A&L Goodbody LLP has a fine record in handling equity and debt capital markets transactions. Key areas of instruction include high-value debt transactions and structured finance matters, and the department has seen an increase in matters involving private equity and hedge fund-linked structuring. The firm is also at the forefront of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transactions. Peter Walker heads up the debt capital markets (DCM) and structured finance group, in which Ciarán Rogers, Adrian Burke and Jack Sheehy stand out as key practitioners, and is home to emerging talents Sinead O’Connor and Michelle Daly. The equity capital markets (ECM) group is led by Paul White, and is often instructed in work involving initial public offerings (IPOs) and Irish businesses listing and raising capital on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Charles Carroll is a key name for equity matters, and Jennie Quirke is ‘very diligent and responsive’. Eoin Shiel has joined the equity capital markets group.
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Testimonials
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‘Best in class on loan sales and securitisations.’
‘The team always deliver. We like their approach of talking us through their advice directly to allow us to ask questions and truly understand the advice before following up with detailed notes that we can then refer back to. The team is stable and we have had the same contacts for some years now which enhances our experience and comfort levels with the team who know us really well at this stage.’
‘Jennie Quirke is very diligent and responsive. If we miss each other, she always follows up and makes sure we have what we need. Paul White and Charlie Carroll are also extremely knowledgeable and able to provide efficient advices.’
‘Very knowledgeable around securitisation processes and therefore a good fit with what we required.’
‘Friendly, time for a laugh, pragmatic when required.’
‘They work as a real team, providing the customer a solution for all Irish regulatory, mercantile and tax issues.’
‘Peter Walker: very significant experience in Irish issues and in particular in transactions related to English Law. He guides customers in a pragmatic way while maintaining very solid legal excellence.’
Key clients
- Prothena Corporation plc
- RVL Pharmaceuticals plc
- Cairn Homes plc
- Glenveagh Properties Plc
- Corre Energy BV
- Malin Corporation plc
- Oneview Healthcare plc
- Perrigo Company plc
- Jefferies LLC
- Glantus Holdings plc
Work highlights
- Advised Permanent TSB and Fastnet Securities on a securitisation structure matter.
- Acted as Irish counsel to the issuer and joint investment managers on the establishment of a multi-currency gold-backed ETC programme governed by Irish law and approved by the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Acted as lead counsel to the Bank of Ireland on its disposal of an Irish non-performing loan portfolio with an approximate value of €800m.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates: Capital markets: Equity
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jennie Quirke
A&L Goodbody LLPEoin Shiel
A&L Goodbody LLPLeading partners: Capital markets: Equity
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Paul White
A&L Goodbody LLPNext Generation Partners: Capital markets: Debt
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sinéad O’Connor
A&L Goodbody LLP
Michelle Daly
A&L Goodbody LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Walker, Paul White