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Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP

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Ireland

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Banking and finance

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP advises a broad client base, including institutional, state and semi-state bodies, corporates, and private clients, on a variety of banking and finance matters, including refinancings, restructurings, and ongoing facility management work. The team also handles property-related issues tied to security arrangements, and regularly advises on the appointment of receivers and liquidators. The practice is led by Lisa Killeen, who has strong expertise in both commercial property and insolvency law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Holmes O'Malley Sexton LLP stands out for its deep sectoral expertise, particularly in the credit union space.'
  • 'We have benefited from their proactive communication, clarity in legal due diligence, and tailored advice that reflects both regulatory requirements and operational realities. Their work on mortgage conveyancing and transfer of engagements has been consistently efficient and well-managed, with clear documentation and timely updates.’
  • ‘The individuals I’ve worked with at Holmes O'Malley Sexton LLP—particularly Michael Walshe—stand out for their deep expertise, responsiveness, and sectoral insight. Michael’s command of the Credit Union Act and the Regulatory Handbook is second to none.'
  • ‘Very strong team with a wide breadth of experience. Agile and practical.’

Key clients

  • The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
  • Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
  • Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC
  • Permanent TSB, p.l.c.
  • Home Building Finance Ireland DAC
  • Palmaine DAC
  • Dundalk Credit Union
  • Blanchardstown and District Credit Union
  • Community Credit Union

Work highlights

Acted for an essential disability service provider in respect of a €40m facility for the purpose of assisting the company with the acquisition and adaption costs of properties in the social care division.
Acted for Palmaine DAC in relation to receiving investment from Cantor Fitzgerald via a separate trustee company as senior lender along with a group of existing Singapore investors.
Undertook due diligence in respect of a strategic merger which involved the preparation of detailed due diligence reports for submission to the Central Bank of Ireland.
Practice head

Lisa Killeen

Other key lawyers

Michael Walshe