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Our Services range from banking regulation and general corporate banking matters to complex capital markets, securitisation and structured finance transactions.

Acting for the main clearing and lending banks in Ireland we also act for other financial institutions, direct lenders, corporates, SMEs and individuals in their capacity as lenders or borrowers in a wide range of secured lending transactions.  

We advise banks and other financial institutions on an ongoing basis on the preparation of appropriate template documents for the purpose of lending transactions, receivables financing transactions, mortgage products and a variety of other credit related products as well as in relation to standard form documents for bank accounts.  We also advise on compliance with obligations under legislation relating to credit reporting, credit servicing, risk retention, consumer protection, loans to consumer and small to medium sized enterprise (SME) borrowers and similar matters. 

Active in the highly specialised areas of corporate acquisition and leveraged finance, we are particularly experienced in acting for international private equity and corporate clients, global corporate restructuring aligned with corporate migration into Ireland.  We have also advised on many large acquisition finance transactions in recent years including the financing of Management Buy Outs (MBOs), private equity, Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions and complex real estate projects.    

We bring a strength and depth of expertise to bear for our clients which enables us to advise on all aspects of our clients’ business connected with their financing transactions or the provision or consumption of financial services.  

Trusted By

KBC
Domus
Ulster_Bank
European Investment Bank
Capita
NAMA
Limerick 2030
Yew Grove
Samco Systems
Danske
Tribeca Holdings
AIB
Standard Life
Bank of Ireland
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Lisa Killeen is learned and astute. She understands the brief especially complex matters, she takes a professionally strong and capable stand and she represents the client thoroughly. Her communication skills are excellent and continuously keeps us briefed.

Lisa Killeen

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020

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They are capable, experienced and commercial. Practice head(s): Harry Fehily and Lisa Killeen.

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020

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Very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. Practice head(s): Harry Fehily and Lisa Killeen.

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020

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Holmes provides services across Ireland with an office in London also. The team is particularly active in property finance, advising on a number of high-profile development finance matters, M&A financing and restructuring transactions.

Lisa Killeen

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020

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Excellent firm with a very good reputation

Banking & Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Excellent people. Practical clear advice.

Banking & Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Lisa Killeen is our banking partner – excellent to deal with – very knowledgeable and efficient.

Lisa Killeen

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Meet the Team

Awards, Membership and Recognition

British Association for Sport and Law
Chambers & Partners
Chambers Ireland - CSR Awards 2019
CTA - Tax institute
EMEA Leading Firm 2021
EMEA Next Generation Partners 2021
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Legal 500
Cork Chamber Member 2021
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PNLA
Winner Best Employer Award