Peter Walker is a partner in A&L Goodbody's Finance department and currently heads the Capital Markets (Debt) and Structured Finance group. He is also a member of the firm's Brexit group, FinTech group and Fund Solutions group. Peter has a broad practice area which covers all forms of debt capital markets, financing, funds structuring and regulatory matters.
Areas of Expertise
Finance/Capital Markets – Debt/FinTech/Brexit
Experience Advising:
- Several financial institutions on regulatory considerations.
- A number of UK and US managers on loan origination structures.
- Originators and arrangers as lead counsel on a significant number of recent Irish RMBS transactions.
- Acting for borrowers and lenders on various Irish fund financings.
- Acting as lead and review counsel on a number of recent Irish Exchange Traded Certificates.
Market Recommendations
"Peter Walker – the quality of advice and support received from Peter (and his team) makes it clear that he is highly experienced in his practice area. Peter is an effective communicator who consistently ensures that legal issues are addressed, managed, and minimised as they arise." (Legal 500 2025)
"Peter Walker is a very experienced legal practitioner with a unique solution driven approach to difficult and time sensitive enquiries." (Legal 500 2025)
"Great to work with; he offers pragmatic advice tailored to the needs of transactions." (Chambers Global 2025)
"Very significant experience in Irish issues and in particular in transactions related to English Law. He guides customers in a pragmatic way while maintaining very solid legal excellence." (Legal 500 2024)
Education
- Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
- LLB, University of Wales Cardiff
- BA, University of Wales Bangor
Peter Walker
Partner,
Finance
Dublin