LK Shields Solicitors LLP
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is highly regarded for acting as counsel to Irish pillar banks, and is equally adept at assisting corporate borrowers with a range of banking and finance matters. The group also reports an uptick in instructions from alternative lenders. Under the leadership of Jenny Ahern, the team fields expertise in advising on acquisition finance, growth finance, property and development finance, trade finance and receivables finance. Simon Mahon and property finance expert Peter O’Reilly are also key figures in the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘A strong team that takes a commercial approach to deal negotiation and closing.’
‘Jenny Ahern is a top quality legal professional that is able to provide concise and quality legal advice. She willingly takes the lead on finding solutions to issues as they arise.'
‘Efficient, reliable and knowledgeable firm. Consistently deliver exceptional service.’
‘Stand out partner is Jenny Ahern, whose attention to detail and advice in difficult circumstances is second to none.’
‘Jenny Ahern is a fantastic Head of Banking. Works hard, excellent commercial acumen and fantastic client relationship skills. ’
Key clients
- Renatus Capital Partners & CRS Cold Storage Group
- Ndevor Systems Limited t/a Phorest
- Home Building Finance Ireland (Lending) DAC
- The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
- Kajima Ireland Limited
- Ameresco Limited
- Ellwood Homes Development Limited
- Capitalflow Group DAC
- Finance Ireland Credit Solutions Designated Activity Company
Work highlights
- Assisted Allied Irish Banks with a range of corporate lending, acquisition finance, trade finance and commercial property finance transactions.
- Advised Kajima on the financing by Allied Irish Banks of a large-scale PRS (private rented sector) development in Belmayne Co, Dublin.
- Advised HBFI in relation to the provision of residential site acquisition and development finance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jenny Ahern