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.

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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

Other key lawyers

Ian McNamee, Paddy Rath