Ms Niamh Caffrey > Mason Hayes & Curran LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is active in a wide spectrum of aviation and asset finance matters, often acting for aircraft manufacturers, lessors, aviation investors, banks and other financial institutions in the space. ECA financing is a key pillar of strength for the team, which is adept at handling securitisations, warehouse financings, sale and leaseback transactions, and structured finance work, among other areas. The department is home to David McGovern and Christine O’Donovan, the chair of the firm; both are highly regarded asset finance specialists. Head of tax Niamh Caffrey is a key name.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s tax team has extensive experience in corporate and M&A transactions, including transatlantic deals, and has a fine record in the life sciences, technology, built environment, energy and financial services sectors. Corporate reorganisations and aviation financings are fortes too. It is also noted for tax disputes. Niamh Caffrey and Kevin Mangan co-head the tax group, the latter ‘a stand out addition to the team‘ having joined from Google in 2023.