Mark Kavanagh
ByrneWallace LLPByrneWallace LLP is home to an experienced team which remains at the forefront of social housing finance and alternative lending matters. Mark Kavanagh heads up the practice, and is well versed in advising on real estate finance and alternative lending issues. Deirdre McBennett has extensive expertise in handling social, affordable and cost rental housing finance, often acting as counsel to approved housing bodies and regulated funds. Lisa Cawley and consultant Clare O’Hare, who splits her time between Dublin and London, are key contacts for securitisations and structured finance mandates. Paraic O’Kennedy, Elizabeth Ryan and Triona Ryan are notable practitioners.
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‘The team is very down to earth, approachable and available. They explain banking concepts so that I (without banking experience) can quickly grasp the point, saving me time. The are highly responsive and know when to put the focus on detail and when to put the focus on the commercial big picture that we are trying to achieve.’
‘Deirdre McBennett is consistently excellent. Wide breadth of experience and provides excellent advice across all of our banking activities. She and her team go above and beyond to keep a positive client relationship while keeping costs reasonable. Michael O'Neill is an excellent support. ’
‘Large firm, but has that personal feel when talking to partners. Collaboration between partners is very smooth without the usual of having to bill to brief partners who don't know the ins and outs of a deal. ’
‘Paraic O’Kennedy is the most personal lawyer in the market. Doesn't get hung up on immaterial matters. Is commercial and knows when to push with other side or park minor issues.'
‘Experienced , knowledgeable, solution oriented, fast response.’
‘The level of knowledge, dedicated and commitment to the task and achieving in a timely and efficient manner. Always personable and breaking down complicated contracts into easily digestible language for non-legal people.'
Key clients
- BTL Commercial Lending I DAC
- BPCI Originator DAC
- Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC trading as Pepper Asset Servicing (Pepper)
- Avvio
- Aurium Capital Markets LLP
- Re-Turn (Deposit Return Scheme Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee)
- Immunocore Ireland Limited
- Neuromod Devices Limited
- Oaklee Housing
- GridBeyond Limited
- Property investment fund (ICAV)
Work highlights
- Advised Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC in relation to the sale and purchase of a €770m portfolio of performing residential BTL loans and subsequent warehouse securitisation.
- Advised Re-Turn on its €27.5m financing by Bank of Ireland for the development and rollout of the Ireland’s new national Deposit Return Scheme.
- Advised Aurium Social Housing (Ireland) on a secured €100m loan from Ingka Investments Financial Assets Ireland Limited to acquire and develop properties for social housing in Ireland.
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Mark Kavanagh