Maples Group > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile
Maples Group Offices
75 ST STEPHEN'S GREEN
DUBLIN 2
Ireland
Maples Group > The Legal 500 Rankings
Ireland > Investment funds Tier 1
Maples Group has an immense presence in Dublin, linking into its esteemed global practice, including full-service Irish funds teams in London, Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands. It has a giant team in Dublin and a huge client list to match. The team has advised on a substantial market share of Irish fund launches over the last decade, including a catalogue of new products and structures. It is a dominant force in ILP and ICAV authorisations and has led the field in direct lending and loan origination funds (LQIAIFs). The firm has a long list of ETF issuer clients and has made a further impression in crypto assets and SFDR matters. Adam Donoghue and Eimear O’Dwyer co-head the funds and investment management team. Ian Conlon leads the ESG and sustainable investing team, with John Gallagher also a senior member of the wider group.Practice head(s):
Adam Donoghue; Eimear O’Dwyer
Other key lawyers:
Ian Conlon; John Gallagher; Peter Stapleton; Deirdre McIlvenna; Philip Keegan; Lorna Smith; Aaron Mulcahy; Ronan Cremin; Niamh O’Shea
Testimonials
‘The practice has a commercial, pragmatic and responsive approach. Clients would be particularly interested in this as a skill set within the team.’
‘They are best in class at all levels of the organisation whether that is dealing with the Managing Partner, the Head of Funds or junior associates. There has been consistency in client coverage, aided by excellent employee retention, which has helped foster a very close working relationship.’
‘Eimear O’Dwyer and Ronan Cremin consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Their integrity is unwavering, and they always prioritise ethical practices. Additionally, their strong work ethic drives them to go the extra mile and deliver exceptional results.’
‘The lawyers are incredibly committed to supporting us and are in many ways partners. At all levels, I see experts at the top of their field giving 100%.’
Key clients
36 South Capital Advisors
AIB
Alliance Bernstein LP
Amundi
Apollo
Artisan Partners
Bain Capital Credit
Banco Santander International
Bank of Ireland Private Banking
Blackstone Group
Brilliance Asset Management Limited
Cardinal Capital Group
Citigroup
Clean Energy Transition
Credit Suisse
CVC Capital Partners
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
HarbourVest Partners
Innocap Investment Management Inc.
Insight Investment
Invesco
Jupiter Asset Management
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (“KKR”)
Lansdowne Partners
Man Group
Marathon Asset Management
Marshall Wace
MetLife
Morgan Stanley
Nippon Life India Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Neuberger Berman
Northern Trust Asset Management
Russell Investments
Sanlam Investment Management Holdings
Sector Asset Management
StepStone Group
Waterfall Asset Management
Waystone
Winton Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Neuberger Berman on an extensive SFDR Level 2 implementation project for its Irish regulated fund platforms.
- Advised Lansdowne Partners on the establishment and seeding of a new flagship UCITS platform.
- Advised Fortress Investment Group on the launch of a new Irish AIF structure to invest in non-performing loans.
Ireland > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
Ireland > Asset finance Tier 2
Maples Group's Dublin-based asset finance office has an established track record in handling capital markets transactions, asset-backed securitisations, CLOs, private equity investments, and the establishment of aviation platforms. The group is well regarded for its aviation offering, and it reports a recent uptick in instructions from clients in the rail transport industry. Team lead Mary O’Neill stands out as 'a leading aviation partner in Ireland'. Alex Walsh and Eoin O’Leary are singled out for their contributions.Practice head(s):
Mary O’Neill
Other key lawyers:
Alex Walsh; Eoin O’Leary
Testimonials
‘It is a real pleasure to work with the Maples Dublin team led by Mary O’Neill. The Maples lawyers have meticulous attention to detail and are extremely pleasant and practical in their approach to legal issues. ’
‘I particularly value Mary O’Neill as a provider of legal services to our team. Mary is dependable, with a meticulous attention to detail. Mary is also a real pleasure to deal with and it is always great to get the opportunity to work on a transaction together. Mary plays a key role in our transactions and we are grateful for her great support and dedication. ’
‘The team are very responsive and knowledgeable about the wider aviation industry. They represent many of the key industry players and are one of the leading offshore service providers.’
