Mason Hayes & Curran appoints new head of financial services

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of William Carmody as the firm’s new head of financial services.

Mr Carmody, who joined the firm in 2002, takes over the key post from Christine O’Donovan, who will continue in her role as head of the firm’s international asset finance team.

The firm’s financial services team works with financial institutions and corporates on secured corporate lending, complex debt restructuring, project finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, commercial real estate finance, structured finance (including debt capital markets) and Irish law issues in multi-jurisdictional finance transactions.

Declan Black, managing partner at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “We are delighted to announce Will’s appointment as Head of our Financial Services team. His skills and experience further strengthen the team’s position as one of the largest and most dynamic banking and financial services teams in Ireland, with deep expertise in advising clients in all aspects of financing.”

Mr Carmody said: “I am very pleased to lead the Financial Services team and further build on Christine’s successful tenure. Our focus will continue to be on working collaboratively with clients to deliver commercial and strategically informed advice.”

Ms O’Donovan added: “Will and I have worked together for many years and I look forward to supporting him in his new role. We have a fantastic team of professionals in Financial Services and I am looking forward to continuing our work with clients and making a valuable and practical contribution to their businesses.”