OVERVIEW
Sarah is a partner of Maples and Calder's Banking and Finance team in the Maples Group's Dublin office. Sarah has extensive experience advising on domestic and cross-border banking transactions. Sarah's practice focuses on advising lenders and borrowers in relation to corporate debt facilities, acquisition financing, real estate financing (investment and development), fund financing and debt restructurings.
BACKGROUND
Sarah was elected as a partner in 2016. Prior to joining the Maples Group, she worked in the banking team at Allen & Overy in London and Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester.
The Legal 500 2021 has named Sarah a 'Next Generation Partner' and clients describe Sarah as "extremely practical, responsive and pleasant to deal with. She guided us through a challenging transaction in a pragmatic manner, going above and beyond to complete under a tight deadline. I would have no hesitation in recommending her and look forward to working with her again".
IFLR 2021 has ranked Sarah as 'Highly Regarded' and clients attest that Sarah is "Very clear communication, technically very strong and very personable", "Professional, timely and knowledgeable" and "Excellent project management skills, customer service, attention to detail, responsiveness, knowledge of their field and communication".
In Chambers Europe 2021, clients report that Sarah is "really commercial" and note her ability to give "sensible, commercial advice". She attracts further praise for her direct involvement in matters. Her broad practice encompasses real estate development finance, acquisition finance and loan-on-loan facilities.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of the Law Society of Ireland
Member of 100 Women in Finance
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Acquisition and Leveraged Financing
BAR ADMISSIONS
2007 - Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales (not practising)
2010 - Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
EDUCATION
University of Manchester, BA (Hons) Accounting and Law, 2003Nottingham Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2004
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KNOWLEDGE
- FUNDed - July 2021 19 July 2021
- COVID19 Ireland Credit Guarantee Scheme Extended 23 April 2021
- Practical Law Global Loan Financing Q&As for Ireland 05 June 2020
- COVID19 Ireland Support Extended Credit Guarantee Scheme and New Pandemic Fund 19 May 2020
- Recent Sustainable Finance Developments 05 May 2020
NEWS & DEALS
- Four Maples Group Partners Named IFLR1000 Women Leaders 05 April 2022
- Maples Group Recognised in 2020 Finance Dublin Awards 13 August 2020
- Maples Group Attends MIPIM 2017 06 March 2017