‘Mary O’Neill and Eoin O’Leary – very personable and responsive. a pleasure to work with.’
‘The team is experienced and quick to act. They can support and execute the deal efficiently. The team can also draw on the expertise of Cayman and BVI colleagues to complement the onshore offering. ’
‘Mary O’Neill is a leading aviation partner in Ireland. She always delivers and never gets flustered under pressure. She has solutions to problems and can work with clients to tailor them to their needs. ’
‘We have a strong working relationship with Maples and also the wider Maples FS organisation. On the legal side, we see Maples as one of the strongest aviation law practices in Ireland with excellent reach into the UK and other jurisdictions. In addition to their excellent work product, we view them as cost effective.’
‘The partner and associates we have worked with at Maples are exceptionally responsive and provide quick turnaround in what is a very time sensitive industry. They provide a commercial approach to resolving issues whilst also navigating multiple parties in the transactions. We have a very positive experience with Mary O’Neill (Partner) and Alex Walsh (Associate).’
Key clients
Marathon Asset Management, L.P.
Sky Leasing
Avolon
Falko Aerospace
Bain Capital Credit
Griffin Global Asset Management
Acia Aero Limited
Investec
Deucalion
ST Engineering Aerospace
Altavair
ITE Management LP
Muzinich
Vistara
Work highlights
- Advised Avolon on the Irish law aspects of multiple transactions, including a $660m commercial loan for 17 aircraft.
- Advised Griffin Global Asset Management on the initial financing, amendment and upsizing of its senior secured warehouse facility.
- Advised Sky Leasing on its sale of Sky Fund I Irish and its subsidiaries to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.
Ireland > Banking and finance Tier 2
Maples Group continues to handle a high volume of new money lending matters. The group has been kept busy advising on refinancings and amendments relating to real estate, acquisition and fund finance, and has seen an uptick in instructions involving debt funds, loan portfolio sales and receivables finance. The client base includes Irish pillar banks, financial institutions and large borrowers, including private equity houses. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Elizabeth Bradley, Sarah Francis and Alma O’Sullivan. Vanessa Lawlor made partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Elizabeth Bradley; Alma O Sullivan; Sarah Francis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent customer service. Strong interpersonal relationships. Elizabeth Bradley, the partner I deal with, excels at this.’
‘Quick turnaround times, excellent response times. Understands our business. ’
‘Particularly strong in the structured finance and real estate finance space.’
‘High quality of team members, very approachable and hands on partners.’
‘Elizabeth Bradley is very detail-oriented and responsive. ’
‘The Maples banking team led by Elizabeth Bradley is very client orientated. They are very responsive, know the market and are focused on delivering the deal. I have found them to be very good partners on all financing matters with an Irish law aspect. ’
‘Elizabeth Bradley leads a great team and I have full confidence in her ability to get the deal done. She provides constructive solutions to any issues that arise and is a pleasure to work with. ’
Key clients
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Bain Capital Credit, L.P.
