Padraic Kinsella

Partner

Padraic is Co-Head of William Fry’s Banking & Finance Department and leads its debt practice.

Padraic has vast experience advising on all types of corporate debt transactions with a particular focus on real estate finance, leveraged acquisition finance, receivables finance and general corporate lending.

Recent transactions Padraic has led on the finance side include:

Advising M&G Real Estate on the recapitalisation of College Square, a 540,000 square foot office development which has Workday as anchor tenant. The Workday letting in 2025 was widely reported as the largest single office letting in Europe since 2020.
Acting for Uniphar plc (as lead borrower counsel) on its €550m refinancing of the group with seven domestic and international financial institutions.
Advising Hines on the financing and refinancing of all assets in its purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio in Ireland.
Advising a number of UK real estate investment firms on their preferred equity investments in prime Irish real estate assets throughout 2024 and 2025.
Advising Echelon Data Centres on its €855 million senior and mezzanine financing with Starwood Capital and a subsequent €850 million equity investment in the group by Starwood Capital.
Advising GA Development Dublin ICAV and its North American investors in respect of the site acquisition and development financing of Camden Yard, a mixed use 4 acre development in Dublin’s city centre comprising over 407,300 square feet of office space and 299 residential units.
Advising various Irish banks (as lead lender counsel) on a number of social housing and private rented sector development financings with leading Irish real estate developers including: (1) Dwyer Nolan Development’s 839 unit social housing development at Ballyfermot, Dublin and (2) M&G and Marlet Property Group’s private rented sector developments known as One Lime Street, Walled Orchard and others.
Acting for the lenders (as lead lender counsel) on the development financing of over 394,000 square feet of commercial space known as Coopers Cross. Coopers Cross is a mixed use development by Kennedy Wilson comprising, over an entire city block, a development site of 5.9 acres situated within Dublin’s central business district.

2025 Legal 500 EMEA

"Padraic Kinsella is one of the strongest banking lawyers I have worked with in the Irish market. Padraic demonstrates a deep understanding of the commercial landscape and tailors his advice to meet the unique needs of each transaction. His attention to detail, combined with a forward thinking mindset, has proven invaluable in helping me navigate complex financings with confidence."

2025 Chambers Global

"Padraic has a good understanding of our special requirements, and he's easy to access and to get hold of."

2025 Chambers Europe

"Padraic Kinsella is very good; he's knowledgeable, knows the industry well and knows clients' specific requirements."

2025 IFLR 1000

“Padraic is extremely responsive, he sees problems before they arise and always keeps a level head. He makes you feel that your transaction is always his number one priority and consistently meets deadlines.” “Padraic Kinsella excels in providing thorough and insightful legal counsel. His ability to analyze complex legal issues and distil them into clear, actionable advice is particularly impressive. ....Padraic demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of a deal are meticulously addressed. His dedication to client service is evident through his proactive communication and willingness to go above and beyond to meet client needs.... Overall, Padraic Kinsella's proficiency in providing comprehensive legal guidance and his commitment to client satisfaction make him a valuable asset to any legal team.” “Very proactive , engaging and supportive through out any transaction .Key was recent transaction which required quick turnaround and Padraic went over and beyond to deliver.”