Tailored service on an international scale

CORPORATE TRUST & AGENCY SERVICES

Our Corporate Trust & Agency Services team brings an elevated level of knowledge, experience, and responsiveness to every transaction we conduct in some of Europe’s major financial centers.

Specialised European teams with a broad portfolio

Wilmington Trust has dedicated teams that have developed the knowledge and skill to serve a diverse international client base across a vast range of transaction and programme needs. Our focus on understanding the unique requirements of each market allows us to provide tailored support, helping you manage and optimise your operations with confidence. Whether you're dealing with intricate programme needs or seeking guidance through challenging financial landscapes, our team is here to support your success every step of the way.

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Versatile product offerings with an international reach

Whether issuing or restructuring debt, securitising a portfolio of assets, arranging loan syndication, contemplating an M&A transaction, or establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Wilmington Trust is well positioned to serve your needs through our strategic presence in highly reputable international financial hubs.

Loan Agency

Our Loan Agency business has broad experience administering performing and non-performing loans for new originators and successors, acting as a neutral and impartial agent and facilitator.

Structured Finance

Benefit from our vast experience in diverse asset classes, financing, and securitisation, which support clients across multiple jurisdictions and various asset types and sectors.

Equipment Finance

Take advantage of our comprehensive trustee and corporate services solutions in aviation, shipping, and rail finance, backed by our strategic presence in Ireland, the UK, and Germany. 

SPV and Entity Management

Benefit from a leading provider of entity management services with cross-jurisdictional expertise that can provide full support, including incorporation, directors, company secretarial, accounting, and tax reporting where a corporate vehicle is required as part of the deal structure.

Project Finance

Our dedicated international team will work with you every step of the way to fully understand the structure, cash flows, roles, and duties in order to deliver the full suite of trust and agency services required by your specific transaction.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our seasoned team and efficient technology work together to help streamline the closing and post-closing processes, facilitating easier agreement negotiation and efficient communication between all security holders and deal parties.

Corporate Debt

Navigate corporate debt restructuring and high-yield transactions with confidence. Our ideally situated offices provide tailored guidance and comprehensive solutions for your firm.

Business Escrow

We provide dynamic reporting, documentation, and liquidity management tailored to add precision and security to your unique business escrow transactions.

Restructuring

Count on our impartial and experienced team throughout all market cycles. We specialise in distressed situations and offer independent successor agency and trustee services.

What makes Wilmington Trust different?

With decades of experience in the UK and European markets, Wilmington Trust is known for excellent operational performance, accuracy, integrity, and client service in every transaction. We are an independent, neutral, and impartial agent, making us the go-to provider for Successor Agency services in conflict situations. Supported by the strength and stability of M&T Bank, we bring robust organizational capabilities to service all types of deals effectively.

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M&T Bank

We are proud to be part of the M&T corporate family, one of the 15-largest U.S.-owned commercial bank holding companies.

M&T Bank Corporation data as of 6/30/24.

$208.8B

in assets

$26.5B

in shareholders’ equity

$164.7B

in deposits

$132.8B

in loans and leases

Corporate Trust resources

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Meet our leadership team

Our skilled team is dedicated to delivering corporate transaction services with precision and utmost attention. Discover how our integrated approach and deep industry knowledge can meet your unique needs across Europe’s diverse financial landscape.

Operations & Product Leadership
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Susie Aliker

Head of GCM Europe

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Alex Pashley

Head of Structured Finance
Europe

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Elaine Lockhart

Head of Loan Agency 
Europe

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Keith Reader

Head of Project Finance
Europe

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Sales Leadership
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Fredrik Berg

M&A, Loan Agency

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Ian Hames

Structured Finance

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Caroline Magee

Equipment and Transportation Finance, Structured Finance, Loan Agency

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Stefan Wachsmuth

Structured Finance, Loan Agency, M&T

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Doug Lavelle

Project Finance

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Country & Transaction Management
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Breeda Cunningham

Ireland Country Manager and Head of Entity Management

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Marcus Herkle

Country Leader
Germany

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Darren Levene

Head of Transaction Management
Europe

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Administrative Leadership
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Chris Duffy

Chief Administration Officer

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George Evans

Head of Service Delivery

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Barry Neilson

Head of Finance
Europe

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Not all services are available through every domestic and international affiliate or in all jurisdictions. Services are available only to institutional clients, (i.e. Eligible Counterparties or Professional Clients as defined by applicable regulations), and not for Retail clients. 

Upcoming events

ISTAT Dublin Hub, 
Dublin, Ireland

Growth Frontiers Airline Economic Conference
Dublin, Ireland

TSI Kongress 
Berlin, Germany

Professionals servicing the needs of corporate & institutional clients across Europe

OUR TEAM

Your capital market transactions are extremely important.  We’ll work collaboratively with you to ensure each is executed and administered properly from beginning to end.