Marie O’Brien, Vincent Power SC and Conor Owens lead the transport team at A&L Goodbody LLP, which is well-equipped to assist with the full spectrum of road, rail and aviation matters. The team is particularly adept at handling aviation and transport finance mandates, and is a go-to for leasing matters and large, complex transactions. O’Brien leads the aviation practice specifically, with Séamus Ó Cróinín also coming highly recommended in the space. Power is head of EU and competition and has expertise in competition law and the shipping and maritime industry. As head of construction and engineering, Owens focuses on transport infrastructure projects, as does Jamie Rattigan.
Transport in Ireland
A&L Goodbody LLP
Praxisleiter:
Marie O’Brien; Vincent Power SC; Conor Owens
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Séamus Ó Cróinín; Jamie Rattigan; Maria McElhinney
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‘Not only knowledgeable but the scope of their knowledge on Irish law matters is unmatched. Their team is highly commercial and knows how to get deals done.’
‘Highest quality and calibre up and down the chain.’
‘A&L Goodbody is the best Transport firm in Ireland.’
Kernmandanten
Galway Harbour Company
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Louth County Council
FCC Construction S.A.
Aergo Capital
Aero Capital Solutions, Inc
Air Lease Corporation
Aircastle
Air T, Inc. (Crestone Air Partners)
Apollo Aviation LP / Merx Aviation Finance / Perseus Aviation Finance
ASL Aviation
Asterion Industrial Partners
Carlyle Aviation Management Limited
Castlelake, L.P
China Aircraft Leasing Company
Citibank, N.A.
Deucalion Aviation
Deutsche Bank
Griffin Global Asset Management
HALO Alpha LP
High Ridge Aviation
ICBC Financial Leasing Company
Irish Continental Group, plc
ITA Airways
KP Aviation
Macquarie AirFinance
Minsheng Financial Leasing
NCB Capital
PIMCO LLC
Sichuan Development Holding
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
Teneo Restructuring Ireland
Tokyo Century Corporation
Wings Capital Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Galway Harbour Company on all aspects of its planning application for a new port facility.
- Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on all material procurements, commercial and construction contract law issues in relation to enabling works contracts and contractual structures and forms of contract that will govern the different phases of the MetroLink project is the development of a 19km north-south, largely-underground, urban railway service.
- Advised Castlelake on the $5bn sale of its Castlelake Aviation leasing platform to Avolon.
Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox is sought out by domestic and international clients across the aviation, rail, road and shipping sectors, for strategic advice on commercial, corporate and regulatory matters. Covering a wide range of contentious and non-contentious mandates, the team regularly assists transport service providers and vehicle manufacturers. Aaron Boyle heads the practice, with particular expertise in transport project finance, procurement and PPP mandates. Ruth Lillis is another name to note, who specialises in transport and asset finance, while Fintan Kerins is noted for his experience with aircraft leasings, shipping matters and secured financing transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Aaron Boyle
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ruth Lillis; Fintan Kerins
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‘Immense industry knowledge and experience, with a wide range of contacts in all aspects of the industry.’
‘Approachable, relatable, very focused on finding the right solution to my issues.’
‘A skilled and experienced multidisciplinary team with deep knowledge of the sector, key stakeholders and the interactions needed.’
Kernmandanten
Aer Lingus
Alstom UK
Amergin Aviation
Applegreen plc
Apollo Management
Applus
Arena Aviation Capital
ATM International
Aviator Capital
Avic
AviLease
Bank of Communications
Bank of Ireland
BNP Paribas
Bradford Airport Logistics
Bremore Port
Celtic Roads Group
China Construction Bank (CCB)
China Merchant Bank
Commerzbank
Credit Suisse
Cubic Transportation Systems Limited
daa plc
European Investment Bank
Flexam Invest
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Keolis UK
Lufthansa
M50 Concessions
PK Airfinance
Rotor Leasing
Ryanair
Shannon Airport Group
Shannon Foynes Port
Société Générale
Transdev
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Celtic Roads Group on all aspects of the financing, operation and maintenance of the M7/M8 PPP road project.
