Matheson LLP has maintained a sizeable team covering all major specialisms within the Irish banking and finance arena. It frequently advises on syndicated and bilateral facilities involving many of Ireland’s largest corporate borrowers and is a major player in leveraged finance. The firm represents the Irish pillar banks, international banks, a range of alternative lenders and a multitude of borrowers. Maireadh Dale is co-head of the finance and capital markets department and has continued to advise on large-scale acquisition and leveraged financings, development financings and debt restructurings. Patrick Molloy and David O’Mahony are also highly-rated practitioners, with Paul Carroll recognised for leveraged finance and loan portfolio sales. The team was further strengthened in 2024 with the addition of Muireann Hernon from Mason Hayes & Curran LLP.
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‘I would describe Matheson's banking team as energetic, technically strong and collaborative. We have always found them to be a very solid choice for corporate banking transactions.’
‘David O'Mahony - personable, pragmatic, solutions focused. Maireadh Dale - hugely experienced, strong interpersonal skills that can help in resolving difficult situations, unflappable.’
‘For me, Matheson provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for any request put to them. The level of market awareness together with prompt action on queries, drafting of documents and the professional nature of all dealings, is superb.’
‘Patrick Molloy is very pragmatic, explains legal issues extremely well to lenders, and is unruffled by pressure.’
‘Paul Carroll - I would describe Paul as being strong technically, hard-working and very responsive. He is extremely level headed and a great communicator. Overall, a great leader on complex transactions.’
‘Paul Carroll is an outstanding lawyer, technically excellent, calm under pressure, responsive, efficient, and good value for money. He is a great asset to the banking and finance team at Matheson.’
Key clients
- Smurfit Kappa Group
- Celtic Midco
- Cimpress
- MUFG Bank
- PGIM Real Estate (UK)
- Allied Irish Banks
- The National Treasury Management Agency
- The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
- The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
- Bord Na Mona
- JPMorgan
- Meta
Work highlights
Advised Smurfit Kappa Group in respect of it proposed combination with US-based WestRock Company.
Advised The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland in connection with a €150m revolving credit facility to Coillte
Advised the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland in respect of the €500m growth and sustainability loan scheme and the €500m retrofit loan scheme.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Maireadh Dale
Other key lawyers
David O’Mahony; Paul Carroll; Patrick Molloy; Lisa Tait; Muireann Hernon