Mason Hayes & Curran LLP offers comprehensive advice on all aspects of listed and unlisted, secured and unsecured debt securities. The team is co-led by Justin McKenna, who has substantial experience in corporate law, particularly in relation to equity and debt offerings by both Irish and international issuers, and Daragh O’Shea, whose practice includes public offerings and private placements of debt securities across various structures. Anne Harkin is a notable figure in the team, frequently advising listed and unlisted corporates as well as financial advisers on public company transactions and governance matters.
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- ‘What makes Mason Hayes & Curran's capital markets team stand out are the people themselves. They’re not just technically excellent — they’re commercial, pragmatic, and a genuine pleasure to work with.'
- ‘The capital markets team at Mason Hayes & Curran, led by Daragh O’Shea, combines deep technical expertise with a truly commercial approach. As a client, I value the team’s legal precision, which is coupled with a practical, solutions-driven outlook. They are responsive, accessible and capable of delivering under tight time frames, all while maintaining a collaborative style that fosters trust and long-term relationships.'
- ‘This is a strong team with highly competent individuals at different levels.’
- ‘Daragh O'Shea is a good sounding board for talking through complicated issues. Eoin Traynor is a highly effective senior associate with a good grasp of both commercial and legal aspects.’
- ‘The team is knowledgeable, hard-working and seems to have a deep bench. The partners are attentive and willing to think around the problem and anticipate things you haven't thought about yet, the junior lawyers are organised and understand the transaction.’
- ‘Andrew Gill is bright, thoughtful and a pleasure to deal with. He'll talk through the issues, give you clear advice and follow up on additional points without fuss. He works hard and responds quickly. I have a lot of confidence in him.’
Key clients
- Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Leverage Shares LLC FlexFunds Truva Corporate Administration Ltd AlphaNotes Financial Products LTD Roebuck Food Group PLC Valeur Capital
Work highlights
Advised Truva Corporate Administration Ltd on the structuring, establishment and launch of the Bekarys note programme, a new $5.1bn secured limited recourse medium term note programme, and on the launch of the first two series.
Advised Leverage Shares on the establishment of a crypto-linked exchange-traded notes programme.
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Practice head
Daragh O’Shea; Justin McKenna
Other key lawyers
Anne Harkin; Eoin Traynor; Andrew Gill; Lyubomira Marinova