Addleshaw Goddard advises across the full spectrum of finance matters, with particular strength in real estate finance, corporate lending, and leveraged finance work. The practice is led by Ray Byrne, who acts for both lenders and borrowers on a wide array of transactions, including acquisition and development finance, sustainable finance, and fund financing matters. Also highly regarded is Padraig Leyden, whose experience spans real estate and development finance, particularly in the residential, student accommodation, and hotel sectors. The team recently saw the arrival of Piaras Power from Eversheds Sutherland.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team are very responsive, providing timely and practical legal advice, recognising the market need for speed, professionalism and experience.’
- 'Evan Shaughnessy has a professional demeanour, providing knowledgeable support on transactions.’
- ‘Ray Byrne leads the entire banking team, and he is a titan in the industry.’
- ‘Ray Byrne is a top-class lawyer who can handle complex legal matters with ease.’
- ‘Team is very knowledgeable, prompt and has the ability to complete transactions within quick timelines. A diversified team and good time management. Very collaborative.’
- ‘The team are very proactive in assisting us in getting deals structured correctly.’
- ‘Ray Byrne and Evan O'Shaughnessy are excellent to deal with and very solution-driven.’
- ‘Ray Byrne is our partner contact. He is top class. Always accessible and doesn't get distracted by immaterial points. We also work with Padraig Leyden who goes above and beyond. Kate Meenan is a really strong associate.’
Key clients
- Bank of Ireland
- Allied Irish Banks, plc
- Finance Ireland Credit Solutions Designated Activity Company
- HSBC Bank plc
- Activate Capital
- DunPort Capital Management
- ING Bank NV
- Deutsche Hypo
- Aberdeen Investment Management
- Home Building Finance Ireland
- Maslow Capital
- Irish Diaspora Loan Fund
- Fairfield REF
- RELM
- Barclays Bank
- South County Property Investments Limited
- O’Callaghan Hotels Group
- TifCo Group
- Kepak Group
- Danske Bank A.S.
Work highlights
Advised Maslow Capital on bridge acquisition and development financing for 189 apartments in Dublin's north inner city.
Advised Bank of Ireland on the provision of an investment facility to Fine Grain Properties to finance the acquisition of Connaught House, Burlington Road, Dublin 4.
Advised FTSE 100 global retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc on its new £1bn multi-bank revolving credit facility and associated $700m term loan to support the group's ongoing international expansion.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Padraig Leyden
Practice head
Ray Byrne
Other key lawyers
Padraig Leyden; Evan Shaughnessy; Piaras Power; Kate Meenan