Commercial, corporate and M&A in Ireland

A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP is a longstanding dominant player in the Irish corporate transactions space. The practice is well known for its strength in handling mid-market M&A deals and private equity transactions, often acting for a large client roster of domestic businesses, major multinational companies and private equity investors. Richard Grey is head of the M&A group, and has an excellent reputation for advising on large public and private M&A transactions. Charles Carroll, Keavy Ryan, and Richard Marron are key practitioners to note, and Sheena Doggett, who splits her time between London and Dublin, has established strength in the corporate space. Laura Kennedy, Stephen Quinlivan and Darran Nangle are emerging talents. In recent developments, Phil Fogarty relocated to the firm's London office, and Eoin Shiel joined from Matheson LLP.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alan Casey; Richard Grey


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Kennedy; Stephen Quinlivan; Darran Nangle; David Widger; Charlie Carroll; Keavy Ryan; Ronan Lyons; Richard Marron; Sheena Doggett; Alan Casey; James Grennan; Laura Mulleady; Eoin Shiel


Les références

‘Richard Marron has been a key partner for me in 2023. Richard demonstrates commitment to the client, sound commercial judgement and is a pleasure to deal with. I very much value his support and that of his team.’

‘Strong breadth of experience. Highly commercial and practical in both their approach and language. They do not get caught up in legal technicalities and jargon that is not relevant for their client.’

Practical and commercial approach to transactions, good clear communication style and avoided unnecessarily long meetings and calls, resulting in a cost effective approach.’

Principaux clients

Laya Healthcare Limited


Corten Capital


Inflexion Private Equity Partners


The Shareholders of Immedis Limited


Le Francaise des Jeux


InfraRed Capital Partners


Liberty Mutual


EDF Renewables Ireland Limited


Spectrum Equity


Macquire AirFinance


Neste Corporation


Apex Group


VPI Holding Limited


Irish Aviation Authority


Endo International plc


Alcon Inc


ABC Fitness Solutions Ltd


NTMA


Barryroe Offshore Energy PLC


GlobalLogic Inc


Stellwagen


Arthur J Gallagher


Freshstream Investment Partners LLP


Patrizia SE


Credit Agricole Consumer Finance (CACF)


Delata Hotel Group plc


SyBridge Technologies


Agilio Software Bidco Limited


Globalvia Inversiones, S.A.U. and Kewell (Alonso) Topco Pty Ltd through Linklaters LLP


IRCA


RWS Holdings Plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised American International Group and its subsidiary, Corebridge Financial, on the sale of Laya Healthcare Limited to AXA for €650m.
  • Advised the selling shareholders of Immedis on the sale of the company to UKG, the US-based leading provider of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions.
  • Advised Corten on all aspects of its acquisition of a majority stake in Ekco Cloud Holdings.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox has remained at the forefront of M&A and private equity deals. The team routinely advises on several of the largest transactions in the Irish and international markets; the group’s track record includes assisting Irish fintech entities with large exits and acting on de-SPAC transactions. Under the leadership of Cian McCourt, the practice regularly acts for Irish-listed companies and Irish businesses listed on the NYSE. Other key practitioners include managing partner Geoff Moore, Maura McLaughlinMichael Coyle, Maeve Moran and David Vos. Of counsel Golda Hession and senior associates Sinead Crowley and Kylie Dollard are rising stars.

Responsables de la pratique:

Cian McCourt


Autres avocats clés:

Geoff Moore; Stephen Ranalow: Maura McLaughlin; Connor Manning; John Matson; Christopher McLaughlin; Michael Coyle; Maeve Moran; Sophie Frederix; David Vos; Sinead Crowley; Amy McDermott; Kylie Dollard; Golda Hession


Les références

‘Michael Coyle is equally knowledgeable and pragmatic. He is very calm and reasonable in his approach and inspires confidence. He is also very efficient in reverting on advice. He understands the business and the things that are important to us. Kylie Dollard is very knowledgeable in corporate law matters. She is very proactive and gets things done efficiently. She understands the business and the things that are important to us.’

‘Kylie Dollard, Senior Associate – very strong, hard working, hands on and always available.’

