Hayes Solicitors LLP has achieved further growth in its banking and finance practice, in part thanks to its focus on developing its alternative lender client base. It continues to be noted for real estate and development finance, acquisition finance and corporate lending. The firm also advises a range of borrowers across multiple industries, including healthcare, real estate and automotive. Tim Waghorn heads the banking and financial services team, having practised in the Ireland, London and international markets.

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  • ‘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.’

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Key clients

  • IIU Nominees
  • The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
  • Allied Irish Banks
  • Pepper Asset Servicing (managing portfolios for CarVal and Goldman Sachs)
  • Dunport Capital Management
  • Castlehaven Property Finance
  • HBFI
  • Santiago Capital
  • InvoiceFair (t/a Financefair)
  • Elkstone Partners
  • Grenke Invoice Finance
  • Trend Technologies Group
  • RHD Housing
  • Ditton Investments / Fitzditton
  • Blainroe Golf Club CLG
  • Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland

Work highlights

  • Advised Allied Irish Banks on property acquisition facilities for upwards of 350 units of residential accommodation to form part of a private rental scheme investment portfolio held by an ICAV.
  • Advised InvoiceFair (t/a Financefair) on arrangements to expand their offering of development finance projects to be funded through funding provided by LCM Partners.
  • Advised IIU Nominees on an ongoing basis on debt facilities and related security to investee companies, including in connection with a paired equity investment and ongoing debt funding arrangements for Datalex.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tim Waghorn

Other key lawyers

James Griffin