Mason Hayes & Curran LLP continues to handle a steady workflow of DCM, structured finance and derivatives work. The department has seen an increase in structured finance matters, as well as in asset-backed securities and secured notes programmes. Daragh O’Shea, who heads up the DCM, structured finance and derivatives practice, 'stands out for his vast experience of debt finance generally and his methodical and proactive approach to problem-solving, and he brings commercial acumen and pragmatism in managing transactions and negotiations'. In the ECM space, led by the 'stand out capital markets partner' Justin McKenna, the group has a solid track record in handling equity deals and IPOs, notably advising Fulcrum Metals on its IPO on the AIM stock exchange. David Mangan left the firm in March 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Mason Hayes & Curran LLP comes highly recommended because of its professionalism, experience of working in and for private businesses and international financial institutions, commitment, efficiency, proactive approach and deep knowledge of financial instruments and regulatory requirements.’

  • ‘All the MHP team is exceptional, still I would like to stress that Daragh O'Shea and Andrew Gill are always my preferred port of call - professionalism, quality, fast and proactive response and high work ethics.’

  • ‘The team at MH&C listens to the client's concerns and therefore accurately addresses the issue at hand. When the issue is complex and has many nuances, this is crucial. The team is very responsive, accurate and dependable. The quality of the legal analysis goes without saying. ’

  • ‘The team we work with (which includes Daragh O'Shea, Eoin Traynor and Jamie MacDonald) is very attentive to clients; requests, responsive, proactive and efficient. Quality of advice is superb. The team we can certainly rely on with great confidence.’

  • ‘Justin McKenna is a stand out capital markets partner. He has good knowledge of the law and gives practical and strategic advice. I would highly recommend him.’

  • ‘Eoin Traynor has deep knowledge of the regulations related to structured finance, as well as experienced in advising different issuers to know the best practices. Responsive, rigorous, professional and always available. Eoin is a formidable lawyer, always taking care of response times and the quality of work. Daragh O'Shea is a great expert and vast expertise in the fields of debt capital markets & structured finance. A pleasure to work with him. Vey available and creates a sense of trust. He combines a remarkable commercial sense with outstanding technical skills. Great management of his team. Donna O'Leary: amazing professional with great technical knowledge and high degree of attention to detail. Always available to resolve any issues that are raised quickly and diligently.'

  • ‘Daragh O’Shea stands out for his vast experience of debt finance generally and his methodical and proactive approach to problem-solving. In addition, with his experience of working internationally and in-house, Daragh brings commercial acumen and pragmatism in managing transactions and negotiations. This kind of reliability and practical experience is priceless when dealing with high-stakes matters in the capital markets, and he has effectively acted as our guide to the Irish debt capital markets sector generally. Eoin Traynor: a senior associate who is impressive in his responsiveness and remarkable attention to detail. Whenever a client has questions or concerns, Eoin is quick to address them, providing timely updates and reassurances along the way, which is especially valuable when managing multiple documents in capital markets transactions.'

  • 'Jamie MacDonald and Andrew Gill have been on hand throughout the delivery of a number of regulatory pieces of work and have delivered exceptionally as and when needed, and at short notice.'

Key clients

  • MM Capital Limited and Elgin Property Limited
  • Davy Stockbrokers
  • J&E Davy
  • Fulcrum Mining
  • Normax Ltd.
  • CIX Capital International DAC
  • Berenberg
  • Longspur

Work highlights

  • Advised Fulcrum Metals on its IPO.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Capital markets: Equity
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Justin McKenna, Daragh O’Shea

Other key lawyers

Donna O’Leary, Eoin Traynor, Jamie MacDonald, Andrew Gill