The ‘strong’ team at Carson McDowell acts for a broad range of clients from financial institutions to corporate borrowers on real estate finance, energy finance and cross-border lending matters. Practice head Sinead McGrath routinely receives instructions on securitised financing transactions and acquisition finance matters in the construction sector. Secured lending transactions are key to Damian McElholm’s practice, while Rachel Lewis supports on acquisition finance and mortgage-backed securitisation work.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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‘Strong team of local partners who are personable and professional.’
‘Damian McElholm has been excellent in diligently completing the numerous bank financing opportunities I have worked with him on. Very approachable and clear communicator.’
Key clients
- Fane Valley Co-operative Society Limited
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
Advising the funders, including BNP Paribas and Bank of America, on the Northern Irish aspects of the funding of several Purpose Built Student Accommodation Projects in Belfast operated by Student Roost with a value of > £100m.
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Practice head
Sinead McGrath
Other key lawyers
Damian McElholm; Rachel Lewis