Walkers has a highly rated practice in CMBS and CLOs, and is also at the forefront of insurance linked securities (ILS) and catastrophe bonds. The department is also highly regarded for handling securitisations and significant risk transfer (SRT) issues. Andrew Traynor brings over 20 years of experience in structured finance and securitisation work, notably in risk transfer transactions and bank capital management matters. Ian McNamee is another key figure in securitisation work, and Noeleen Ruddy and Paddy Rath are singled out for their expertise in CLOs.

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Testimonials

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‘Very knowledgeable, reliable, solid expertise, proactive in running independently with counter law firms.’
‘We regularly work with Walkers to advise on issues related to Irish counterparties, as well as for issues affecting an Irish affiliate of ours. Their ability to provide comprehensive, holistic, thoughtful and prompt advice is a distinguishing feature of their practice area.’
‘Andrew Traynor has regularly been the primary advisor we've turned to. He has been responsive, thoughtful, clear and commercial and it has led to a very helpful advisory relationship.’
‘The individuals are easy to work with and committed to delivering.’
‘Very broad client base, which enables them to provide good industry standard advice.’
‘All outstanding individuals.’
‘Very responsive, commercial and helpful with great knowledge of the market. They know the product area very well and our business and are great to deal with.’
‘We have a consistently good experience with Paddy Rath. He provides commercial advice and is extremely responsive.'

Key clients

Acer Tree Investment Management
Accunia
Aeon CRE UK 1 Designated Activity Company
Albacore Capital LLP
Apex Corporate Trustees (UK) Limited
Apollo Management
Ares Capital Management
Avia Solutions Group
Banco Santander
Banco Santander Totta
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of America Europe DAC
Bank of America N.A.
Barclays Bank
Barings
Bench Walk Advisors
Bridgepoint Management
Cairn Loan Management
Citibank
Creditshelf AG
Deutsche Bank
Five Arrows (Rothschild)
Hertz Global Holdings Inc.
HSBC Bank plc

Work highlights

Advised Standard Chartered Bank on a €1.5bn portfolio securitisation.
Assisted with over 20 CLO transactions, collectively valued at over €8bn.
Advised Volkswagen Financial Services on its first securitisation in the Polish market.