Transport

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s transport team offers the full range of advice across the sector, with a strong reputation for its work with public sector bodies. The team regularly advises state authorities on procurement, infrastructure development, regulation, and drafting legal frameworks for bus, rail, and road services. In the aviation sphere, Hilary Marren, Joe Fay and Georgina O’Riordan are the key partners with expertise in aviation finance, frequently acting on complex financing deals, leases, sales, and the establishment of new platforms. Practice head Eamonn O’Hanrahan has longstanding experience handling project financing.

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‘We are always delighted to use this firm for our transactions given their many years of solid expertise. It is easy to see why they have earned their excellent reputation.'
‘In particular, Georgina O’Riordan and Kate Clancy are notable for their dedication and efficiency in handling the various transactions on our behalf. This team will always guide your transactions smoothly and in the right direction from inception to closing.’
‘Excellent awareness of the statutory framework and landscape within transport operations, with an ability to anticipate challenges.’

Key clients

Abelo Capital Aviation Management Limited
AerCap Holdings N.V.
AIP Capital
Aircastle Advisor LLC
Altavair
AV Air Finance
Avia Solutions Group plc
Aviation Capital Group
BBAM US LP and its Irish affiliates including, BBAM Aviation Services Limited
BOC Aviation
Cavic Aviation Leasing (Ireland) Co. DAC
CDB Aviation Leasing
Crédit Agricole-CIB
Dynam Aviation Ireland Limited
FGL Aircraft Ireland
FPG Amentum Limited
Galway County Council
Genesis Aircraft Services Limited
GOAL German Operating Aircraft Leasing GmbH & Co. KG
Itochu Corporation
JLPS Ireland Limited
National Transport Authority
Nordic Aviation Capital
ORIX Aviation Systems Limited
Road Safety Authority
Sato Aviation Ireland Limited
Scandinavian Airline System
Sirius Aviation Capital
Sky Leasing
Sligo County Council
SMBC Aviation Capital
Standard Chartered Bank
Titan Aviation
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
UMBF Trust and Agency Services

Work highlights

Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on its obligations as regards the implementation of the EU Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation.
Advised the National Transport Authority on delivering its vision for the next generation of automated fare collection.
Advised AerCap Holdings N.V. on its activity in the unsecured bond market.

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