Maples Group > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘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%.’

‘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).’

‘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. ’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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!’

‘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.’