While covering the full array of advice across the transport sector for both public and private sector clients, McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s transport team is particularly well-placed to advise state authorities on operational contracts and the execution of statutory responsibilities. Team head Eamonn O’Hanrahan enjoys a very strong reputation in managing and delivering large projects, while Hilary Marren, Joe Fay and Georgina O'Riordan are noted for their aviation finance expertise. Other key members of the team include Ian Payne and Liane Egan.
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- ‘McCann Fitzgerald have provided an excellent service to our organisation, delivering the appropriate breadth of skills to deal with the various issues we required assistance on. They have a very good understanding of the area in which we operate and provide clear, and beneficial advice and assistance.'
- ‘The effort and approach provided by Michelle Doyle and Eamonn O’Hanrahan was of a superb standard - dedicated, resolute, thorough, comprehensive and forensic.'
- ‘Significant expertise amongst the team in this sector. The advice provided over a number of years have played a significant role in shaping the public transport landscape in Ireland.’
- ‘Highly skilled and knowledgeable in this area and particularly the interactions with Orlaith Sheehy and Eamonn O'Hanrahan.'
- ‘Great knowledge, depth and transaction management capabilities. Fully embedded in our company's way of thinking and doing business. Can see around corners on deals, to make everything run as smoothly as possible.’
- ‘Georgina O'Riordan, Ian Payne, Laura Deignan are a great team to work with who clearly look after their associates very well and train them brilliantly. Industry knowledge is exceptional and they are brilliant on the detail.’
- 'Eamonn O’Hanrahan has an excellent ability to analyse the potential for future problems and provide innovative solutions to avoid those difficulties.'
Key clients
- Abelo Capital Aviation Management Limited
- Aer Lingus
- AIP Capital
- Aircastle Advisor LLC
- Altavair
- Air Lease Corporation
- 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
- CHC Ireland DAC
- Crédit Agricole-CIB
- Coras Iompair Éireann
- daa plc
- Dynam Aviation Ireland Limited
- FGL Aircraft Ireland
- FPG Amentum Limited
- Galway County Council
Work highlights
Advising Córas Iompair Éireann and Irish Rail on a number of rail infrastructure matters, including the DART+ Project, the judicial review of DART+ West, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, the European Train Control System upgrade, and the Signalling and Telecommunications Upgrade of Ireland’s national rail network.
Advising the National Transport Authority on the procurement process and the underlying framework NEC4 contract for the delivery of the BusConnects Core Bus Corridors.
Advising AerCap, Aircastle, Genesis Aviation Services Limited, Sirius Aviation Capital, Sky Leasing and SMBC Aviation Capital on their strategic sales and purchases of portfolios of on-lease aircraft assets.
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Practice head
Eamonn O’Hanrahan
Other key lawyers
Hilary Marren; Joe Fay; Georgina O’Riordan; Ian Payne; Liane Egan; Orlaith Sheehy; Michelle Doyle