Barclays Bank PLC
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Goldman Sachs International
Golub Capital Markets LLC
Heitman LLC
HSBC Bank plc
Legal & General Assurance Society
Lloyds Bank plc
Marathon Asset Management, LP
Madison International Realty
National Westminster Bank Plc
Natixis
New Fortress Energy
Nuritas Limited
Real Estate Loan Management
Teamwork Holdings Limited
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Urban Volt Limited
Wells Fargo Bank International Unlimited Company
Ireland > Capital markets Tier 2
Maples Group's practice is 'market-leading in the structured finance and securitisation space in Ireland', and is equally strong in handling cross-border work in the capital markets space. The firm is widely recognised for its expertise in advising on CLOs, and the Dublin-based group is often instructed by US, UK, Irish and other EU managers on matters relating to CLO platforms. The department is also prolific in non-performing loan (NPL)-related issues, warehouse lending and repackaging programmes, and is well placed to advise global asset and specialist investment managers on creating specialist Irish SPV issuer platforms. Practice head Stephen McLoughlin brings extensive experience in handling CLOs, RMBS transactions, NPLs and repackaging programmes. Callaghan Kennedy has an excellent track record in assisting with asset-backed securitisations and CLOs.Practice head(s):
Stephen McLoughlin
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I’ve worked with Maples for a number of years. Compared to other counsel, they have a fantastic overview of the market and therefore are very helpful advising as to new local law matters and how the market is dealing with them, and they do this in an incredibly pragmatic fashion.’
‘Cal Kennedy is stand out – he is key in providing the above mentioned service, and always takes time to personally update on new matters.’
‘I think that Maples Group, considering both the legal and corporate services side, are the #1 choice in the industry and recommend/try to engage them on any transaction where such a party is needed. They know the landscape, regulations, are very competitive from a commercial perspective, and most importantly for these transactions are very timely.’
‘Very knowledgeable and helpful, especially Callaghan Kennedy out of the Ireland office. I think especially the Ireland team are the best among corporate service providers as they offer both corporate services and legal input in one package and do so very reliably.’
‘Excellent global reach across the capital markets and structured products space.’
‘Cal Kennedy (partner) and Stephen McLoughlin (partner) head up a skilled and streamlined structured credit practice.’
‘The team is market-leading in the structured finance and securitisation space in Ireland. We find them more responsive and more knowledgeable than other Irish firms active in this space particularly where acting for credit funds and private capital vehicles (i.e. they have a reputation mostly for advising funds rather than banks).’
‘We use Stephen McLoughlin and Cal Kennedy for everything which has an Irish structured finance/securitisation component. They are both excellent: thoughtful, knowledgeable about the market and easy to work with. Streets ahead of their competitors in the securitisation space.’
Key clients
CVC Credit Partners
Palmer Square Capital Management, LLC
Goldman Sachs International
TwentyFour Asset Management LLP
Waterfall Asset Management, LLC
Midcap Financial
Cabot Financial (UK) Limited
Transmission Finance DAC
Goldentree Asset Management
Work highlights
- Advised CVC Credit Partners on the CVC Cordatus Loan Fund XXVI.
- Assisted Twenty Four Asset Management in relation to the UK RMBS Hops Hill No. 2 plc.
- Advised Small Business Loan Origination Trust 2023-1 DAC on its UK STS-compliant SME ABS loans originated on the Funding Circle platform.
Ireland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Maples Group has an established track record in handling cross-border M&A and corporate transactions involving private equity and institutional investors. The Dublin office has seen an increase in venture capital investment matters, and is well known for advising on big-ticket private equity deals. Practice head Colm Rafferty is a highly regarded partner, with an excellent reputation for advising on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. Morgan Pierse is an emerging talent, with particular strength in acting on financial services and technology deals, and recently promoted partner Jordan O’Brien is a name to note. Of counsel William Darmody is singled out for his contributions.Practice head(s):
Colm Rafferty
Other key lawyers:
Morgan Pierse; William Darmody; Jordan O’Brien; Conor Cawley; Emma Sheehy; Shane Divilly
Testimonials
‘Colm Rafferty and Morgan Pierse are two standout names.’
‘Proactive, client focused and always available. The team have developed a cutting edge locally in terms of their ability to focus on the important issues early to ensure the client is aware of the weak points of the transaction. ’
‘Colm Rafferty: Always direct and client focused. Will find a way to bridge any gap in expectations as necessary, but ensures that clients are fully informed throughout the transaction.’
