Mr Stephen FitzSimons > McCann FitzGerald LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

McCann FitzGerald LLP has an outstanding history in securitisation, structured finance, derivatives, covered bonds and public bond offerings, among other areas. Fergus Gillen is a leader in auto-finance securitisations and RMBS transactions, while Hugh Beattie is a leader in CLOs. Éamon Ó Cuív is rated for green finance deals, with Adrian Farrell noted for a variety of structured finance transactions. In ECM, the firm has a significant market share of substantial capital raises and has a solid background in IPOs, corporate restructurings, public M&A and de-SPAC deals. Stephen FitzSimons and Gill Lohan  are key names on the ECM front. Judith Lawless and David Byers have retired.

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a prestigious record in corporate and M&A transactions, with the private equity, financial institutions, renewable energy and engineering sectors continuing to drive the practice forward. It remains at the forefront of both public and private M&A; the firm advised WestRock on its headline combination with Smurfit Kappa. David Lydon is a seasoned professional in the market, with head of corporate Stephen FitzSimons, private equity specialist Ben Gaffikin, Garreth O’Brien and financial institutions M&A expert Alan Fuller, also prominent in the market. Brendan Murphy , John Neeson, Gill Lohan  and Stephen Fuller are also key partners. Ciara O’Herlihy was promoted to partner in June 2024. David Byers has retired.