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Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox

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Ireland

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Banking and finance

Arthur Cox provides comprehensive advice across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters, including project finance, funds finance, and bank restructuring work. The team is led by David Molloy, who has specialist expertise in real estate and development finance matters, with a focus on senior and mezzanine structures. Kevin Lynch advises a diverse client base, including financial institutions, direct lenders, funds and corporates, while Ciara Buckley is particularly strong in real estate and energy finance mandates. Ed McDonagh concentrates on receivables financings, loan portfolio transactions and standard documentation for financial institutions, and Ben Rayner regularly advises institutional and private credit lenders on a range of transactions, particularly leveraged and acquisition finance work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Arthur Cox represents a collection of incredibly competent attorneys capable of handling complex, large-scale transactions in a smooth and efficient manner. Their teams are knowledgeable in their respective areas of focus, and they are excellent at communicating local law requirements in a manner that is readily understood by our clients.'
  • 'Arthur Cox works seamlessly both with our team and with opposing local counsel to deliver top-notch service to our clients and to ensure all of our clients’ interests are well-represented. They are thorough and competent in their review of documentation, and they are capable of delivering that same level of work on tight deadlines. ’
  • ‘The individuals on the Arthur Cox team, particularly Ruth Lillis and Fintan Kerins, are both wonderful to work with. They are responsive, thorough, and aware of deadlines, which makes it much easier to manage timelines and coordinate the overall transaction. Their team ensures that nothing falls through the cracks, and they are always ready to create solutions in the event that an issue arises.’
  • ‘Arthur Cox are the standout firm in the Irish market with strength and depth across all key segments. Arthur Cox provide advice which is bespoke to each transaction and is focused on achieving the best result for its client rather than being focused on trying to get agreement on terms which may not be in their best interest. The firm is extremely professional in its approach and also very commercial.’
  • ‘Having worked with Imelda Shiels for over 15 years I can say that no other partner in this market is more adept in their field while also being highly involved at all stages of the transaction process. Imelda is extremely professional and I would highly recommend her and her team to any prospective clients.’
  • ‘Strong commercial and practical view, robust counsel when countenanced, timely and efficient service whilst maintaining high standards.’

Key clients

  • Alanis Capital
  • Apex Group
  • Apollo Global Management
  • Applegreen plc
  • Bain Capital Credit
  • Ballymore Group
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • DWS (real estate investment arm of Deutsche Bank)
  • Flutter Entertainment plc
  • Greencore Group plc
  • LCM Partners

Work highlights

Advised Ryanair Holdings plc on its €1.1bn unsecured revolving credit facility, involving a syndicate of seventeen international lenders.
Acted for DekaBank on all finance, real estate, construction and tax aspects of its refinancing for MARK and BCP’s environmentally leading mixed-use development of 60 Dawson Street situated in Dublin’s prime Central Business District.
Advised the syndicated term loan lenders and senior noteholders on all Irish law matters relating to the financing for Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $23.7bn acquisition by Sycamore Partners.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

David Molloy
David Molloy
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Ed McDonagh
Ed McDonagh
Practice head

David Molloy

Other key lawyers

Ciara Buckley; Kevin Lynch; Ed McDonagh; Ben Rayner; Fintan Kerins; Ruth Lillis; Imelda Shiels