Walkers has continued to cement its position in the market, particularly in relation to aircraft securitisations, investment fund-backed aviation platforms, aviation joint ventures and M&A transactions, and commercial aviation lending platforms. It frequently advises aircraft lessors, banks, investment funds and airlines. Matt Hedigan and Killian McSharry have gained further recognition in the market, with Caitlín Friel and Elliot Milton providing further senior expertise. The Dublin team is also supported by Irish law asset finance specialist Donna Ager in London.
L’éditorial du Legal 500

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘We work with the team frequently and consider them the best and most comprehensive outfit in Dublin. Responsive and user friendly. Deep knowledge of different debt, leasing and capital markets structures.’

  • ‘Donna Ager is particularly impressive. She represents leading industry participants and can turn her hand to the full spectrum of aviation matters. Matt Hedigan is also great to work with and highly knowledgable.’

Clients clés

  • Air India
  • Castlelake
  • CDPQ
  • Clover Aviation Capital
  • PIMCO
  • Aercap
  • Airborne Capital
  • Citicorp International Limited
  • Lease Corporation Ireland
  • Investec

Points forts

  • Advised on a landmark finance lease transaction with Air India using GIFT City in connection with the delivery and financing of six Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
  • Acted as Irish counsel in connection with the $500m acquisition, financing and leasing of 10 new and used Airbus and Boeing aircraft to be held within the joint-venture leasing platform, known in the market as Gilead, established between PIMCO and AerCap.
  • Advised Citigroup Global Markets Asia as global co-ordinator to a syndicate of American, Asian, Australian, European and Middle East banks in a $1.5bn facility to SMBC Aviation Capital.

Avocats

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

Matt Hedigan; Killian McSharry

Autres avocats clés

Caitlín Friel; Elliot Milton; Donna Ager