Conor Mac Nally

Partner

About Conor

Conor is Partner and Head of BHSM’s Banking & Finance department.

Conor joined BHSM LLP in 2018 as a Senior Associate, having spent a number of years in the Banking and Financial Services Department of an international Law Firm in Dublin.

Conor advises most of the top lenders in the State and beyond, whether pillar banks, alternate or private equity lenders on all forms of finance. Throughout his career he has worked with clients through the lows of the financial crash, the recovery, the return of interest rates and continues to advise on all in between.

In addition to acting on Irish deals he regularly acts for international lenders when lending into Ireland or dealing with Irish assets.

Conor obtained a Degree in Commerce from UCD and worked in banking before completing his training contract with a busy general practice in Dublin. Post qualification, he worked as an in-house solicitor in a number of financial institutions, gaining excellent commercial experience before transferring back into private practice.

Conor is a ranked legal practitioner in the IFLR1000 EMEA Legal Guide for Banking & Finance.

Conor is a Rising Star Partner in Banking & Finance, IFLR1000 EMEA Legal Guide
Conor is a Recommended Lawyer in Banking & Finance, Legal 500 EMEA Guide
BHSM LLP’s Banking & Finance Department is ranked as a Leading Firm in the Legal 500 EMEA Guide
BHSM LLP's Banking & Finance Department is ranked in the IFLR1000 EMEA Guide
"Conor Mac Nally, Brian Baily and Gregory Gannon have stood out to me. They treat us as though we are their most valued client and this has allowed our team to build trust with them, expanding the type of work which BHSM do for us." Legal 500 EMEA Guide
"BHSM have proven themselves to be responsive. It is taken as a given that all firms will be technically competent but it's important to recognise when a firm goes beyond this to ensure that a client's question is answered in a timely manner." Legal 500 EMEA Guide
“The team's response times are extremely quick, and they are very personable to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble and they will go above and beyond in order to ensure that a transaction is successfully completed.” IFLR1000 EMEA Guide
“BHSM are not a top tier/magic circle firm but have the quality and expertise of one while being able to offer excellent service and maintain strong relationships. They have great inter-department communication channels meaning real estate can work closely with finance or litigation as required.” IFLR1000 EMEA Guide
“Clear and prompt feedback. Great attention to detail. Team easy to reach.” IFLR1000 EMEA Guide

Recent Experience

  • Advising a dynamic Dublin based property developer and related investors in connection with funding the acquisition and development of: the Clerys building, the iconic mixed use retail, office and hotel complex in Dublin city centre; a multi-use development site at Sandyford, Dublin 18; an office development site at Dawson Street, Dublin 2; an office development site at Northwall Quay, Dublin 1; and an office space at Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
  • Advising major Irish telecoms company, Welltel Ireland, in financing the acquisition of a number of key target telecoms operator
  • Advising a multijurisdictional property group in connection with the refinancing and restructuring of its debt, secured on a major industrial park in West Dublin
  • Advising non-bank lender, Sancus BMS (Ireland) Limited, in connection with bridging loan finance to a number of Irish corporates
  • Advising a UK lender in relation to the refinancing and restructuring of facilities secured on Irish assets made available to an Irish borrower
  • Advising an Isle of Man based property developer in connection with the acquisition and development of a large residential site in Harolds Cross, Dublin 6
  • Advising an Irish investment firm and pension fund in connection with the raising of capital and investment opportunities in real estate

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, University College Dublin
  • Certificate in Conveyancing & Property Law, Law Society of Ireland
  • Certificate in Banking Practice & Procedure, Law Society of Ireland
  • Diploma in Finance Law and Regulation, Law Society of Ireland
  • Qualified as a Solicitor in Ireland, Law Society of Ireland

Professional Memberships

  • Law Society of Ireland

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