Ogier Global Ireland Collateralised Loan Obligations

In Ireland, Ogier delivers end-to-end solutions for Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs), combining the expertise of Ogier as a law firm with Ogier Global, Ogier’s corporate and fiduciary services division.

Legal services

Drawing on our vast experience working with arrangers, managers and issuers across a variety of asset classes, we provide guidance on Irish, European and Cayman Islands legal and tax frameworks, and advise on on every facet of EU.

and US CLO transactions.Our legal team in Ireland offers expert advice on all structured finance matters related to CLOs. From the initial structuring stage through to execution, our lawyers provide guidance on transaction documentation and compliance with Irish and European frameworks such as adhering to the requirements of the EU Securitisation Regulation and the Irish s110 regime.

We ensure that our clients’ transactions are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting their strategic objectives. Working closely with our colleagues in other jurisdictions such as Cayman and Luxembourg, we are uniquely positioned in Ireland to provide a truly global service to investment managers who are looking to access a variety of markets.

Debt capital markets

Ogier Global specialises in supporting complex structured finance transactions by providing a comprehensive service solution to special purpose vehicles (SPVs) used by investment managers in the CLO market. Our specialist team covers all aspects of corporate administration including incorporation services, provision of company secretarial, directorship, and share trustee services. We offer a suite of financial, regulatory and statutory reporting services to support SPVs to comply with local obligations and transactional covenants.

Whether it’s during the warehousing phase, the ramp up period, a reinvestment, or through the amortisation phase of the structure, our expert capital markets team are on hand to assist clients with their ongoing needs. We help navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, keeping managers up to date with local legislative updates as well as staying abreast of the latest accounting standards that might impact their SPV through its lifecycle.

Listing services

Our listing agency services facilitate the listing of CLO securities on a variety of exchanges, be it at warehouse stage or at the public takeout.

Supported by our legal experts, we advise on compliance with local listing rules for both regulated and unregulated exchanges as well as advising on broader European frameworks including Market Access Regulation (MAR), the Prospectus Regulation and the Transparency Directive.