William Fry LLP advises on a broad spectrum of financing matters, including real estate, corporate lending, fund and asset finance work, and restructurings. The team is headed by Padraic Kinsella, who has extensive experience across all forms of corporate debt, with particular strength in real estate finance, leveraged acquisition finance, and general corporate finance matters. Jason Hollis has significant expertise in cross-border lending and acts for both borrowers and lenders on a wide range of transactions, including corporate and acquisition financings. David O’Shea is also a key figure, known for his work in fund finance, lending, and real estate-related transactions.
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- ‘The team was very responsive and on top of all the workstreams that were going on. They also provided advice on the legal issues at hand, and coordinated expertly with their opposing counsels which was incredibly helpful.’
- ‘Padraic Kinsella is extremely commercial and experienced in commercial finance deals.’
- ‘The team is very experienced and dynamic.’
- ‘Very responsive, has a great commercial and industry knowledge.’
- ‘David O'Shea, Laura Houlihan and Ciarán Herlihy stood out due to their strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and efficiency.’
- ‘Specialisation in banking, excellent communication, proactive. The William Fry team are experienced, knowledgeable and commercial. The team acts ethically and with integrity.’
Key clients
- Ardagh Packaging Group
- Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
- Apollo Global Management
- Ares Management Limited
- Australia & New Zealand Banking Group
- Bank of America Europe
- Bank of Ireland
- Barings Bank
- BentallGreenOak
- Blackrock
- Bibby Financial Services
- Clayton, Dubliner & Rice
Work highlights
Acted for Smurfit Kappa Group on all financing arrangements for its combination with WestRock Company to create Smurfit Westrock plc.
Advising J.P. Morgan and other syndicate members on all Irish aspects of a series of high-value, multi-phase financings for the Flutter group.
Advised DNB Bank ASA as lender to Pandox in respect of its €1.4bn recommended cash offer for Dalata Hotel Group plc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Padraic Kinsella
Other key lawyers
Jason Hollis; David O'Shea; Laura Houlihan; Ciarán Herlihy; Alfie Fitzgerald