McCann FitzGerald LLP has an outstanding history in securitisation, structured finance, derivatives, covered bonds and public bond offerings, among other areas. Fergus Gillen is a leader in auto-finance securitisations and RMBS transactions, while Hugh Beattie is a leader in CLOs. Éamon Ó Cuív is rated for green finance deals, with Adrian Farrell noted for a variety of structured finance transactions. In ECM, the firm has a significant market share of substantial capital raises and has a solid background in IPOs, corporate restructurings, public M&A and de-SPAC deals. Stephen FitzSimons and Gill Lohan are key names on the ECM front. Judith Lawless and David Byers have retired.
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‘Adrian Farrell in particular is incredibly approachable, knows our business really well and is well known and respected in the industry. He always adds value in the work he does for us.’
‘The team was very helpful and constructive, consistently taking a proactive problem-solving approach with a timely turnaround.’
‘Hugh Beattie was instrumental in helping grow our business in Ireland.’
‘The McCann's team are knowledgeable, very responsive and helpful. They always deliver with excellence.’
Key clients
- Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Ireland
- Kosmos Insurance
- Allied Irish Banks
- Electricity Supply Board
- SMBC Aviation Capital
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Andorra Banc Agricol Reig
- National Treasury Management Agency
- BNP Paribas Securities , Citigroup Global Markets, ING Financial Markets, Rabo Securities USA
- Direct Selling Acquisition Corp
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to ESB on the issue of €500m of 4.25% 12-year green bonds through its subsidiary ESB Finance DAC.
- Acted for the initial purchasers on a $2.75bn green bond issuance made by Smurfit Kappa Treasury.
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Practice head
Fergus Gillen; Stephen FitzSimons
Other key lawyers
Adrian Farrell; Hugh Beattie; Éamon Ó Cuiv; Gill Lohan; Sarah Pickering