‘Jordan O’Brien is an excellent lawyer technically and commercially. He has an ability to explain the most technical points in simple terms enabling you to make decisions on complex legal points. He is also a pleasure to deal with and extremely responsive. Emma Sheehy is an extremely talented lawyer. She has super attention to detail, is well versed on complex corporate issues and is very responsive. She is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Colm Rafferty – good leader. Jordon O’Brien- responsive and helpful. Morgan Pierse – excellent support.’
‘We primarily work with Colm Rafferty and he is simply one of the best corporate lawyers in Ireland. He understands the needs of tech companies raising money to a very high degree and he is unrivalled by the competition. He is a truly exceptional advisor and you always know you’re in very safe hands with his advice.’
‘Extremely commercial, practical and focus on the key points in a deal. Very personable and able to get a deal done when inevitable obstacles pop up.’
‘The team is highly skilled in many different areas of the law. They work together very well and guide you to the right person to fit your needs.’
Key clients
AIB
Alpha Wireless Ltd
AMCS Group
Amedeo
Apollo
Avolon
Beats Medical
BGF Investments LP
Bounce Insights
Brightflag
Buymie Technologies Ltd
BVI Medical
Cantor Fitzgerald
Cardinal Capital Group
CityJet
CitySwift
Clearlake Capital
CME Drilling
Code Institute
Conjura Ltd
Demeter & Co.
Elio Networks
Empeal
ET Fuels
Euroforest
Fairstone Group
Fifty-Three Six Media
FLYEfit
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Francisco Partners Management LLC
Fundrecs
Furious Horizon
Global Consolidated Aesthetics
Global Gap Year Student Services Ltd
Great Point Partners
Gym Plus Coffee Ltd
Harkness Screens
Health XL
Heitman International LLC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
iFeel Technology Solutions
LastPass Ireland
LearnUpon
Marathon Asset Management
MBK Partners
Meili Travel Technology
Merative
Mercuria Energy Group
MML Growth Capital Partners
Molten Ventures
Mortgage Horizons Ltd. (T/A Doddl)
MyWallStreet
Nearform
Nektr Technologies
Neueda Technologies
NewsWhip
Northwell Health
Oaktree / Lioncor
One Identify Software
Outmin
PatientMpower
Payemoji
PMD Solutions
Prodigy Learning
Publicis Groupe Holdings BV
Quest Software
Real World Analytics
Roomex
Sanlam
Scopely, inc
Sky Aviation Leasing
SportCaller
Spotlight Oral Care
ST Engineering
SteriPack Group
Susquehanna Growth Equity
Synova Capital
TA Associates
Taoglas
Teamwork
Tech Mahindra
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
UnitedHealth Group
Upland
Urban Volt
US CourtScript Holdings, Inc. (eScribers)
Vela Games
Vista Equity Partners
Waterfall Asset Management
Wayflyer Ltd
Wychwood Capital Partners
Zyte
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to Taoglas on its acquisition by Graham Partners.
- Advised Cardinal Capital Group on its investment in Uform.
- Acted as lead counsel to Roomex on its acquisition by FLEETCOR Technologies.
Ireland > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Maples Group fields a large team of dispute resolution specialists that cover a wide-range of cases. Over the research period, the firm has demonstrated its versatility and high-level expertise in financial services and banking disputes, real estate cases, professional liability, judicial review and infrastructure-related arbitration. The firm handles some of the largest cases in the financial services segment and is seeing further growth in commercial property disputes. Public administrative law is another forte. Brian Clarke is rated for commercial disputes and regulatory investigations, while Alan O’Sullivan is noted for banking and insolvency cases. Karole Cuddihy and Eugene McCormick are also senior members of the team. Robin McDonnell heads the dispute resolution and insolvency teams.Practice head(s):
Robin McDonnell
Other key lawyers:
Eugene McCormick; Karole Cuddihy; Brian Clarke; Alan O’Sullivan; Pamela Keely
Testimonials
‘Subject matter expertise. Availability and response times. Commercial and pragmatic with ability to communicate effectively with lay persons ensuring complex matters are understood.’