‘Maura McLaughlin, David Vos: fantastic to work with and hugely valued by the company. They set the tone for their teams in taking a pragmatic, commercial approach, acting as a highly trusted advisor to the business. ’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Ørsted on its agreement with ESB to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio.
  • Advised John Laing Group on its acquisition of a portfolio of three Irish assets from the Irish Infrastructure Fund.
  • Advised Permanent TSB on a cooperative agreement with NatWest Group and Ulster Bank Ireland for the acquisition of certain elements of the Ulster Bank Retail, SME and Asset Finance Business as well as 25 of Ulster Bank’s 88 branches.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP's large corporate and M&A practice has seen an uptick in renewable energy, life sciences and corporate technology deals. The team is highly regarded for its strength in handling cross-border mandates, often involving US investors, and has a growing presence in the private equity space. Mid-market deals and transactions involving growth companies and start-ups are also included in the group's workload. David O’Donnell is a seasoned practitioner, and Justin McKenna is a key name in the practice for public M&A transactions. Other key practitioners include head of the life sciences team Martin KelleherLiam Brazil, corporate governance and compliance expert Claire Lord, and the 'pragmatic and experienced' Conall Geraghty.

Responsables de la pratique:

David O’Donnell; Philip Nolan


Autres avocats clés:

Justin McKenna; Liam Brazil; Martin Kelleher; Claire Lord; Conall Geraghty; Wendy Hederman; Robert Dickson; William Dillon Leetch; Dermot McGirr; Eimear Lyons


Les références

‘I would commend Mason, Hayes and Curran for their work, in particular Dermot McGirr, for his professionalism, courtesy and insight in regard to the legal services we required. Their attention to detail was of particular reassurance to us and reflected the high standards we have come to expect from Mason, Hayes and Curran.’

‘The MHC team (particularly Conall Geraghty) are extremely hard-working, responsive and creative in finding solutions to difficult deals. What sets them apart from other law firms we worked with is that they’re also very pragmatic. They’ll tell you what’s worth fighting over and they understand business perspective. ’

‘Conall Geraghty – very friendly, hard-working, full of empathy (which instead of aggravating the other side, makes the whole conversation more productive), pragmatic and experienced. ’

Principaux clients

DomusVi Group


Citigroup Global Markets Inc.


Fonoa Technologies Limited


Kinzen Limited


LetsGetChecked


Glenveagh Properties plc


Knegare Nursing Home Holdings Limited


Leaseplan Digital BV


Greencoat Renewables plc


National Maternity Hospital, Holles St.


Meta / WhatApp


Bolt ITX


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the VentureWave Group, along with other investors, on an investment in Funderbeam, an angel investing and trading platform.
  • Advised on the acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc by Amgen Inc.
  • Advised Workvivo on its sale to Zoom Video Communications.

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP has maintained its significant market share of M&A transactions, which often involve Irish targets and acquirers. It remains at the forefront of transatlantic deals, including advising takeovers of Irish-listed companies. The firm has a sizeable client portfolio of international businesses, including Fortune 100 companies and a high number of top global technology brands. Recent areas of instruction include multi-billion dollar cross-border deals and pharmaceutical transactions; the group also fields expertise in handling M&A in the financial services and food sectors. George Brady, Patrick Spicer and David Fitzgibbon are seasoned practitioners, with established expertise in handling cross-border deals and Irish takeovers. Fergus Bolster is well versed in advising on cross-border transactions, including SPAC matters. Madeline McDonnell and Brian McCloskey are notable names for M&A and private equity. Robert Barrett and Enda Garvey are singled out for their contributions. Susan Carroll Chrysostomou was promoted to partner in January 2024. Eoin Shiel has left the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Fitzgibbon; Darren Maher


Autres avocats clés:

Fergus Bolster; George Brady; Susanne McMenamin; Patrick Spicer; Pat English; Madeline McDonnell; Brian McCloskey; Caroline Kearns; Enda Garvey; Susan Carroll Chrysostomou; Robert Barrett


Les références

‘The practice is unique in how it aligns with the in-house legal teams, and is always alert to risks, and looks beyond that which is specifically raised with them. Very reliable, excellent negotiators and very good availability.’

‘Caroline Kearns is a stand out individual, always identifying and addressing issues and risks other than those raised specifically with her. Excellent negotiator. Excellent response times and availability. ’

‘Patrick Spicer is an exceptional lawyer.’

Principaux clients

Advent International Corporation


AdvancedAdvT Limited


AIB


AIG


AMP Capital


AmTrust


An Post


Arena Pharmaceuticals


Astrix Technology


Aston Lark Group Limited


Aviva


Axa Group


Baader


Bain Capital Private Equity


Bank of Ireland


Barclays Bank plc


Battery Ventures


Bauer Media Group


BC8 S.P.R.L.


BioIq Inc


Birds Eye Food Limited


Blackbee Investments


Blackrock


BNY Mellon


Booking Holdings Financial Services


Bord na Mona


Bregal Milestone


BSO Group


bOpen Innovation Holding GmbH


CA Ventures


Canada Life Group Services Limited


Carbon Crowley


Carne Group


Carrier Global Corporation


CGI Inc.


