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'The "exceptional" Grainne Hennessy is a key contact for a number of the leading Irish banks. "She's a pleasure to deal with, and it's great to have her fighting your corner", sources say.'
Chambers Europe: Europe's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2011
‘Her ability to remain in control of a situation while also fostering an amicable and productive environment has made her one of the go-to lawyers in the sector.’
Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2011
"Banks love Grainne Hennessy", said one source. Managing to combine a "fierce reputation" with a "calm and charming" persona, Hennessy is respected as "one of the best banking lawyers in town". "Terrific at getting things done quickly and when under pressure", she is "a strong negotiator with a broad depth of legal knowledge and a very sharp, pragmatic and commercial style".'
Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2008

Grainne Hennessy

Partner, Head of Finance

+353 (0)1 618 0555 (Direct Line)
grainne.hennessy@arthurcox.com

Dublin » Arthur Cox, Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland

Expertise

Grainne focuses on banking and project finance. She advises a wide range of financial institutions and borrowers with respect to project finance, syndications, secured and unsecured property, asset and share financing, tax based lending and leasing transactions.

Practice Areas

Education

1987, University College, Cork
BCL, 1986, LLB, University College, Cork

Professional

Admitted as a solicitor, 1990

Memberships

Institute of Taxation in Ireland

IFLR1000, 2012 - Leading Lawyer

Publications

On Track - Projects Group Newsletter, Spring 2011 Construction and Engineering, Education, Health and Justice Infrastructure, Environment, Planning and Climate Change, Health and Safety, Manufacturing and Process Engineering, Maritime and Shipping, Project Finance, Projects, Public Law, Transport, PPP and PFI, Waste Management, Water and Wastewater, Public Procurement: 23.03.2011 | Format:
On Track - Projects Group Newsletter, Spring 2010 Construction and Engineering, Education, Health and Justice Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Health and Safety, Manufacturing and Process Engineering, Maritime and Shipping, Project Finance, Projects, Public Law, Transport, PPP and PFI, Waste Management, Water and Wastewater, Public Procurement: 07.05.2010 | Format:
Briefing - Banking Group (FR Mortgage Code), March 2009 Banking, Financial Regulatory: 13.03.2009 | Format:
Briefing - Banking Group (FR SME Code), March 2009 Banking, Financial Regulatory: 11.03.2009 | Format: