‘Lead partner is supported by a strong team, allows for excellent turnaround times and quality access to the firm.’

‘Very commercial, extremely responsive to queries, understand how the client operates and adapts to work with them.’

‘Kevin Lynch -best in class. Focuses on key material issues which ensures transactions get done efficiently and on time.‘

‘My experience with the banking & finance team has always been top class. They provided an exceptional blend of in-depth knowledge and commercial awareness that is matched by very few within the industry.’

‘Imelda Shiels is an incredibly hard-worker, who is always available to her clients, and provides an exceptional balance of defending the client’s position, but also the commercial awareness to know where to give a little in order to support a negotiation process, with a view to achieving the best result.’

‘A very user-friendly team who stand out for their pragmatism and collaborative working with lender counsel. Extremely proactive in transaction management and forward solving, their efficient and organised approach, reliability and dedication provides immeasurable assurance from a client perspective.’

‘Ciara Buckley is immensely knowledgeable (particularly of current market practice) with an impressive ability to add value in a concise and efficient manner. Insightful and dedicated, provides a first in class service.’

‘Audrey Hughes – dedicated, knowledgeable, client-focused and highly commercial. I particularly valued Audrey’s command of the complex transaction and her ability to influence across disciplines. And to top it off, an absolute pleasure to work with and a much needed blast of fresh air.’

‘Imelda Shiels is the standout partner. She always protects the bank/client from a legal perspective but is also commercial in terms of supporting the customer and ensuring that the deal successfully closes in a timely manner. When it comes to complex transactions with a number of different aspects, Imelda has the experience, skills and knowledge to ensure a satisfactory outcome for all parties and there is no person I would select ahead of her to be on any transaction.’

‘Darragh Geraghty (New York) and Ben Rayner are the team we’ve worked with, and they have set an example for every lawyer I work with. They are timely, knowledgeable, and thorough.’

‘The team is very capable and goes beyond the extra mile in supporting what are often extremely short notice requests and turnaround times. The level of service, expertise and prioritisation of urgent requests is beyond that of my dealings with any other law firms for the same type of work.’

‘I deal with partners Irene Nic Chárthaigh and Neil Campbell. They, together with their team, are very engaging, responsive and have a deep understanding and expertise. They proactively bring a broad holistic view to bear on discussions and communicate in manner which is easily understood by a varied audience.’

‘Karol Fox is prompt in addressing matters and getting to the nub of the issue, quickly providing a reasoned view with respect to ensuring matters progress.’

‘Karol Fox is a market leader within the banking and finance sector. He is very knowledgeable about the sector and current market trends. Karol is also very approachable and contactable and always willing to help with regards to ad hoc queries.’

‘Cathy Grant is superb. Her responsiveness, commercial awareness and technical excellence make her one of the best finance partners in Ireland we have worked with.’

‘Will Carmody understands the banks’ risk profile and is proactive in managing transactions to ensure the risk profile is acceptable.’

‘Irene Nic Chárthaigh’s ability to quickly understand complex structures and provide clear and relevant advice is unrivalled.’

‘Micheál Grace always goes above and beyond for us and will also make himself available when needed. He also has a deep understanding of the products we are advising on and a lot of experience in this space. He is invaluable.’

‘I would describe Matheson’s banking team as energetic, technically strong and collaborative. We have always found them to be a very solid choice for corporate banking transactions.’

‘David O’Mahony – personable, pragmatic, solutions focused. Maireadh Dale – hugely experienced, strong interpersonal skills that can help in resolving difficult situations, unflappable.’

‘For me, Matheson provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for any request put to them. The level of market awareness together with prompt action on queries, drafting of documents and the professional nature of all dealings, is superb.’

‘Patrick Molloy is very pragmatic, explains legal issues extremely well to lenders, and is unruffled by pressure.’

‘Paul Carroll – I would describe Paul as being strong technically, hard-working and very responsive. He is extremely level headed and a great communicator. Overall, a great leader on complex transactions.’

‘Paul Carroll is an outstanding lawyer, technically excellent, calm under pressure, responsive, efficient, and good value for money. He is a great asset to the banking and finance team at Matheson.’

‘The team in Matheson is very commercially aware and consistently provides an excellent service. They work to tight timelines and always deliver a top class product on time and within budget. They are innovative in terms of how they produce draft documents and I understand they have invested extensively in document automation.’