‘Ease of access responding to contact swiftly. Subject matter expertise with ability to disseminate and communicate complex issues in a straightforward and easily-understood way. In particular, have been extremely impressed by Brian Clarke and Pamela Keely who are leading on a particular case and have continually supported and added value to my business unit with clear direction and advice whilst remaining commercial and supportive.’
‘Firm has quality partners able to provide strategic and commercially-focused advice. The partners listen to the client and respond with a practical approach.’
‘Alan O’Sullivan is an excellent litigation tactician with a keen sense of procedural and substantive effectiveness.’
‘Brian Clarke is a fantastic lawyer. Incredibly hard working, strong commercial acumen and brilliant client relationship skills.’
‘They have a great team with very experienced people in their fields. They have a wide range of Solicitors that can deal with various issues which is a great benefit to a client.’
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
Energoinvest Reach Active Limited (“ERA”)
Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC
The Caffé Nero Group
Everyday Finance DAC
Susquehanna International Group
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Mallinckrodt plc (the UCC)
Bank of Ireland
Allied Irish Banks plc
Glenveagh Properties plc
Mars Capital Finance DAC
Work highlights
- Acted for Quinn Insurance Limited (Under Administration) in its long-running, high-profile, multi-million euro professional negligence claim against its former auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, resulting in a strong settlement in July 2022.
- Acted for Energoinvest Reach Active Limited in seven separate public procurement judicial review challenges against the Electricity Supply Board.
- Represented KC Capital Property Group, the developer of a nine-storey, over-basement, 40,000 sq ft office development in Dublin’s city centre, in a Commercial Court claim against the concrete supplier where the damages claim is in excess of €9m.
Ireland > Insolvency and corporate restructuring Tier 2
Maples Group has an established insolvency and corporate restructuring practice, best known for contentious matters and for its representation of insolvency practitioners in big-ticket liquidations, examinerships and receiverships. The Dublin team has a fine record in both domestic and cross-border matters and is also noted for advising private equity funds on acquiring portfolios of distressed loans. ‘Commercially savvy and technically strong' Robin McDonnell heads the dispute resolution and insolvency team. ‘Standout performer’ Karole Cuddihy provides further senior-level support.Practice head(s):
Robin McDonnell
Other key lawyers:
Karole Cuddihy; Mary Gill
Testimonials
‘Very responsive.’
‘Robin McDonnell is commercially savvy and technically strong.’
‘The team has a great asset management focus, which means it is well placed to advise on complex insolvency and corporate restructuring matters in the financial services, securitised debt and asset leasing sectors.’
‘The individuals in the team have great responsiveness and access to in-depth industry knowledge when required. Robin McDonnell, partner, leads a very strong team supported by Karole Cuddihy, partner, who is a standout performer. Mary Gill is a new joiner, a strong associate who brings excellent client service.’
‘Maples are a great firm and provide a top service. They are very experienced insolvency litigators and advisors. They have a broad and experienced team. I really enjoy working with them.’
‘Robin McDonnell is one of Ireland’s top insolvency lawyers. He has a wide range of clients including practitioners and large financial institutions. He is very pleasant to work with, even in stressful situations, and his calm demeanour exudes confidence in the case and the outcome. He is respected and admired by colleagues, which helps in negotiations and settlements.’