- Advising the Shannon Airport Group in relation to its competitive tender process to appoint an operator for the operation of fuel supply and management of upgraded aviation fuel infrastructure at Shannon Airport.
- Advised Ryanair plc on the extension and upsize of its existing €750m unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of thirteen banks to a €1.1bn facility.
Matheson LLP
Matheson LLP‘s ‘go-to’ transport team is led by Rory McPhillips, Stuart Kennedy, Nicola Dunleavy SC, Garret Farrelly and Rhona Henry. Though particularly well-known for its work advising aircraft lessors and airlines in the aviation sector, the team assists a diverse client base across a broad spectrum of transport matters. This includes handling project financing matters, as well as restructurings and schemes of arrangement. Yvonne McWeeney is a key name to note for aviation finance mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Rory McPhillips; Stuart Kennedy; Nicola Dunleavy SC; Garret Farrelly; Rhona Henry
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yvonne McWeeney
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‘Commercial approach and get the deal done on time, every time. Cut through the noise and get to the essential points and explain them clearly and succinctly.’
‘Stuart Kennedy, Rory McPhillips and Yvonne McWeeney are excellent examples of what great commercial lawyers should be like. Get to the point quickly and get the work done efficiently and on time.’
‘A go-to adviser team which we can contact at any time, and which will respond immediately with a creative solution rising up to our legal challenges.’
Kernmandanten
Azorra Aviation
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
CDB Aviation
UK Export Finance (UKEF)
CCB Aviation
Aviation Capital Group
AerCap
Castlelake, L.P.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)
Arctic Aviation Assets DAC
Jackson Square Aviation
Tokyo Century
FTAI Aviation
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES)
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (BoComm Leasing)
CMB Financial Leasing (CMB Aviation)
Aergo Capital Limited
VivaAerobus
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Azorra Aviation in connection with the Term Loan B financing involving, a $988m revolving credit facility, a $550m unsecured note issuance, and a $464m term loan B facility.
- Advised FTAI in connection with the establishment of Irish aircraft financing structures under FTAI’s Strategic Capital initiative in collaboration with third-party institutional investors including its $2.5bn of asset-level debt financing led by global investment firm ATLAS SP Partners.
- Advised Aquila in connection with the Wafra Inc‘s acquisition of Aquila Air Capital and the related debt financing.
McCann FitzGerald LLP
While covering the full array of advice across the transport sector for both public and private sector clients, McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s transport team is particularly well-placed to advise state authorities on operational contracts and the execution of statutory responsibilities. Team head Eamonn O’Hanrahan enjoys a very strong reputation in managing and delivering large projects, while Hilary Marren, Joe Fay and Georgina O’Riordan are noted for their aviation finance expertise. Other key members of the team include Ian Payne and Liane Egan.
Praxisleiter:
Eamonn O’Hanrahan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hilary Marren; Joe Fay; Georgina O’Riordan; Ian Payne; Liane Egan; Orlaith Sheehy; Michelle Doyle
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‘McCann Fitzgerald have provided an excellent service to our organisation, delivering the appropriate breadth of skills to deal with the various issues we required assistance on. They have a very good understanding of the area in which we operate and provide clear, and beneficial advice and assistance.‘
‘The effort and approach provided by Michelle Doyle and Eamonn O’Hanrahan was of a superb standard – dedicated, resolute, thorough, comprehensive and forensic.‘
‚On general strategic advice, contract and regulatory matters, legislative drafting, Eamonn O’Hanrahan gave us an excellent service, dedicated and professional at all times, with a depth of insight and unparalleled knowledge in the transport area that supported complex and difficult decision-making.‘
Kernmandanten
Abelo Capital Aviation Management Limited
Aer Lingus
AIP Capital
Aircastle Advisor LLC
Altavair
Air Lease Corporation
Avia Solutions Group plc
Aviation Capital Group
BBAM US LP and its Irish affiliates including, BBAM Aviation Services Limited
BOC Aviation
Cavic Aviation Leasing (Ireland) Co. DAC
CDB Aviation Leasing
CHC Ireland DAC
Crédit Agricole-CIB
Coras Iompair Éireann
daa plc
Dynam Aviation Ireland Limited
FGL Aircraft Ireland
FPG Amentum Limited
Galway County Council
Genesis Aircraft Services Limited
ITOCHU Corporation
Jetran, LLC
JLPS Ireland Limited
National Transport Authority
Nordic Aviation Capital
ORIX Aviation Systems Limited
Road Safety Authority
Sato Aviation Ireland Limited
Scandinavian Airline System
Sirius Aviation Capital
Sky Leasing
Sligo County Council
SMBC Aviation Capital
Titan Aviation
UMBF Trust and Agency Services
Viva Aerobus
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
daa plc
CHC Ireland DAC
Galway County Council
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Córas Iompair Éireann and Irish Rail on a number of rail infrastructure matters, including the DART+ Project, the judicial review of DART+ West, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, the European Train Control System upgrade, and the Signalling and Telecommunications Upgrade of Ireland’s national rail network.
