A&L Goodbody LLP is recognised for its strong track record in establishing new aircraft leasing platforms in Ireland, as well as advising on asset-backed securitisation structures. The practice is led by Marie O’Brien, who has deep expertise across the acquisition, leasing, financing and trading of a wide range of asset classes, including aircraft, rail assets, machinery and equipment. Séamus Ó Cróinín is particularly noted for his knowledge of cross-border finance arrangements. Also highly regarded is Keith Mulhern, whose practice spans a broad spectrum of asset finance work, from JOLCO structures and capital markets financing to operating leases and export credit agency-backed financings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Seamus O'Croinin is extremely knowledgeable.'
- 'Marie O'Brien - Top-notch. Nobody is better.'
- 'Always responsive, reliable, efficient and good value compared to other Dublin-based law firms.'
- 'Maria McElhinney is always on hand to assist and communicative. She seems to have a strong team around her.'
- 'Comprehensive aviation and asset finance capability.'
- 'Keith Mulhern is approachable pragmatic and diligent. Always a pleasure to deal with. Marie O'Brien is solution oriented, knowledgeable and always available.'
Key clients
- Aergo Capital
- Aero Capital Solutions, Inc
- Air Lease Corporation
- Aircastle
- Air T, Inc. (Crestone Air Partners)
- Apollo Aviation LP
- Merx Aviation Finance
- Perseus Aviation Finance
- ASL Aviation
- Asterion Industrial Partners
- Carlyle Aviation Management Limited
- Castlelake, L.P
Work highlights
Advised Castlelake on the $5bn sale of its Castlelake Aviation leasing platform to Avolon.
Advised joint liquidators (Teneo Restructuring Ireland) in respect of the liquidation of Russian state-owned aircraft and shipping leasing firms, GTLK Europe DAC and GTLK Europe Capital DAC.
Advised the noteholders in connection with an enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) structured financing by Phoenix Aviation Capital.
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Practice head
Marie O'Brien
Other key lawyers
Séamus Ó Cróinín; Keith Mulhern; Maria McElhinney