The key names at Elliott Duffy Garrett are Kevin McVeigh, who heads up the corporate and banking practice; securitisation, capital markets and social housing finance specialist Cathy Murphy; and associate John McElrone. The practice is praised for its 'professionalism, sector knowledge and legal skills'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professionalism; diversity; preparedness; client focus; results driven; experienced; technically proficient; ability to respond urgently to complex matters.’

  • ‘Diligence; preparation; commercially minded; legally astute; motivated to secure results for clients.

Key clients

  • Northern Bank Limited T/A Danske Bank
  • Keenan Corporate Finance (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • BDO Belfast
  • HNH Group
  • Ennis Property Finance DAC
  • Feniton Property Finance DAC
  • KPMG
  • McKeague Morgan (Insolvency Practitioners)
  • Premium Credit Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Lloyds Bank plc on the NI aspects of a public securitisation of a mortgage loan book.
  • Advised Deutsche Bank AG on the NI elements of a capital market transaction.
  • Advised Keenan Corporate Finance & Northern Bank Limited t/a Danske Bank in connection with contentious commercial litigation with David Prentice (Cars) Limited and which was resolved via mediation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kevin McVeigh

Other key lawyers

Cathy Murphy, John McElrone