deals quietly without fanfare – consistently achieves good results for clients.’
Key clients
Marathon Asset Management LLP
Oaktree
Heitman LLC
Glenveagh Properties plc
Herbert Park ICAV
Tristan Capital Partners
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
AIB
Aviva Ireland
Archer Hotel Group
Signature Capital
Irish Life Assurance plc
Green Property
Falcon Asset Management
Orange Capital Partners
Quadoro Investment GmbH
Grafton Group
BNP Paribas REIM
Lioncor Developments
Deutsche Borse
Iroko ZEN
Avestus Capital Partners
Henderson Park
Goldman Sachs
Marlet Property Group
Savills Investment Management
Work highlights
- Advised Goldman Sachs on all landlord and tenant matters at The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
- Advised Heitman LLC on its acquisition of U Store It – Ireland.
- Advised Henderson Park on various elements of its real estate portfolio in Ireland.
Ireland > Tax Tier 2
Maples Group‘s tax group has strong experience in acting for investment banks, private equity houses and funds, handling funds formations, investment structuring issues, VAT mandates and direct tax matters. The department has also saw growth in its limited partnerships-related work, tax controversy and litigation. Andrew Quinn and William Fogarty are leading figures in the market, noted for fund structures and investment platforms, CLOs, venture capital fund raisings, and Irish real estate and debt structuring work. Lynn Cramer has further senior-level expertise in tax planning issues for international clients.Practice head(s):
Andrew Quinn
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Maples tax team is adept at advising on complex Irish tax issues both in the capital markets and corporate market sectors. They are extremely responsive in deal timetables. Moreover, they are excellent in keeping in touch and collaborating outside transactional work, fostering know-how, information-sharing, and client introductions.’
‘Andrew Quinn, Lynn Cramer and Will Fogarty are all superb tax lawyers, being accessible, responsive and helpful. They have been exemplary practitioners over the course of two challenging years with Covid.’
‘The level of expertise available at short notice. And attention to client service.’
‘Will Fogarty (Partner Tax) – Readily available and always with a solution. Always a great fall back in complicated or difficult situations.’
‘The Maples team are technically great and always approachable and available.’
‘Will Fogarty is approachable and commercial and always gives practical advice. Lynn Cramer is careful and cerebral. They are a “go to” team.’
‘I have huge trust that I’m getting good advice from William Fogarty. William has huge experience advising private equity clients across fund structures, carried interest structuring, VAT and other areas. He delivers on time and communicates very well. He’s very accessible at short notice when issues arise.’
‘Will Fogarty is outstanding. He gives clear, practical advice and always comes up with solutions.’
Key clients
HPS Partners
Apollo Global Management
Blackstone/GSO
Morgan Stanley
Marathon Asset Management
Allied Irish Bank plc
Bain Capital
Avestus Capital Partners
Waterfall Asset Management
Oaktree Capital
Guggenheim Investment Partners
Cardinal Capital Group
Official Committee of Creditors of Mallinckrodt plc
Erisbeg Partners
Quadoro Doric
CVC Credit Partners
Pimco
Susquehanna
Goldman Sachs International
Mizuho International plc
Jefferies International Limited
ING Bank N.V.
Liberty Global
BlueBay Asset Management LLP
Spire Partners
Carlson Travel
Capital Four Management
Nomura International plc
Goldentree Loan Management LP
CIFC
Invesco Senior Secured Management Inc
Angelo Gordon
Palmer Square Capital
Natwest Markets plc
Voya Investment Management
Neuberger Berman
Sixth Street Partners
Muzinich
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
Arena Partners
Barclays Bank plc
Wayflyer
Work highlights
- Advised Fortress Investment Group on the establishment of Fortress Commercial Finance Europe DAC, an originator, and a CLO risk retention structure.
- Advised Wayflyer on its Series A and B funding rounds.
- Advised MidCap Financial on its senior fund issuance.
Ireland > Projects and PPP Tier 3
Maples Group’s projects and construction team has built a strong reputation in the project finance space, working closely with the firm’s tax and finance teams to provide holistic advice to clients investing in infrastructure projects in Ireland. Practice head Mary Dunne is experienced in public procurement law and assists with projects and PPPs in the energy, infrastructure, education, utilities, healthcare, and housing sectors. Brian Clarke advises on all contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including dispute resolution and mediation.Practice head(s):
Mary Dunne
Other key lawyers:
Brian Clarke
Key clients
Allied Irish Banks plc
AMP Capital Investors UK Limited
Bank Hapoalim
BNP
Cardinal Capital Group
Eagle Horizons
Ervia
Gas Networks Ireland
GOAL Global
Heitman
Hines
HPREF Dublin Office Devco 1 Limited (Henderson Park)
Irish Water
JB Barry and Partners Limited
Korea Development Bank
Macquarie/Ashursts
Marlet
Neuburger
NFE/Fortress
Oaktree
Palm Capital Partners
Passage Healthcare
Proventus
Royal Haskoning of the Netherlands
Sanigest International
Singlepoint
Solas Capital
Tifco
TJ O’Connor and Associates
Transdev
Tristan Capital Partners
Twin Point Capital
Urban Volt
Version 1 Limited
Wells Fargo
Work highlights
- Assisted UrbanVolt with the development of a Master EPC agreement for use with developers and project finance documents so that it can standardise the deal process.
