International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has appointed John Kearns as Partner in the firm's Finance team, establishing the firm's Structured Finance and Debt Capital Markets offering.

Kearns joins Addleshaw Goddard Ireland with extensive finance experience having spent four years on the banking and finance team at Dentons Ireland LLP. Prior to this, Kearns was at Simmons and Simmons in the Middle East and was previously a member of the capital markets team at Arthur Cox. John has vast experience in all types of Structured Finance and Debt Capital Markets (DCM) transactions on the issuer, bank and trustee sides.  Kearns acts for a broad base of clients ranging from international financial institutions to blue chip corporates to start-ups on often complex and bespoke structures and deals. 

Speaking on his appointment, John Kearns, Partner Structured Finance and Debt Capital Markets, commented: “I am delighted to join the Finance team in Addleshaw Goddard Ireland and to bring with me a new practice offering. Having spent time in various jurisdictions, I have an appreciation of the need to deliver an international-standard product to clients. With its incredible international network, I look forward to working with the team here in Dublin and abroad to build on Addleshaw Goddard’s international reputation and experience in Structured Finance and Debt Capital Markets.” 

Welcoming Kearns to the firm, Head of Ireland at Addleshaw Goddard, Mark Walsh, commented: “John Kearns will be an incredible addition to the Addleshaw Goddard Ireland team. With ample knowledge of debt capital market transactions, John not only strengthens our Finance team but also brings new opportunities to the firm as we introduce our new Structured Finance and Debt Capital Markets offering to our clients.”