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
Official Committee of Opioid Claimants of Endo International plc
Pepper Asset Servicing
Myles Kirby, in his capacity as liquidator of McArthur Group Limited
Freddie White of Grant Thornton, in his capacity as the Liquidator of Enterprise Insurance Company plc
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
John Healy, in his capacity as liquidator of Altada Technology Solutions Limited (In Liquidation)
Aengus Burns of Grant Thornton in his capacity as liquidator of JACC Sports Distribution Limited (In Liquidation)
Work highlights
Ireland > Real estate Tier 2
Maples Group‘s ‘commercially-minded‘ team stands out for its expertise in investment deals and real estate finance transactions across a wide range of sectors, including offices, logistics, retail, hotels and social housing, acting for a host of major financial institutions and international investors. Its practice also extends to advising large landlord clients on their retail and office portfolios. ‘Exceptionally professional and talented‘ practice head Diarmuid Mawe is a specialist in commercial landlord and tenant matters, while Craig Kenny is also noted for his broad experience.Practice head(s):
Diarmuid Mawe
Other key lawyers:
Craig Kenny; Aisling Burke
Testimonials
‘Maples is an exceptional firm, consistently providing support regardless of the day or time. Their partners, who are recognized as experts in their respective industries, prioritize the needs of their clients above all else.’
‘The team at Maples is genuinely committed to providing the highest level of assistance. They consistently go the extra mile for their clients, ensuring they are always equipped with the most current information.’
‘Diarmuid Mawe is an exceptionally professional and talented commercial landlord and tenant lawyer.’
‘Diarmuid Mawe leads a strong real estate team at Maples. Alongside excellent technical skills and an exceptionally strong work ethic, Diarmuid has a wonderfully calm and measured disposition which ensures clients’ interests are well represented and transactions are successfully completed in accordance with expectations.’
‘A commercially-minded practice that is responsive and straightforward, and who don’t needlessly over-lawyer matters. Speed is of the essence in the real estate industry and Maples consistently deliver on time. The instant availability and accessibility of their partners and solicitors is important. Their commitment to quality, client service and timely delivery makes Maples an invaluable advisor in any professional setting.’
‘In so many legal firms it can be extremely difficult to make progress due to lack of engagement. This is not the case at Maples. Proactive, responsive and commercial!’
‘A dynamic, results-driven team with hands-on partner involvement. They are able to provide focused, pragmatic advice in a responsive manner. They are also very approachable and easy to deal with.’
‘Craig Kenny is a highly experienced real estate lawyer with excellent industry knowledge. He gives calm and considered legal advice and is both commercial and pragmatic. He is dedicated and efficient and very approachable. The service provided is of a very high quality with excellent value for work done.’
Key clients
Heitman LLC
Goldman Sachs
Remake Live
Falcon Asset Management
Iroko Zen
Henderson Park
Lioncor Developments
Avestus Capital Partners
Allied Irish Banks plc
Aviva plc
Marlet Property Group
Tristan Capital Partners
BNP Paribas REIM
Irish Life Assurance plc
Grafton Group plc
Herbert Park ICAV
Work highlights
- Advised French investor Iroko ZEN on its acquisition of numerous properties in the Irish real estate market, including a portfolio of Bank of Ireland branches, an office block and a logistics unit.
- Advised Henderson Park on its development, financing and subsequent letting of the next phase of Horizon Logistics Park located near Dublin Airport.
- Advising Goldman Sachs on all landlord and tenant matters related to the Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15, which is Ireland’s largest shopping centre and retail park development.
Ireland > Tax Tier 2
Maples Group has a broad and highly specialised tax practice with an extensive record in investment funds, structured finance, capital markets and asset finance; it is especially well known for private equity and structured finance-related tax matters. The firm has continued to impress in corporate tax, tax litigation and controversy, along with personal tax matters for high net-worth individuals. It has strong connections to investment banks, private equity funds and other asset managers. Andrew Quinn leads the tax group, which includes the highly rated William Fogarty and Lynn Cramer, who is noted for tax planning for international clients.Practice head(s):
Andrew Quinn
Other key lawyers:
William Fogarty; Lynn Cramer
Testimonials
‘The tax team at Maples are exceptional. The people are always well read and conversant with the latest issues and keep us updated constantly. They have dealt with every one of our requests/issues promptly and in a professional manner and always add significant value in every transaction’
‘Will Fogarty is exceptional and I cannot rate Will highly enough. He is highly intelligent, extremely practical in all matters and his professionalism is without compare across the legal industry. He is simply one of the best commercial lawyers that I have ever engaged with!’
