About

Founded in 1836 and currently part of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group, Ulster Bank has grown into one of Ireland’s “big four” commercial banks that serves over a million customers in the Republic of Ireland. Its legal team is among the best in Ireland, evidenced by its impressive record of successful transactions completed in recent months. In July 2018, the bank announced a €15m “Weather Agri Fund” to support farmers affected by drought and the year’s earlier severe weather. The bank also announced, in June 2018, a €45m investment into Brindley Healthcare, a major Irish nursing home company as part of its expansion plan. The excellent internal processes and well-established team culture are matched by the calibre of individual within the function. Just some notable names include general counsel Rachel Curran, head of litigation, regulatory investigations and risk Noel Gaughran and head of legal and problem debt management Dara O’Donnell.