Senior appointment at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Banking and Finance practice

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Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is delighted to announce that Donal O’Donovan has joined the firm’s Banking and Finance team as a new Partner. 

Donal has over 16 years’ experience advising domestic and international financial institutions, non-bank lenders and borrowers (corporates and funds) on transactions including secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition finance, property finance, bilateral loans, syndicated loans and debt restructuring. 

Donal also has particular expertise in fund finance including lending into QIAIF and other fund structures, particularly in the context of capital call and NAV facilities.

Commenting on Donal’s appointment, Managing Partner Feargal Brennan said: “We are delighted to welcome Donal to our Banking and Finance practice. 

“Our Banking and Finance practice is one of the largest teams in the Irish legal market, and recognised leaders in advising on a broad range of domestic and international finance transactions. Over the years, we have continued to grow and strengthen our offering, and Donal’s appointment will ensure that our team continues to be positioned at the forefront of this market, providing our clients with best-in-class advice to meet their ever-evolving needs.”

Partner and Head of Banking and Finance Mark Kavanagh added, “We are looking forward to drawing upon Donal’s wealth of experience and expertise, and are confident that he will make a very valuable contribution to the continued growth of our business in the months and years ahead.

“On behalf of my colleagues and our team, I would like to welcome Donal to the firm, and wish him every success in his new role.”

Pictured L-R: New Partner Donal O’Donovan with Managing Partner Feargal Brennan, and partner and Head of Banking and Finance Mark Kavanagh.