Key clients
StepStone Group
FIL Funds Management (Ireland) Limited (Fidelity)
HarbourView
Roomex Limited
Heitman LLC
Official Committee of Opioid Claimants |(Endo Pharmaceuticals Chapter 11 proceedings)
LMR Capital LLP
Taoglas Limited
NewsWhip Media Limited
HPS Investment Partners LLC
MidCap Financial
Blackstone Group – BSNY Investments ICAV
Elkstone Partners
Morgan Stanley
Barclays Bank
Oaktree Capital
Waterfall Asset Management
Goldman Sachs International
Apollo Global Management
Blackstone/GSO
Marathon Asset Management L.P
Allied Irish Bank plc
Bain Capital
Avestus Capital Partners
Cardinal Capital Group
Erisbeg Partners
CVC Credit Partners
Susquehanna International Group
Mizuho International plc
Jefferies International Limited
ING Bank N.V.
Liberty Global
BlueBay Asset Management LLP
Spire Partners
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
Wayflyer Limited
Black Diamond Capital Management
Fair Oaks Capital Limited
HIG Capital and Lugus Investments
Harbour View Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Fortress Investment Group on the establishment of an Irish fund structure and a European CLO risk retention structure.
- Represented the Official Committee of Opioid Claimants in relation to Endo Pharmaceuticals’ Chapter 11 Proceedings and Irish restructuring.
- Advised Goldman Sachs International, as lender and arranger to a Carval entity, on financing the acquisition of a non-performing residential loan book from KBC.
Ireland > Construction Tier 3
Maples Group‘s strength in complex construction disputes is reflected in its recent workload, which includes high-profile arbitration and litigation proceedings as well as an increasing number of adjudications. On the non-contentious front, the team has been active in advising on all stages of the development of logistics, hotel, PRS and office projects. Brian Clarke leads the contentious construction offering, while Mary Liz Mahony, who joined from Dentons Ireland in May 2023, heads the transactional side of the practice.Practice head(s):
Brian Clarke; Mary Liz Mahony
Key clients
Allied Irish Banks
AMP Capital Investors UK Limited
Apollo Management International LLP
Avestus
BAM Contracting Limited
Bank Hapoalim
Caffe Nero Ireland Limited
Cardinal Capital Group Limited
Chandos Investments Plc
Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Limited
Durkan New Homes Unlimited Company
Earlsfort Centre Hotel Proprietors Limited
EnergoInvest Reach Active Group
G. & T. Crampton
Gas Networks Ireland
Glenveagh plc
Grant Thornton
Green Reit PLC
Heitman
Henderson Park
Hines
HPREF Dublin Office Devco 1 Limited (Henderson Park)
Irish Asphalt Limited
JJ Rhatigan
John Sisk (Holdings) Limited
K&J Townmore Construction Limited
Kane Group Building Services Limited
Kerrigan Sheanon Newman
Lagan Holdings
Marlet
McKeon Group
Michael Slattery & Associates
Midland Construction & Engineering Limited
MMD Construction Limited
Multi Ireland
Murphy International Limited
Newmarket RVAM No 2 Limited
PJ Hegarty & Sons
Precision Construction Limited
Rhatigan OHL Limited
Sisk Steconfer JV
Tifco Limited
TJ O’Connor & Associates
Townlink Construction Limited
Transdev Ireland
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Tristan Capital Partners LLP
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Heitmann LLC (Dublin Self-Storage Limited) on the development of a new U-Store-It self-storage facility at Liffey Valley.
