Walkers is best known for fund finance and structured finance, a strength of the firm globally. The primarily lender-side firm also has broad coverage of the acquisition finance, commercial lending, loan portfolio transactions, and real estate and development finance arenas, among others. In addition, the Dublin team advises a number of borrowers in the real estate segment, as well as funds and sponsors seeking leverage. Fund finance specialist Andrew Traynor and Noeleen Ruddy , who is noted for structured finance and non-performing loan sales, co-lead the finance and capital markets team. Ian McNamee provides further expertise in fund finance.
Testimonials
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‘Good team around Andrew Traynor - responsive, pragmatic and experienced. ’
‘Andrew Traynor is an experienced transaction lawyer and has great teams to work with on cross-border deals.’
‘Very good understanding of fund structures and commercial drivers in the context of credit fund financings.’
‘Ian McNamee provides clear, pragmatic and tailored advice. He was good at dealing with opposing counsel and their client with the minimum of debate.’
Key clients
- Avia Solution Group
- Deutsche Bank
- Eagle Street Partners
- Goldman Sachs International
- Go Ahead Group
- Hertz Corporation
- Man Group
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Swissport International
- Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Traynor, Noeleen Ruddy