Our People
Sources are unequivocal in their view of William Prentice as a “leading light for banking matters”.
Banking and Finance: Chambers Global 2011
William Prentice heads a team that comprises "true experts in both industry knowledge and awareness of market trends."
Banking and Finance: European Legal 500 2010
William Prentice "gives clients the whole package"
Banking and Finance: Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2010
"William Prentice is an icon, a walking encyclopaedia of law".
Banking: IFLR1000 2010
William Prentice remains "one of the top banking lawyers in Ireland" and "a fantastic reference point on the law".
Banking and Finance: Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2009
William Prentice is an excellent operator on the domestic market and works to a very high standard.
Banking: IFLR1000 2009
"An old-style gentleman in the very best sense," William Prentice heads the banking and financial services department and is admired by clients and peers alike. Possessing "a broad knowledge of a wide range of areas," William Prentice offers clients the 'appropriate balance of technical expertise and commerciality.'
Chambers Global 2008
"High level of business acumen."
Chambers Europe 2008
"One of the leading finance lawyers in Ireland."
Banking: IFLR1000 2008
Banking and financial services head William Prentice is singled out by clients for his "can-do attitude".
European Legal 500 2008
'One of the top banking lawyers in town,' clients like his experience, pragmatism and "very keen understanding of banking law."
Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2007
William is also recognised as a leading lawyer by other international legal directories, including PLC Which Lawyer, IFLR 1000 and Euromoney Expert Guides.
Expertise
William is a partner and head of the Banking and Financial Services Department at Matheson Ormsby Prentice. He advises on banking and structured international finance transactions.
William acts for many of the world's leading banks, financial institutions and other financial services companies carrying on business in Ireland. Many of his clients have established activities in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Dublin. William also provides legal advice for corporate borrowers and special purpose companies established at the IFSC.
William is a member of the firm's Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Law Group and frequently advises on financing aspects of domestic and cross-border restructuring transactions.
William is an active member of the Law Society of Ireland.
Education
Trinity College Dublin, Bachelor of Arts; Moderatorship in Legal Science
