Micheál Buckley
Matheson LLPMatheson LLP is a leading firm in the DCM, structured finance and securitisation arena, with an excellent track record in advising on several headline matters in the debt capital markets space. Turlough Galvin is a key figure in DCM work; other key names include Richard Kelly, William Foot and CLO expert Christian Donagh, who also handles structured finance, securitisation and repackaging programmes. Micheál Buckley is also singled out for his expertise in the DCM arena. On the ECM side, the department continues to handle a steady workflow of transactions, and is particularly well known for its expertise in de-SPAC transactions. George Brady, David Jones, Fergus Bolster, and David Fitzgibbon are key partners in equity matters. Eoin Shiel and Niamh Sheerin have left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘ The practice is unique in how it aligns with the in-house team here. They are always looking ahead, not just at issues raised specifically with them. ’
‘Caroline Kearns is a stand out lawyer. Caroline looks beyond the issues raised to identify and address risks other than those raised specifically. Very safe hands. ’
‘Hugely knowledgeable and responsive team for Irish law securitisation vehicles and capital markets. Go to firm and team in Ireland.’
‘Alan Keating and Micheál Buckley are outstanding to work with. They have excellent knowledge of Irish legal matters and are always very responsive and generate high quality work product. ’
‘The team members at Matheson that we have worked with have always shown themselves to be very approachable and responsive to any queries we may have and come back with clear direct advice within a very short timeframe. ’
‘Christian Donagh and Alan Bunbury are stand-out partners in their field. They are always available, commercial, and excellent managers of their clients.
‘Richard Kelly stood out to me for the approach that he championed. Richard was also extremely personable and responsive, always responding quickly even out of hours. Richard consistently provided pragmatic solutions that helped us navigate from where we were (a problem with no solution) to an excellent outcome of an instrument that we could softly test with investors and deliver swiftly and cost effectively.’
‘The Matheson Capital Markets team has a huge amount of experience in all types of capital markets transactions, delivering advice in a timely manner and always available to discuss matters at short notice. Their responsiveness is excellent. Matheson ranks top for Capital Markets in Ireland.'
Key clients
- Aegon Asset Management
- Albacore Capital LLP
- Alantra Corporate Portfolio Advisors, S.L.
- Ally Financial
- Anchorage
- Andbank
- Ares Management
- Arini Capital
- Audax Group
- Banco Santander
- Barclays Bank
- BlackRock
- Blackstone Credit
- Cerberus
- Chenavari
- Citibank
- Credit Suisse
- Dell Bank
- Deutsche Bank
- Fidelity
- Funding Circle
- Goldman Sachs
- Hayfin Capital Management
- JPMorgan
- Macquarie
- Natixis
- Oaktree
- Onate
- Sculptor Capital Management
- Société Générale
- Sound Point Capital Management
- Stenn International
- UBS
- UniCredit
- WisdomTree
Work highlights
- Acted for MariaDB in relation to a SPAC matter.
- Advised ProKidney on an Up-C de-SPAC transaction.
Lawyers
Rising stars: Capital markets: Debt
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading individuals: Capital markets: Debt
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Christian Donagh
Matheson LLP
Next Generation Partners: Capital markets: Debt
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Richard Kelly
Matheson LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Fitzgibbon, Turlough Galvin