The group will provide expert director and corporate services across a wide range of structured finance, securitisation and aircraft leasing transactions. It has deep experience with the full spectrum of asset classes that typically utilise the Irish Section 110 tax regime including aviation finance, direct lending, CLOs, CMBS, RMBS, SRT transactions and trade receivables.

Fiona de Lacy brings extensive experience overseeing the delivery of corporate, director, accounting, and regulatory services, having previously established and led the Irish corporate services business at Walkers Ireland. 

Commenting on the announcement, Fiona said: “I am very pleased to have joined Arthur Cox in recent months to lead their new Corporate Services business. The addition of this offering reflects the firm’s commitment to providing seamless, tailored, and multidisciplinary solutions to clients.  I look forward to complementing the legal team in delivering best-in-class service and helping to position the firm as a leading provider in this space.”

Aiden Small, Partner, Capital Markets also commented: “We are delighted to welcome Fiona and key members of her team to Arthur Cox.  The integrated model of providing all relevant services within one organisation is a clear win for our clients and we look forward to expanding existing relationships as well as building new ones in the structured finance, securitisation and aviation industries.”

“Clients increasingly want integrated solutions that combine market-leading legal advice with execution focused support,” said Geoff Moore, Managing Partner, Arthur Cox LLP. “Launching our new Corporate Services business continues the evolution of our service offerings, so clients can move faster with one accountable team—from structuring through to ongoing governance and reporting.”

You can learn more about our Corporate Services business on our dedicated webpage here.