Circle Internet Financial Limited


Citadel


Citi


Coinbase


Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA


CSG Systems International Inc


Daily Mail/DMGT


Dawn Capital


Dell Technologies


DIF CIF II


Disney


DMS Governance


Dropbox


Druggability


Eaton Corporation plc


Encavis AM Management GmbH


Emerald Buyer Limited


Emerson Electric Co


Energia Renewables


Equilend


Ethypharm


FBD


FBG Enterprises Opco LLC


F-Prime Capital


Felicis Ventures


Fexco


Fidelity Investments


Fiserv


Franklin Templeton Investments


Freemantlemedia Group Limited


GAM Investment Management


Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions Limited


General Secure Logistics Limited


Genesys


Gemini Investments LP


Goldman Sachs International


Goode Partners LLP


Governor and Company of Bank of Ireland


Hanwha Energy


Hewlett Packard Enterprise


Horizon Therapeutics


ib vogt


IFG Group plc


ILHAWK Limited (Irish Life)


Impulse Dynamics plc


Independent News & Media


Insight Venture Partners LLC


Irish Distillers


IQ-EQ Group


ITBMed Group / Zelarion Group


Itron


Irving Oil


John Barron Environmental Limited


Johnson Hana International Limited


JP Morgan


Kargo Capital LLC


Kitman Labs


Kohlberg & Company LLC


LaSalle


Lead Edge Capital


Left Lane Capital


Liffey Meats


LinkedIn


Linnaeus


LGT Group


Macquarie Bank Europe plc


Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6


Majesco


MariaDB Corporation Ab / MariaDB plc


Mcquarrie Wayward


Memjet group


Mercer


Mergon Group Limited


Metaverse Technologies Limited


Monaghan Mushrooms


Monument Life Insurance Designated Activity Company


Munich Re


nAperte Designated Activity Company


Nauta Capital VC Partners


Netwatch


Nomad Foods


Novo Nordisk A/S


Novo Holdings A/S


Novartis Pharma AG


NTR Ireland Investments 2 DAC


OASIS Group


Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust


One Peak Partners


Orpea SA


Paysafe


Planet


Polaris Scientific (Ireland) Limited


ProKidney LP


Ricoh


Riverside Partners


Royal Bank of Canada


Rubrik


Savvy Games Group


Scandy Standard


Secret Escapes


Shutterstock Inc


Singapore Biotech


Sitecore


Skymetrix


Smurfit Kappa Group plc.


Société Générale


Sofina Foods Inc


Speed Fibre Group


Spencer Stuart


SPP Pension & Försäkring AB (publ)


STAR Capital


State Street


STERIS plc


Stripe


Swift Spraoi Holdings Limited


S2G Ventures


Taoglas


Tapestry Inc


Tirlán.Co-operative Society Limited (formerly known as Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited)


Trinity Biotech plc


Twitter


Unicredit


Unmind


Utmost Group


UtilityInnovation Group


Valeo Foods


Ventiga Capital Partners


Vermillion Energy Inc


Vertex Inc


Vertiv


Waterland Private Equity


Waystone Group


Weatherford International plc


Weight Watchers International Inc


Western Union


Willis Towers Watson plc


Zoom Video Communications, Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Horizon Therapeutics on all aspects of its proposed acquisition by Pillartree Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Amgen Inc.), to be implemented as an Irish High Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
  • Advised Circle Internet Financial Limited on its announced transaction to go public through a business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp.
  • Advised AXA Group on its €650m agreement to acquire Laya Healthcare Limited from Corebridge Financial, a subsidiary of AIG.

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP continues to handle a high volume of transactional work, including private equity investments. Real estate, engineering, life sciences, insurance, aviation, energy and pharmaceuticals are key sector strengths for the corporate and M&A team, which is equally adept at advising financial institutions on deals. Stephen FitzSimons heads the corporate practice, and David Byers and David Lydon are highly regarded practitioners in the market. Aidan Lawlor is a name to note, and Ben Gaffikin, Conor O’Dwyer, Garreth O’Brien, Alan Fuller and Valerie Lawlor have excellent reputations in the space. Brendan Murphy, Gill Lohan, Stephen Fuller and John Neeson are emerging talents.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen FitzSimons


Autres avocats clés:

David Lydon; David Byers; Alan Fuller; Conor O’Dwyer; Garreth O’Brien; Rory O’Malley; Ben Gaffikin; Aidan Lawlor; Gill Lohan; Stephen Fuller; Gary McSharry; Niall Best; Brendan Murphy; John Neeson


Les références

‘Excellent knowledge of the sector and very responsive. Very good at laying out what is market standard and identifying where a position might be at risk.’

