Maples Group

Testimonials

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• ‘It is a real pleasure to work with the Maples Dublin team led by Mary O’Neill. The Maples lawyers have meticulous attention to detail and are extremely pleasant and practical in their approach to legal issues. ’

• ‘I particularly value Mary O’Neill as a provider of legal services to our team. Mary is dependable, with a meticulous attention to detail. Mary is also a real pleasure to deal with and it is always great to get the opportunity to work on a transaction together. Mary plays a key role in our transactions and we are grateful for her great support and dedication. ’

• ‘The team are very responsive and knowledgeable about the wider aviation industry. They represent many of the key industry players and are one of the leading offshore service providers.’

• ‘Mary O'Neill and Eoin O'Leary - very personable and responsive. a pleasure to work with.’

• ‘The team is experienced and quick to act. They can support and execute the deal efficiently. The team can also draw on the expertise of Cayman and BVI colleagues to complement the onshore offering. ’

• ‘Mary O'Neill is a leading aviation partner in Ireland. She always delivers and never gets flustered under pressure. She has solutions to problems and can work with clients to tailor them to their needs. ’

• ‘We have a strong working relationship with Maples and also the wider Maples FS organisation. On the legal side, we see Maples as one of the strongest aviation law practices in Ireland with excellent reach into the UK and other jurisdictions. In addition to their excellent work product, we view them as cost effective.’

• ‘The partner and associates we have worked with at Maples are exceptionally responsive and provide quick turnaround in what is a very time sensitive industry. They provide a commercial approach to resolving issues whilst also navigating multiple parties in the transactions. We have a very positive experience with Mary O'Neill (Partner) and Alex Walsh (Associate).'

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Mary O'Neill

Maples Group

Mary is a partner of Maples and Calder's Asset Finance team in the Maples Group's Dublin office.  Mary advises private equity investors, operating lessors, financial institutions and airlines on a wide range of asset finance structures.  These include asset backed securitisations, aviation platform establishment, warehouse financings, portfolio asset sales & purchases, operating & finance lease structures as well as export credit agency facilities.  Mary has an extensive aviation industry background having worked in this sector for many years and brings a wealth of sectoral knowledge to her role.