Tughans’ banking, finance and restructuring team is noted for its expertise in advising both domestic and international borrowers in secured and unsecured lending matters. The firm’s core expertise covers negotiating securities and investment structures and refinancing existing facilities. Team lead Fearghal O’Loan leads the practice and advises on cross-border acquisition finance transactions. Douglas Anderson handles financing and funding structures across the full spectrum of sectors, particularly the energy sector. Julie Huddleston regularly acts for major financial institutions in real estate finance and corporate lending matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong team of banking & finance lawyers ably led by experienced partners and considered one of the leading firms in NI.’
‘Fearghal O'Loan and Douglas Anderson remain two of the leading experts in the market and continue to deliver a quality service.’
‘The team is of a sufficient scale that it can cover all our needs, no matter the complication or jurisdiction we are operating in. They are well-led and motivated to deliver on time.’
‘Individuals within the firm have excellent industry knowledge and are available when you need them. What sets them apart is that they provide innovative solutions to problems and stand out from them.’
‘The team has provided us with excellent solutions from anything between standard pillar bank refinances, to structures for private family offices and mechanisms for private equity. The firm is excellent and is a leader in the local market.’
‘Fearghal O'Loan- Fearghal is incredibly articulate and intelligent, but despite this and his obvious passion and interest in technical banking matters, he imparts advice in a very clear and actionable way. Douglas Anderson has always done a lot of excellent work for our clients over the years and is well respected for his hard work ethic, clear communication and an ability to get things across the line.’
Key clients
- National Westminster Bank Plc trading as Ulster Bank
- Bank of Ireland
- Northern Bank Limited trading as Danske Bank
- Diageo Northern Ireland Limited
- Barclays Bank UK PLC
- Goldman Sachs International
- Upstream Working Capital Limited and Upstream Trade Finance Limited
- Woodland Kitchens (N.I.) Limited
- Cordovan Capital
- Whiterock Capital Partners
- Business Growth Fund
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Practice head
Fearghal O’Loan
Other key lawyers
Douglas Anderson; Julie Huddleston