Ogier has significant expertise in advising on international debt financing transactions, covering areas such as fund finance, real estate finance, and crypto finance. The team is led by Laura Holtham, who has acted as lead counsel on high-profile deals across structured financings, fund finance work, and cross-border lending. Richard Kelly is another key figure, known for his broad experience across the full range of banking and finance matters in Ireland, including complex lending arrangements and structured finance transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The banking team are knowledgeable. They make every effort in getting to know their clients at a deep level. This is key to being able to best advise clients. The team always find the capacity to deal with matters even at short notice. The team are professional with an obvious expertise in their field.’
- ‘Always helpful with a strong knowledge of their client's business and therefore best able to advise appropriately. John Hogan and Gavin Fitzgerald have demonstrated strong problem-solving skills. They are always available to discuss matters and are innovative in their approach. This is driven by their professionalism, expertise and a strong understanding of their customer' needs.'
- ‘Experienced team of solicitors covering all legal matters.’
- ‘The firm is a mid-sized firm but with a small-sized firm delivery. Service feels personal and responds fast and relevant. The firm's advice has a strong commercial ring.’
- ‘Speedy response and solid advice.’
- ‘Professional, clear communication. Phone availability to discuss through issues. Collaborative. Punctual.’
Work highlights
Advising a large US headquartered bank in connection with capital call facilities to a complex fund structure including Irish, Luxembourg, Cayman and Delaware entities and assisting with structuring the security package.
Advising a large international bank in connection with a hybrid facility involving a multi-jurisdictional fund structure.
Advising an Irish bank in connection with its SME lending business, including the negotiation and completion of loan packages to a large Irish logistic company and financings backed by commercial real estate assets including retail and hotels.
Practice head
Laura Holtham
Other key lawyers
Richard Kelly; Aoife O’Dea; John Hogan; Gavin Fitzgerald