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
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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Liane Egan
Practice head
Eamonn O’Hanrahan
Other key lawyers
Hilary Marren; Joe Fay; Georgina O’Riordan; Ian Payne; Liane Egan; Kate Clancy