‘David O’Mahony always goes the extra mile. He is very astute and commercially aware. I can ring him at any time and he will always make himself available when we need to get something done.’

‘The banking and finance team are our go to trusted legal partner as we can always depend on their superior knowledge, prompt engagement and commercial solutions. Their advice is clear, in plain English and is delivered in a format that works with our requirements.’

‘Josh Hogan and John Boyle are both exceptional in their knowledge of regulatory considerations and the particular considerations of our organisation. They are always professional, engaging, available at short notice and solution orientated. You can have confidence that with Josh and John you will receive expert advice with successful client outcomes at the core of what they do. ’

‘Tom Dane is an excellent lawyer on complex transactions. Available, across the detail and commercial at all times.’

‘Philip Murphy – I would regard Philip as the best corporate banking lawyer in the country. He is technically peerless and brings an outstanding level of professionalism to everything he does. He is also very strong on the interpersonal side and is very adept at resolving challenging issues and driving transactions forward.’

‘Éamon Ó Cuív is a key contact for us in the area of sustainable finance. He has been active in this space for longer than most and has an exceptional technical ability. He is also very personable and generous with his time and expertise. We would regard him as a very significant asset for McCanns.’

‘Eamon DeValera – a knowledgeable lawyer with a deep insight into the banking environment and our business, who consistently provides innovative solutions. Always responsive to any requests with a clear focus on solutions. Aidan Gleeson – excellent lawyer, hard working, responsive and efficient. Deep knowledge of our business, banking requirements and documents, he consistently provides prompt and professional service and solutions. ’

‘We found Stuart McCarron and his team to be first class. Exceptional client service and responsiveness with clear, concise advice and guidance.’

‘Niall McDowell is a first class lawyer. He really understands the market and his clients’ commercial objectives. He adds value at every turn in a transaction. He is a deal maker and a lawyer that you want on your side in a challenging market. Simply superb. ’

‘WF have some outstanding individual partners who provide best in class service as banking lawyers. Jason Hollis is a great example of a lawyer we trust and like working with. He not only has good legal technical knowledge, but is able to clearly communicate the risks and mitigations of a situation and advise on the best course of action. He has a risk-based approach and focuses on the key material items rather than getting caught up on non-material points.’

‘William Fry’s banking team have consistently provided my team with exceptional service and expertise. Throughout my time working with them, I have consistently been impressed by their proactive approach to every aspect of our business dealings.’

‘Padraic Kinsella, in my opinion, is one of the strongest banking lawyers I have worked with in the Irish market. Padraic demonstrates a deep understanding of the commercial landscape and tailors his advice to meet the unique needs of each transaction. His attention to detail, combined with a forward thinking mindset, has proven invaluable in helping me navigate complex financings with confidence.’

‘Padraic Kinsella is my go to person. Even if not his area of expertise, he will ensure he connects me with the right person and I can tell he has made them aware of the value of the relationship as the service is as if coming directly from him.’

‘Lyn Brennan is one of the best lawyers in Ireland with the right mix of aligning all work with client requirements and then delivering expert legal advice. She is incredibly committed to her clients. Another major skill of Lyn’s is her ability to draw on expertise across William Fry as required to deliver superior client outcomes.’

‘Ciarán Herlihy, in particular, was available, responsive and had a great commercial knowledge of the industry.’

‘Ciarán Herhily’s ability to engage with clients, address concerns and lead the deals is outstanding.’

‘Jason Hollis – gifted lawyer and knows his stuff; easy to get on with and has great client engagement. Ciarán Herlihy – great client relationship partner and excellent to work alongside. Padraic Kinsella – very knowledgeable and great to work with on transactional matters. David O’Shea – exceptional senior associate – one to keep an eye on.’

‘Ray Byrne is a very approachable partner leading their banking team.’

‘Ray Byrne is the star of the team. He has extensive contacts across Ireland. I would describe him as highly knowledgeable, professional and responsive. I particularly appreciate his focus on getting transactions completed, focusing on solving problems and removing barriers to completion. His advice is second to none in the Irish market and we value this about him.’

‘Excellent people in the team, who are solution driven.’

‘The Banking and Finance team are very responsive and always available. The team are well staffed at all levels and are relentless in ensuring that transactions complete promptly and on time even where timelines are incredibly tight. The team are very well regarded in the market and have a deep understanding of the sector in which we operate.’