- Advising the National Transport Authority on the procurement process and the underlying framework NEC4 contract for the delivery of the BusConnects Core Bus Corridors.
- Advising AerCap, Aircastle, Genesis Aviation Services Limited, Sirius Aviation Capital, Sky Leasing and SMBC Aviation Capital on their strategic sales and purchases of portfolios of on-lease aircraft assets.
William Fry LLP
Well-equipped to handle a diverse range of matters spanning the aviation, road and rail sectors, the transport team at William Fry LLP is a key port of call for clients in the aviation industry in particular. In addition to leasing and aviation finance work, the team also handles construction, procurement, restructuring and transport infrastructure mandates. David Maughan leads the team and has extensive experience in aircraft financing transactions, for which Mary Ward is also reputed.
Praxisleiter:
David Maughan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mary Ward; Jarleth Heneghan; Gerard James; Cassandra Byrne
Kernmandanten
Aer Lingus
Aer Dragon Aviation
Aergo
Airbus
Aircraft Purchase Fleet Limited
Asia Aviation Capital
British Airways
Cathay United Bank
CityJet
Credit Agricole CIB
Dublin Airport Authority
Dublin Port Company
Emirates Airlines
European Investment Bank
Fingal County Council
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Goshawk Aviation Limited
Hamden Aviation
Hammerson
IAG
Louth County Council
Montrose Global Aircraft Leasing and Subsidiaries
Natixis
Nordic Aviation Capital
Ping An Leasing
PK AirFinance
Volkswagen
Porsche
Landesbank Hessen Thüringen Girozentrale
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as lead counsel for Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. in a sustainability-enabled corporate revolving credit facility financing for the publicly traded Irish Continental Group, an Irish shipping and transport group operating passenger, freight and container services between Ireland, the UK and continental Europe.
Mason Hayes & Curran Professional Services Ltd
Mason Hayes & Curran Professional Services Ltd ‘s transport practice regularly advises its broad client base on a diverse range of mandates, covering all aspects of shipping and rail asset financing, as well as aviation finance work. With a strong track record leading high-stakes aviation finance disputes, the group's work for airline and aircraft lessors in financing and leasing mandates stands out. The team is also well-placed to advise road transport and shipping clients on commercial contracts, transactions and insolvency matters. David McGovern leads the aviation finance practice, while Rory Kirrane SC leads on maritime and shipping work. Christine O’Donovan is also a strong choice, especially for financing matters.
Praxisleiter:
David McGovern; Rory Kirrane SC
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christine O’Donovan; Shane Dolan; Andrea Gleasure
Kernmandanten
CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC
Shannon Engine Support Limited and its subsidiaries
On the Beach
Aer Lingus Limited
Global Infrastructure Group
Motor Insurer’s Bureau of Ireland
Irish Aviation Authority
MML Capital Ireland
Airbus
Evergreen Shipping
DHL
DB Schenker
Kia Ireland
MSC Limited & MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
Monaghan County Council
CALC Global Leasing Limited
BOC Aviation Limited and its affiliates
LEVL Leasing Limited and its subsidiaries
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for CDB Aviation in its claim seeking an indemnity from 21 different insurers arising from losses sustained from the leasing of nine aircraft to various Russian airlines.
- Acting for Liebherr Container Cranes Limited and its insurers Zurich, in a subrogated claim against a charter party.