A&L Goodbody LLP is recognised for its strong track record in establishing new aircraft leasing platforms in Ireland, as well as advising on asset-backed securitisation structures. The practice is led by Marie O’Brien, who has deep expertise across the acquisition, leasing, financing and trading of a wide range of asset classes, including aircraft, rail assets, machinery and equipment. Séamus Ó Cróinín is particularly noted for his knowledge of cross-border finance arrangements. Also highly regarded is Keith Mulhern, whose practice spans a broad spectrum of asset finance work, from JOLCO structures and capital markets financing to operating leases and export credit agency-backed financings.

Matheson LLP is highly regarded for its advice on complex cross-border financing, leasing, commercial debt, and export credit agency-supported transactions. Practice co-head Rory McPhillips is noted for handling all Irish law aspects of multi-jurisdictional financing structures involving globally deployed aircraft and other assets. Fellow co-head Stuart Kennedy has significant experience in structuring aircraft sales, and representing lessors and airlines on leveraged, syndicated and export credit agency-backed facilities. Yvonne McWeeney is also a key contact, with broad experience in sales, financings and leasing structures, and acting for a wide range of lessors and financial institutions.

McCann FitzGerald LLP has extensive expertise across the aviation finance sector, advising on the establishment of aviation platforms in Ireland, aviation M&A, as well as corporate reorganisations and restructurings. The practice is co-led by a wide group of individuals: Laura Deignan, who focuses on aircraft finance and leasing; Colm Fanning, who is closely involved in major infrastructure projects; Joe Fay, who has a focus on banking and asset finance; Richard Gill, who is well-versed in cross-border aircraft portfolio financings; Hilary Marren, with a strong track record in advising prominent lessors, financiers and export credit agencies; Ronan Murphy, who is experienced in representing both purchasers and sellers of commercial aircraft; Georgina O’Riordan, who acts for leading lessors, arrangers and lenders across financing and leasing mandates; and Ian Payne, who covers the full life cycle of aircraft transactions. Also recommended is Kate Clancy, who is noted for her focus on banking, aviation finance and asset leasing matters.

Arthur Cox handles the full range of financing and leasing structures, with expertise spanning debt and export finance work, PDP financings, and capital markets products. The practice is led by Ruth Lillis, who has played a central role in several high-profile industry transactions with an Irish dimension. Also key is Fintan Kerins, who has extensive experience advising both domestic and international clients on aircraft leasing, shipping and secured financing matters.

Maples Group offers broad expertise across asset acquisitions, fund investments, and equity and debt capital markets work. The practice is led by Mary O’Neill, who is experienced in handling complex transactions such as bond issuances, JOLCO financings, M&A matters, and private equity platform establishments. Stephen Gardiner is a key figure in the team, noted for his asset finance work and for advising aircraft owners, lessors, and airlines on financing and leasing arrangements in Ireland. Eoin O’Leary also plays a central role, with particular expertise in aviation finance and leasing work, including ABS transactions, aircraft funding platform establishments, and sale-and-leaseback structures.

Mason Hayes & Curran Professional Services Ltd provides comprehensive advice on aviation financing, covering everything from cross-border structuring and regulatory issues to joint ventures and alternative funding solutions. The practice is headed by David McGovern, who specialises in all areas of aviation asset financing and leasing. Christine O’Donovan is recognised for her focus on international transactions, with expertise spanning corporate lending, acquisition finance, and asset finance. Also key is Andrea Gleasure, who regularly advises financial institutions, aircraft lessors, owners, and private equity groups on a wide range of asset finance transactions.

Walkers advises on the full range of asset finance transactions, with particular strength in aviation finance. The team is jointly led by Matt Hedigan, who focuses on syndicated lending matters, PDP financings, aircraft securitisations, and portfolio financings; Killian McSharry, who advises on the financing and leasing of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, including cross-border and government-supported transactions; and Donna Ager, who divides her time between London and Ireland, acting for established lessors, banks, and lenders.

William Fry LLP advises a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, manufacturers, export credit agencies, and public sector bodies, on both domestic and cross-border asset financings. The team’s expertise covers securitisations, joint ventures and fund investment vehicles. Practice head David Maughan is experienced across all aspects of financing transactions, with a particular focus on aviation-related structures. Also recommended is Mary Ward, who acts on a broad spectrum of aviation matters and has represented lessors, lessees and lenders in numerous aircraft transactions.