Browne Jacobson appoints Paul Duggan as partner

Browne Jacobson, a prominent UK and Ireland law firm, has recently appointed Paul Duggan as a Partner in its banking and finance practice. This strategic move aims to deepen the firm’s expertise in debt finance and reinforce its commitment to building sector-leading teams across its extensive network in the UK and Ireland. Paul brings a wealth of experience in advising a diverse spectrum of clients on debt finance transactions, including a pronounced focus on acquisitions, management buy-outs, and refinancings. His clientele encompasses banks, lenders, corporate borrowers, sponsors, private equity houses, and even not-for-profit organisations along with public sector bodies.

Duggan's addition is set to enhance Browne Jacobson's capacity to provide comprehensive banking and finance advice, strengthening the firm's established full-service offering across offices in the UK and Ireland. “Browne Jacobson is exactly the right firm to be building a banking and finance practice. I'm excited by the energy and intent behind the firm's investment in this area. I want to be part of building something lasting here, bringing commercial, banking and finance advice to clients across Wales and the wider UK,” Duggan shared, underlining his enthusiasm for his new role.

Shaun McCabe, joint Head of the Banking and Finance team, also expressed his views on Duggan's significance to the firm. “Paul is a significant appointment for our banking and finance practice. Bringing in a dedicated partner of his calibre reflects both where this team is now and where it is going. He is exactly the kind of lawyer clients in this market need, technically excellent, commercially minded and straightforward to work with. Combined with the recent additions to our real estate team, we are building a genuinely comprehensive offering,” McCabe stated.

Paul's appointment marks a notable milestone, as it brings Browne Jacobson's recent lateral partner recruitment to a total of 15 across its UK and Ireland network. This recruitment drive spans various practice areas and sectors, including notable recent appointments such as Simone Ketchell and Matthew Kenwood in Real Estate, and Marie-Claire Scullion as Head of Employment in Ireland, among others.

These strategic appointments reflect Browne Jacobson's broader growth strategy aimed at operating at the forefront of society's significant issues. The firm strives to act as a connector across various sectors, leveraging multidisciplinary expertise to create tailor-made solutions for clients, ultimately reinforcing its position as a leader in the banking and finance landscape.