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Avril McCammon joined the firm in 1990 as a trainee solicitor , having graduated from Queens University Belfast in Law,  and qualified in 1992. Avril became a partner in 1996.

Avril is recognised as a leader in her field by both Legal 500 and Chambers, in Banking and Finance. Avril has been acting on secured lending matters for UK, Irish and overseas banks for a period in excess of 30 years. She has represented banks and other financial institutions on all aspects of security documentation and banking law, reviewing, and drafting of facility letters, perfections of security and refinancing, review, and preparation of certificates of title, security reviews, preparation of legal opinions in respect of transactions and is experienced in dealing with lawyers in other jurisdictions relating to completion of banking and other transactions. She also is widely experienced in insolvency matters, and has acted for banks and insolvency practitioners with respect to security reviews, and enforcement of security through administration and receivership.

She is qualified to practice in England & Wales as well as Northern Ireland.

Avril tutors and lectures on Company Law at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and also holds a master’s degree in theology.

Work highlights

  • Acted on bank side in relation to the provision of facilities to a hotel group with 8 hotels on the island of Ireland.
  • Acted on borrower side in relation to the provision of facilities for residential development.
  • Acted on lender side with respect to provision of facilities to social housing provider.
  • Acted on lender side with respect to provision of facilities for AD plants.
  • Acted on borrower side with respect to construction and development of mixed use large scale development.

Accolades

  • Ranked as Band 1 by Chambers UK Guide 2025 for Banking and Finance: Northern Ireland

Career & Experience

Avril McCammon joined the firm in 1990 as a trainee solicitor , having graduated from Queens University Belfast in Law,  and qualified in 1992. Avril became a partner in 1996.

Avril is recognised as a leader in her field by both Legal 500 and Chambers, in Banking and Finance. Avril has been acting on secured lending matters for UK, Irish and overseas banks for a period in excess of 30 years. She has represented banks and other financial institutions on all aspects of security documentation and banking law, reviewing, and drafting of facility letters, perfections of security and refinancing, review, and preparation of certificates of title, security reviews, preparation of legal opinions in respect of transactions and is experienced in dealing with lawyers in other jurisdictions relating to completion of banking and other transactions. She also is widely experienced in insolvency matters, and has acted for banks and insolvency practitioners with respect to security reviews, and enforcement of security through administration and receivership.

She is qualified to practice in England & Wales as well as Northern Ireland.

Avril tutors and lectures on Company Law at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and also holds a master’s degree in theology.

Work highlights

  • Acted on bank side in relation to the provision of facilities to a hotel group with 8 hotels on the island of Ireland.
  • Acted on borrower side in relation to the provision of facilities for residential development.
  • Acted on lender side with respect to provision of facilities to social housing provider.
  • Acted on lender side with respect to provision of facilities for AD plants.
  • Acted on borrower side with respect to construction and development of mixed use large scale development.

Accolades

  • Ranked as Band 1 by Chambers UK Guide 2025 for Banking and Finance: Northern Ireland

Testimonials

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Avril is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and hard-working. She is very proactive in getting things done.

Chambers & Partners, 2027

Avril’s level of accessibility and service is exemplary, and her knowledge of legal matters is considered expert.

Chambers & Partners, 2027

Avril McCammon is always available to assist and has literally worked around the clock for us to ensure that deadlines are met. She is solution-driven and always provides options and sound commercial guidance when required.

Legal 500, 2027

Avril McCammon is a highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable practitioner; she has extensive experience in the NI banking sector and provides a calming presence and influence on proceedings with expert technical knowledge.

Legal 500, 2027

Avril McCammon stands out for her commercial awareness, clarity of advice, and ability to simplify complex matters.

Legal 500, 2027

Avril is extremely knowledgeable and easy to deal with, always providing expert advice with the minimum of fuss.

Chambers and Partners, 2025

Avril McCammon – a well-regarded banking specialist known for her “intricate technical legal knowledge”.

Legal 500, 2025

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