‘The banking and finance team is packed with enthusiastic and dynamic people. Ray Byrne has been our main point of contact and he has an in depth understanding of the work that we do. Ray is a stand-out partner. He is cool headed and does what it takes to get the job done.’

‘The team at Addleshaw Goddard are an engaged and highly functioning team that prioritise client needs and consistently deliver excellent results for their clients.’

‘Ray Byrne has been solution-focused and highly commercial in all his dealings with us. Ray is client-focused and always available, even at short notice. The wider team at Addleshaw Goddard has been highly practical when working on transactions with multiple counterparties and where there is significant time sensitivity.’

‘Beauchamps are highly regarded in the Irish market specialising in development finance and this is evidenced by the fact that they provide direct legal advice to many of the major stakeholders in the sector.’

‘Beauchamps’s knowledge of key timeframes, practices and procedures in the sector is second to none and therefore sets them apart from many other firms operating in this space.’

‘Daniel Cashman – incredibly astute and knowledgeable lawyer. Rare to find a lawyer who is well versed in all aspects of development finance lending, namely banking/finance law and construction law. Aside from specific advice on instructed cases, I would often pick up the phone to get a steer from Daniel on construction law queries. One of Daniel’s key attributes is that he remains calm in all scenarios.’

‘Eoin Lee is meticulous, responsive and thorough in all aspects of his work.’

‘We find the high degree of involvement/oversight of the senior partner to be very unusual in the context of managing the detail of documents being negotiated. He is always available. ’

‘Partner led service with reasonable fees and always available. ’

‘Daniel Cashman is the best banking lawyer in the business. Personal service always. Has a grasp of all details of the law and available to discuss cases anytime. ’

‘Excellent team who are commercial, easily contactable and understand the needs of their customer.’

‘Donal O’Donovan’s team are great to work with, always very quick to provide fee quotes which are well thought out and competitive. The initial work the guys do in advance of being appointed allows them to get a full understanding of the proposed transaction and what is involved.’

‘Paraic O’Kennedy – commercially astute, affable and knowledgeable lawyer with extensive experience in banking law.’

‘Deirdre McBennett: Hugely accessible, knowledgable, leverages off industry knowledge, fantastic ability to translate banking issues in a way that makes them easy to absorb, great communicator and strategic advisor.’

‘Mark Kavanagh – very engaging and always available at short notice to discuss key issues as they arose. Managed the overall transactions extremely well and delivered against expectations.’

‘Excellent access to partners. Very commercial and diligent in their work.’

‘Jenny Ahern has really deep legal knowledge and experience. She brings a solution focused mindset to deals.’

‘Simon Mahon is a very good lawyer. He is engaged and develops long term relationships with the client interests at the centre of matters.’

‘The team are very collaborative and offer excellent advice at competitive rates. They are favoured by lending teams for their practical, no-nonsense commerciality.’

‘Conor Keaveny and John-Hugh Colleran are our main contacts. Both are highly capable, personable and pragmatic lawyers who get deals closed with a minimum of fuss and within budget. ’

‘The banking team at Dillon Eustace are well regarded in the industry and well respected by the bank. They have strong collaboration with the bank and make a strong effort to build relationships with the relevant people. ’

‘I have worked with DE on a number of occasions and found them excellent to deal with. I know and trust Conor Keaveny who is an excellent overall banking lawyer who has delivered on numerous occasions. He not only has good legal knowledge but is able to clearly communicate the risks and mitigants of a situation and advise on the best course of action.’

‘Pleasant people, good relationship building, good commercial approach’

‘Thorough advice – DE really take time to go through everything we need to know.’

‘Very experienced and solution driven team ’

‘Good communication and problem solving. ’

‘Maples have always impressed, particularly their finance and banking team. The ability of the finance team to execute complex deals logically and in a timely manner despite numerous hurdles is testament to the strength of the team. ’

‘Sarah Francis is much sought after and for good reason. Sarah is a natural problem solver and has an ability to work through complex matters under pressure. Sarah cuts through legal jargon and her use of plain English is much appreciated, particularly when dealing with non legal stakeholders.’

‘The team is proactive, commercial and very easy to deal with’

‘Vanessa Lawlor is technically excellent, commercial and responsive – always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Sarah Francis is very knowledgeable and has great attention to detail. She’s able to explain legal topics in a way that’s easily understandable by non-legal staff. ’

‘The banking & finance team work seamlessly with the real estate practice. Excellent market knowledge across a variety of products.’

