Mason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s transport practice regularly advises its broad client base on a diverse range of mandates, covering all aspects of shipping and rail asset financing, as well as aviation finance work. With a strong track record leading high-stakes aviation finance disputes, the group’s work for airline and aircraft lessors in financing and leasing mandates stands out. The team is also well-placed to advise road transport and shipping clients on commercial contracts, transactions and insolvency matters. David McGovern leads the aviation finance practice, while Rory Kirrane SC leads on maritime and shipping work. Christine O’Donovan is also a strong choice, especially for financing matters.
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Key clients
- CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC
- Shannon Engine Support Limited and its subsidiaries
- On the Beach
- Aer Lingus Limited
- Global Infrastructure Group
- Motor Insurer’s Bureau of Ireland
- Irish Aviation Authority
- MML Capital Ireland
- Airbus
- Evergreen Shipping
- DHL
- DB Schenker
- Kia Ireland
- MSC Limited & MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
- Monaghan County Council
- CALC Global Leasing Limited
- BOC Aviation Limited and its affiliates
- LEVL Leasing Limited and its subsidiaries
Work highlights
Acting for CDB Aviation in its claim seeking an indemnity from 21 different insurers arising from losses sustained from the leasing of nine aircraft to various Russian airlines.
Acting for Liebherr Container Cranes Limited and its insurers Zurich, in a subrogated claim against a charter party.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
David McGovern; Rory Kirrane SC
Other key lawyers
Christine O'Donovan; Shane Dolan; Andrea Gleasure