WPS appoints two vice presidents to strengthen transaction management team in Ireland

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Eimir McGrath and Stephen McQuaid as vice presidents in our Walkers Professional Services (WPS) team in Ireland, further strengthening our transaction management capability and client-facing support across the jurisdiction. 
 
Joanna Taylor, Country Lead for WPS in Ireland, commented: 
 
'Eimir and Stephen both bring significant experience in transaction management and SPV structures, alongside a strong understanding of the needs of international clients. Their appointments further strengthen our client-facing capability in Ireland as we continue to support complex transactions across a wide range of structures.' 
 
Eimir McGrath joins WPS Ireland with more than 25 years’ experience in corporate services, including extensive experience managing Irish and UK special purpose vehicles and acting as a director on a number of Irish SPVs. Prior to joining Walkers, Eimir spent eight years as Client Service Manager at Vistra Alternative Investments (Ireland) Ltd and has also held roles at Deutsche Bank.
 
Eimir added: 
 
'WPS has a strong reputation in Ireland and internationally for the depth of its transaction management expertise. I am looking forward to working closely with clients on a wide range of structures and contributing to the continued development of the Irish business.' 
 
Stephen McQuaid also joins as vice president. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, specialising in financial reporting and corporate transactional matters for special purpose vehicles. He previously held senior roles at Apex Group, Grant Thornton Ireland and Citco Group, where he was responsible for the delivery and management of corporate and structured finance services to a diverse client base. 
 
Stephen said: 
 
'I am pleased to be joining WPS at a time when clients are increasingly looking for experienced and hands-on transaction management support. The reputation of the WPS business and the quality of the client base in Ireland were key factors in my decision to join.' 
 
These appointments reflect our continued investment in WPS in Ireland and our focus on providing high-quality, practical support to clients across complex and high-value transactions.