Christine O'Donovan
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPMason Hayes & Curran LLP is active in a wide spectrum of aviation and asset finance matters, often acting for aircraft manufacturers, lessors, aviation investors, banks and other financial institutions in the space. ECA financing is a key pillar of strength for the team, which is adept at handling securitisations, warehouse financings, sale and leaseback transactions, and structured finance work, among other areas. The department is home to David McGovern and Christine O’Donovan, the chair of the firm; both are highly regarded asset finance specialists. Head of tax Niamh Caffrey is a key name.
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Testimonials
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‘This is a very strong team that is growing with the arrival of David McGovern. David is very experienced and knows as much as anyone in his position in the industry. ’
‘David McGovern - goes above and beyond to build and look after the relationship. Very approachable and commercially focused. ’
‘Excellent, user friendly, great turnaround times.’
‘Very responsive, proactive and supportive on transactions. ’
‘David McGovern: excellent lawyer with a in-depth knowledge of the the industry. Andrea Gleasure: excellent lawyer, organised, proactive and keen to find solutions to problems that come up.’
Key clients
- Airbus Financial Services and affiliates
- Avia Solutions Group
- Azorra Aviation
- Icelease Aviation
- Lobo Leasing Limited
- Bpifrance (French Export Credit Agency)
- BNP Paribas
- Chinese Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC)
- CMB Leasing
- Euler Hermes (German Export Credit Agency)
Work highlights
- Acted for Lobo Leasing Limited, which have established a joint venture with EMP Structured Assets GmbH on the purchase a portfolio of six new and used helicopters from subsidiaries of the Avincis Group in Spain and Italy.
- Advised CALC Global Leasing Limited on the sale and novation of five Airbus A320 aircraft on lease to an Indian lessee and acted as Irish transaction counsel.
- Acted as counsel to EDC on the lease and secured financing of up to 20 Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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David McGovern
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPPractice head
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David McGovern