Ireland > Fintech Tier 3
Maples Group‘s fast-growing fintech offering brings together the firm’s corporate, private equity, venture capital, financial regulatory, tech and data protection expertise to advise clients ranging from leading global fintechs to emerging companies. Practice head Colm Rafferty and practitioner Jordan O’Brien are well-versed in M&A and funding rounds, while Stephen Carty and Lorna Smith are the key contacts for regulatory advice, and Claire Morrissey assists with outsourcing and data protection matters.Practice head(s):
Colm Rafferty
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Carty; Lorna Smith; Claire Morrissey; Jordan O’Brien
Testimonials
‘Lorna Smith is an experienced, practical and responsive adviser. I’ve gone to Lorna for years and am always happy to recommend her for payments work.’
‘Good, knowledgeable team, who work hard to be lynchpins in the industry. Jordan O’Brien and Colm Rafferty stand out.’
Key clients
Mortgage Horizons Limited (Doddl)
Roomex
Wayflyer Limited
Outmin Limited
MyWallStreet Limited
Message My Customer Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Mortgage Horizons Limited (Doddl) on its funding round, which included investment from NSN Investments Limited and Merleview Limited.
- Acted as lead advisor for Roomex on its acquisition by FLEETCOR Technologies.
- Acted as lead advisor for Outmin Limited on its funding round, which included investment from lead investor Fuel Ventures.
Ireland > Projects and PPP Tier 3
Ireland > Employment Tier 4
Maples Group's broad offering acts for numerous corporate clients in workplace investigations, discrimination claims, and whistleblowing matters. The team is headed by Karen Killalea, who is known for assisting clients with employee privacy, GDPR, and gender pay gap issues, with her deep expertise in equality law. Ciara Ní Longaigh is active on termination of employment, promotion and redundancy matters associated with immigration.Practice head(s):
Karen Killalea
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Taoglas Limited
US CourtScript Holdings, Inc
Fairstone Group
Francisco Partners Management LLC
Work highlights
- Advised Taoglas on its acquisition by Graham Partners.
- Advised Gwen Malone Stenography Services Unlimited Company on the buy side of the acquisition of their entire issued share capital by US CourtScript Holdings, Inc.
- Advised Fairstone Group on its acquisitions of PAX Asset Management DAC.
Ireland > Information technology
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 |
Head of Asset finance | 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 2060 |
Dispute resolution | Brian Clarke | brian.clarke@maples.com | +353 1 619 2042 |
Head of 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 2066 |
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 | +353 1 619 2041 |
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 |
Head of Property | Diarmuid Mawe | diarmuid.mawe@maples.com | +353 1 619 2050 |
Property | Craig Kenny | craig.kenny@maples.com | +353 1 619 2765 |
Head of Tax | Andrew Quinn | andrew.quinn@maples.com | +353 1 619 2038 |
Tax | William Fogarty | william.fogarty@maples.com | +353 1 619 2730 |
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 | |
Jennifer Dobbyn | Jennifer is an Of Counsel of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment… | 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 | |
Ms Mary Liz Mahony | 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 | |
Aoife McDonagh | Aoife is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management… | 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 | |
Mr Jordan O'Brien | Jordan is a partner in Maples and Calder’s Corporate team in the… | View Profile | |
Richard O'Donoghue | Richard is an Of Counsel of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment… | View Profile | |
Ms Eimear O'Dwyer | Eimear is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management… | View Profile | |
Eoin O'Leary | Eoin is an Of Counsel of Maples and Calder’s Asset Finance team… | View Profile | |
Joe O'Neill | Joe is a Finance Partner and has experience covering a broad range… | View Profile | |
Ms Mary O'Neill | Mary is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Asset Finance team in… | View Profile | |
Mr Alan O'Sullivan | Alan is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution… | View Profile | |
Ms Alma O'Sullivan | Alma is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Banking team in the… | 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 | |
Ms Lorna Smith | Lorna Smith is a Partner in the Irish Financial Services Regulatory team… | View Profile | |
Mr Peter Stapleton | Peter heads Maples and Calder’s Funds & Investment Management team in the Maples… | View Profile | |
Alex Walsh | Alex is an Of Counsel of Maples and Calder’s Asset Finance team… | View Profile |
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Comparative Guides
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