- Advised Oaktree Capital on the acquisition and development of the Irish Glass Bottle Plant site in Dublin, the largest development in Ireland.
Ireland > Employment Tier 4
Maples Group regularly represents both domestic and foreign clients in corporate transactions, financial services regulatory matters, benefits, incentives, immigration, workplace investigations, WRC claims and High Court proceedings. Karen Killalea heads the team and handles all matters concerning GDPR, race discrimination claims, redundancy complaints and TUPE matters. Ciara Ni Longaigh is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Karen Killalea
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Karen Killalea is an outstanding employment lawyer – very knowledgeable, commercial and level-headed.’
‘This team is a true legal partner in the best sense. The team exhibits a strong foundation of legal knowledge for employment matters and does an excellent job of thinking through both nuanced and complex issues relevant to the company’s industry that might not be apparent from an employment standpoint. In that way, the team does a great job of connecting clients to other experts within and outside the firm to round out clients’ understanding of issues and options.’
‘Karen Killalea, her quality of being focused, professionalism. She runs her team with obvious ease of practice and experienced mentoring.’
‘Karen Kilalea is emblematic of everything Maples aspires to be. She is singularly and distinctively impressive.’
‘Karen Killalea is excellent at her work. She is highly responsive and meets the deadlines she sets forth. Her turnaround times are surprisingly quick, and come prepared with sample scripts, forms and other advice that advances the matter much further.’
Key clients
Sionnach Limited
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Francisco Partner Management LP
Heitman Global Real Estate Europe Master Sarl
BGF Investment Management LP
Work highlights
- Advised vendor Version 1 to Partners Group on a share sale of its entire business across the UK, NI and ROI as part of an auction process.
- Assisted Tristan Capital Partners in the Irish aspects of the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Raag Hotels.
- Assisted Francisco Partner Management with the Irish aspects of the acquisition of a part of the International Business Machines Corp business.
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Maples Group > Firm Profile
The Maples Group, through its a leading international law firm Maples and Calder, advises global financial, institutional, business and private clients on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg. With offices in key jurisdictions around the world, the Maples Group has specific strengths in areas of corporate commercial, finance, investment funds, litigation and trusts. Maintaining relationships with leading legal counsel, the Group leverages this local expertise to deliver an integrated service offering for global business initiatives.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Peter Stapleton | peter.stapleton@maples.com | +353 1 6192024 |
Head of Employment | Karen Killalea | karen.killalea@maples.com | +353 1 619 2037 |
Asset finance/aviation | Donna Ager | donna.ager@maples.com | +44 20 74661712 |
Asset finance/aviation | Mary O'Neill | mary.o'neill@maples.com | +353 1 619 2105 |
Head of Dispute Resolution & Insolvency | Robin McDonnell | robin.mcdonnell@maples.com | +353 1 6192726 |
Commercial Litigation & Dispute resolution | Alan O'Sullivan | alan.o'sullivan@maples.com | +353 1 619 |
Dispute resolution | Brian Clarke | brian.clarke@maples.com | +353 1 619 2042 |
Commercial litigation/dispute resolution | Kevin Harnett | kevin.harnett@maples.com | +353 1 619 2036 |
Projects & Construction | Mary Dunne | mary.dunne@maples.com | +353 1 619 2021 |
Corporate | Patrick Quinlan | patrick.quinlan@maples.com | +353 1 619 2028 |
Corporate | Colm Rafferty | colm.rafferty@maples.com | +353 1 619 2058 |
Head of Finance | Stephen McLoughlin | stephen.mcloughlin@maples.com | +353 1 619 2736 |
Structured Finance / Debt Capital Markets | Callaghan Kennedy | callaghan.kennedy@maples.com | +353 1 619 2716 |
Banking and Finance | Sarah Francis | sarah.francis@maples.com | +353 1 619 2753 |
Banking and Finance | Elizabeth Bradley | elizabeth.bradley@maples.com | +353 1 619 2737 |
Banking and Finance | Alma O'Sullivan | alma.o'sullivan@maples.com | +353 1 619 2055 |
Tax | Lynn Cramer | lynn.cramer@maples.com | +353 1 619 20 66 |
Financial Services Regulatory | Stephen Carty | stephen.carty@maples.com | +353 1 619 2023 |
Financial Services Regulatory | Lorna Smith | lorna.smith@maples.com | +353 1 619 2125 |
