Banking & Finance, Ireland

"A great team who have the capacity, knowledge and experience to take on any project in terms of the scale and complexity we would require. They have commercial common sense, are hugely respected among their peers with good reason and they are very good at project managing the job to deliver within expectations in terms of time and cost." - Legal 500

"They understand how we like to approach issues," says one client, adding: "The lawyers are persuasive in an understated way, but they can be tough when required." - Chambers Europe

Interviewees appreciate that they have "direct access to the partners" and describe the team as "commercially minded and client-focused." - Chambers Europe

The lawyers 'handle everything in a very pragmatic way', 'they are very responsive to our needs and give great value-add' - Chambers Europe

'Benefits from collaboration with the firm's international network of offices to advise international clients on cross-border instructions'  - Chambers Global

‘Eversheds (Sutherland) stands out for its ability to collaborate internally with colleagues with other areas of specialism to solve clients’ problems. I recently had an experience on a property-related bank financing where the property and banking partners worked seamlessly to ensure a new senior debt financing was completed within a tight timeframe. It was clear both partners worked closely to ensure all issues raised were resolved quickly.’ - Legal 500

‘Some key strengths and capabilities include the wide range of services offered. Partners and associates emanate commercial acumen and have a depth of knowledge around all aspects of numerous sectors. The team is always very responsive and familiar with meeting regulator expectations.’ - Legal 500

‘All associates and partners are professional at all times and provide appropriate and tailored advice. Good long-term relationship management is provided. The individuals always provide a prompt service and are always willing to discuss their interpretations and provide further clarity where necessary.' - Legal 500

Members of our Banking and Finance group work closely with our corporate, property, construction, projects and taxation professionals in order to ensure that clients are provided with a completely integrated service from term sheet to closing. For international transactions the group is able to draw on the experience of its lawyers, many of whom have worked overseas, as well as established working relationships with lawyers throughout the Eversheds Sutherland International network of offices. The group's ability to assemble teams across practice groups and offices facilitates the provision of the highest quality legal advice to our clients.

Our client-focused lawyers offer a broad range of services to domestic and international lenders and borrowers relating to or involving bilateral and syndicated loans, secured and unsecured loan facilities, acquisition finance, asset finance, property finance, project finance, regulatory advice, security and pre-enforcement reviews, insolvency law, tax-based lending and re-financings. In addition, the group has assisted clients with the introduction of new financial products and has worked on structuring and negotiating various innovative and high-profile financing transactions in both the Irish and international markets.

The group regularly advises a large number of major banks operating in the Irish market along with many international credit institutions. The group also advises domestic, international and multinational companies, public organisations, government bodies, individuals, trusts, funds, co-ownerships, partnerships and energy providers. The group's clients are provided with commercial, enterprising and effective representation tailored to their specific needs.

On the regulatory side, our experienced lawyers have great knowledge in drafting the agreements and other documentation required to structure regulated transactions and appoint service providers. They also have extensive experience of obtaining clearances from the Financial Regulator (including applying for authorisation, upgrading authorised status and seeking approval for ownership changes). We regularly advise overseas clients in relation to the introduction of their products and services in Ireland, including banking products.

Eversheds Sutherland is an Associate of the Irish Banking Federation.