‘Partner level engagement, market leading expertise across a number of specialisms, cross-jurisdictional support and collaboration, and a commercial, problem solving and facilitative attitude, which makes them an easy go to for financing support. ’

‘Vanessa Lawlor and Alma O’Sullivan are extremely pleasant to work with, both of whom have an incredible reservoir of information and are ever ready to support. They are our go to for transaction support in Ireland and always offer value for money. ’

‘We have worked with Philip Lee on several transactions and they have impressed us with their speed, professionalism and their commercial awareness on each of these transactions. If we need to execute a transaction quickly, we always use Philip Lee.’

‘Louis Burke – commercially astute and knowledgeable lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of development finance lending. Successfully leads a highly skilled team and works incredibly well under tight deadlines. One of Louis’ key strengths is his affable yet no-nonsense approach and he tends to always have several solutions for any problems that arise. Sean Forsyth is a hard-working and well-rounded lawyer who repeatedly delivers on all projects. His attention to detail is very strong and it is evident that he is highly regarded by his peers in other firms. ’

‘Ruairí Mac Cumhaill is quick to turn work around and give an objective view on proposals. ’

‘Philip Lee really is an exceptional firm to be interacting with and would now be regarded as the ‘go to’ firm for us. Communication, responsiveness and a willingness to find a solution for all parties, sets Philip Lee apart from other firms. In an environment where personal relationships seem secondary, this is not the case with Philip Lee and if a partner doesn’t answer your call they will always, without fail, call you back before the need for a second call.’

‘Louis Burke is a standout performer. His professionalism, energy and responsiveness takes the stress away for clients. When dealing with Philip Lee you always feel like you are dealing with knowledgeable people who are part of a very efficient high performing team.’

‘The Philip Lee team are highly efficient, excellent at their jobs and provide a great service.’

‘Louis Burke – very commercial and excellent with dealing with our borrower’s solicitors.’

‘The Philip Lee team excels in communication and consistently closes deals more efficiently than any of their competitors. ’

‘RDJ provide an excellent well-rounded and concise form of legal service dealing with transactions practically and knowledgeably.’

‘Aisling O’Donovan provides prompt and clear advice with a real focus on progressing the transaction.’

‘RDJ are excellent communicators with the work they are doing for us. They come with solutions with the problems.’

‘Cian Fenton has a superior knowledge to any of the solicitors we deal with.’

‘Excellent people in the team, who are solution driven and very approachable to discuss issues as they arise.’

‘Excellent people in the team who have a can do attitude – Aisling O’Donovan and Brendan Cunningham.’

‘Knowledgeable, proactive and superior customer service in a friendly and helpful manner are core to the practice.’

‘Cian Fenton – exceptional service levels received from him and extremely knowledgeable in his specialist area with the interest our company to the forefront at all times.’

‘Good team around Andrew Traynor – responsive, pragmatic and experienced. ’

‘Andrew Traynor is an experienced transaction lawyer and has great teams to work with on cross-border deals.’

‘Very good understanding of fund structures and commercial drivers in the context of credit fund financings.’

‘Ian McNamee provides clear, pragmatic and tailored advice. He was good at dealing with opposing counsel and their client with the minimum of debate.’

‘The banking team is reliable, safe and trustworthy. The advice they give is second to none and that makes them stand out – they will tell you what you need hear, not what you want to hear. ’

‘Mick Hanley- I’m known and worked with Mick for years. He is standout in his field, is a safe pair of hands and someone I would always recommend for solid advice.

‘Danny Heffernan – I’ve known Danny for years, he is a great support to Mick and cares for his clients. ’

‘The firm is strong on responsiveness, proactive, competent and efficient. The firm stands out through driving transactions to a close. ’

‘Tim Waghorn and James Griffin stood out as being responsive, proactive and competent.’

‘The team have delivered on the tasks we appointed them for. I was satisfied with the services provided. ’

‘Partner Tim Waghorn is very engaging, is easy to get in touch with and addresses queries in a swift manner. He and his team delivered on what we appointed them to do. ’

‘Professional and responsive. Great attitude and reply when they say they will.’

‘Tim Waghorn is a standout for us. Exceptionally available and responsive. Always gives a well considered response and a full response – anticipating issues and being proactive.’

‘A highly talented and experienced team. Very responsive.’

‘Lisa Killeen is a very experienced banking partner. Her ability to deal with complex issues and deadlines efficiently means you are always confident that the deal will get completed.’