A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP, ‘a great team with a wide breadth of knowledge’ regularly advises a strong network of Northern Ireland and international clients on high value lender work. Ciaran McAlinney, who is ’very knowledgeable, experienced, personable and calm under pressure’ leads the practice. Louise Bailey is well experienced in advising on large facilities agreements for banks and investment funds. Judith Brown has recently been advising clients on the sale of distressed business loans and social housing private placement transactions. Christopher Jessup is well known for financial services regulatory work. Senior associate Hannah McDaid has a wide range of experience on financing and refinancing real estate and infrastructure.
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‘Ciaran McAlinney is very knowledgeable, experienced, personable and calm under pressure. Ciaran is a pleasure to deal with and someone you want on your deal team.’
‘The team have been an excellent partner for us over the last year; responsive, engaged, capable and experienced. ’
‘Chris Jessup has provided excellent guidance and advice. ’
‘A great team with a wide breadth of knowledge. Easy to get hold of for additional queries. Always provide clear and in-depth advice.’
‘Christopher Jessup is easy to talk to and can accept challenge where required. Would recommend highly.’
‘Broard market knowledge and experience underpins insightful advice and guidance. ’
‘Knowledgeable, commercial and responsive.’
‘Judith Brown was always available and her attention to detail is second to none. Judith is professional and stands out as a leader in her field, and I will definitely be using the team for other transactions.’
Key clients
- Ulster Bank (NatWest Group)
- ASpace2 CIC
- Wrightbus
- Kingsbridge Healthcare Group
- Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and Pension Insurance Corporation plc
- Northern Ireland Investment Fund
- J.P. Morgan (Merchant Services)
- FinTech NI
- Bank of Ireland
- Barclays Bank
Work highlights
Acted for Wrightbus on trade finance facilities with Barclays - a £50 million facility used by Wrightbus for working capital on production of electric and hydrogen powered zero emission buses, supported by the government backed export development guarantee scheme.
Acting for National Westminster Bank plc trading as Ulster Bank in documenting facilities to Habinteg Housing Association Limited.
Advising J.P. Morgan on regulatory issues and developments in the payments sector relevant to its merchant acquiring and payment processing business.
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Practice head
Ciaran McAlinney
Other key lawyers
Louise Bailey; Judith Brown; Christopher Jessup; Hannah McDaid