Investment Funds | Deidre McIlvenna | deirdre.mcIlvenna@maples.com | +353 1 619 2064 |
Co-Head Investment Funds | Adam Donoghue | adam.donoghue@maples.com | +44 30 7466 1711 |
Co-Head Investment Funds | Eimear O'Dwyer | eimear.o'dwyer@maples.com | +353 1 619 2065 |
Investment Funds | Ian Conlon | ian.conlon@maples.com | +353 1 619 2714 |
Investment Funds | John Gallagher | john.gallagher@maples.com | +353 1 619 2073 |
Listing services | Ciaran Cotter | ciaran.cotter@maples.com | +353 1 619 2033 |
Property | Diarmuid Mawe | diarmuid.mawe@maples.com | +353 1 619 2050 |
Property | Craig Kenny | craig.kenny@maples.com | +353 1 619 2765 |
Tax | Andrew Quinn | andrew.quinn@maples.com | +353 1 619 2038 |
Tax | William Fogarty | william.fogarty@maples.com | +353 1 619 2730 |
Tax | Lynn Cramer | lynn.cramer@maples.com | +353 1 619 2066 |
Tax | David Burke | david.burke@maples.com | +353 1 619 2779 |
Investment Funds | Aaron Mulcahy | aaron.mulcahy@maples.com | +353 1 619 2104 |
Investment Funds | Philip Keegan | philip.keegan@maples.com | +353 1 619 2122 |
Investment Funds | Niamh O'Shea | niamh.o'shea@maples.com | +353 1 619 2722 |
Investment Funds | Ronan Cremin | ronan.cremin@maples.com | +353 1 619 2756 |
Data, Commercial & Technology | Claire Morrissey | claire.morrissey@maples.com | +353 1 619 2113 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Elizabeth Bradley | Elizabeth is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Banking and Finance team… | View Profile | |
Mr Stephen Carty | Stephen is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management team in… | View Profile | |
Mr Brian Clarke | Brian is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Dispute Resolution & Insolvency… | View Profile | |
Mr Ian Conlon | Ian is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management team… | View Profile | |
Lynn Cramer | Lynn is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Tax team in the… | View Profile | |
Karole Cuddihy | Karole is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Dispute Resolution & Insolvency… | View Profile | |
Mr Adam Donoghue | Adam is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management… | View Profile | |
Mr William Fogarty | William is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Tax team in the… | View Profile | |
Ms Sarah Francis | Sarah is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Banking team in the… | View Profile | |
Mr John Gallagher | John is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management team… | View Profile | |
Mr Callaghan Kennedy | Callaghan is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Finance team in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Craig Kenny | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Karen Killalea | Karen is head of Maples and Calder’s Employment team in the Maples… | View Profile | |
Vanessa Lawlor | Vanessa is of counsel of Maples and Calder’s Banking and Finance team… | View Profile | |
Ciara Ni Longaigh | Ciara is an associate in Maples and Calder’s Employment team in the Maples… | View Profile | |
Mr Diarmuid Mawe | Diarmuid is head of the Dublin Commercial Property team at Maples and… | View Profile | |
Eugene McCormick | Eugene is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Dispute Resolution & Insolvency… | View Profile | |
Mr Robin McDonnell | Robin is head of the Dublin Dispute Resolution & Insolvency team at… | View Profile | |
Mr Stephen McLoughlin | Stephen is head of the Dublin Finance team at Maples and Calder,… | View Profile | |
Claire Morrissey | Claire is head of Maples and Calder’s Data, Commercial & Technology team… | View Profile | |
Ms Eimear O'Dwyer | Eimear is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management… | View Profile | |
Ms Mary O'Neill | Mary is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Asset Finance team in… | View Profile | |
Ms Alma O'Sullivan | Alma is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Banking team in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Alan O'Sullivan | Alan is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution… | View Profile | |
Nichola O’Reilly | Nichola has experience covering a broad range of debt capital markets and… | View Profile | |
Morgan Pierse | Morgan is a partner in Maples and Calder’s Corporate team in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Andrew Quinn | Andrew is head of Maples and Calder’s Tax team and is based… | View Profile | |
Mr Colm Rafferty | Colm is co-head of Maples and Calder’s Corporate team in the Maples… | View Profile | |
Mr Peter Stapleton | Peter heads Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management team in the Maples… | View Profile |
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