‘Excellent during negotiations at defining our position while outlining the position of the counterparty and moving the negotiations forward to our satisfaction.’

‘The firm has a solid corporate M&A practice.’

Principaux clients

Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.


JP Morgan


Centaur Group


Jones Engineering


ESB


Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC


MML Capital Partners


ORIX Aviation Systems Limited


Pfizer, Inc.


Amplex AB


AMP Capital Investors (UK) Limited


MCR Outsourcing Limited


Azets


Tiger Infrastructure Partners


McCauley Pharmacy Group


Finance Ireland


Penta Group / Falfurrias Capital Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised JP Morgan on its acquisition of Cork-based Global Shares.
  • Advised AIB on the purchase of Ulster Bank’s €4.2bn corporate loan book.
  • Advised Pfizer on the Irish aspects of its acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company.

William Fry LLP

At William Fry LLP, the corporate and M&A practice is highly regarded for its excellent track record in acting on a number of landmark deals in Ireland; in one prominent example, the team assisted Amgen with its proposed $28.3bn acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics. Led by Stephen Keogh, the department is regularly instructed by healthcare, life sciences, TMT, energy, financial services, insurance, and real estate sector companies in a range of corporate transactions. Mark Talbot brings expertise in public and private M&A, and Myra Garrett is hugely experienced in advising on public takeovers. Andrew McIntyre specialises in technology and life sciences deals, and Máire O’Neill focuses on energy transactions. Former senior partner Bryan Bourke has become a consultant.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen Keogh


Autres avocats clés:

Myra Garrett; Andrew McIntyre; Mark Quealy; Mark Talbot; Máire O’Neill; Elaine Morrissey; Bryan Bourke; Ronan Shanahan; Fiachra Cork; Carol Eager; Gavin White


Les références

‘Maire O’Neill is a real stand-out. She is particularly known for fintech. Carol Eager has excellent technical knowledge and is very pragmatic to deal with.’

‘Fiachra Cork particularly stands out in terms of knowledge, experience and he is very personable individual. He communicates all legal advice very clearly and has been exceptionally responsive to any queries I have had since working with him over the past year. He is also very proactive. Overall, it has been a very positive experience working with Fiachra and William Fry.’

‘I have found that the team is always available to assist, whether to attend a meeting in person, or hop on a call to discuss matters at short notice. The link up between the Corporate and M&A teams and other teams within William Fry, whether the tax team, company secretarial or employment teams, makes for provision of a seamless service for any transaction that the William Fry Corporate and M&A team have worked with us on.’

Principaux clients

Amalfi Technologies


Amgen Inc


Atlantic Bridge Ventures


August Equity


Bank of America


CBPE


Celtic Rugby DAC and Pro Rugby Championship DAC t/a GUINNESS PRO 14


Cardinal Carlyle Ireland


Certa Ireland (formerly Emo Oil)


Clayton, Dubilier & Rice


Claret Capital Partners


DCC plc


Echelon DC Holdings Limited


Elavon Financial Services DAC / US Bank Group


Fenergo Group Limited


Glanbia


Irish Government


Irish Rugby Football Union


J&E Davy


Jolt Energy


Kilsaran Concrete


Melior Equity


MML Growth Capital Partners


National Treasury Management Agency (the manager of Ireland’s sovereign wealth fund)


OCP (Orange Capital Partners)


Phoenix Life plc


Pollen Street Capital


Pomo Search (Pointy)


Qorvo US, Inc


Quad Real


Silicon Valley Bank


Smurfit Kappa Group plc


Société Générale SA


Suretank Group Limited


Sweepr


The Irish Times


Tines Security Services Limited


Uniphar plc


UKG Inc


Wealth at Work


Workday


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Amgen on its proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.
  • Advised UKG on the acquisition of Immedis and its subsidiaries for €575m.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard‘s Dublin office is well versed in handling big-ticket corporate and M&A transactions. The team reports an increase in work from clients in the food sector, and continues to handle a high volume of venture capital investments involving medical devices transactions. Leisure, retail, energy, pharmaceuticals and insurance are also key sector strengths for the department. Deborah Kelly leads the corporate practice and brings extensive experience in advising on life sciences, energy and hospitality matters. John Olden, Leonora Malone and Nicola McGrath are highly regarded practitioners in the department. Lorna Osborne made partner in January 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Deborah Kelly


Autres avocats clés:

Leonora Malone; Nicola McGrath; John Olden; Gavin Doherty; Lorna Osborne; Niall Marren; Garrett Miller


Les références

‘Our key corporate partner is Leonora Malone who we have worked closely with for two decades on mergers and acquisitions and many other corporate matters. We greatly value Leonora’s advice and counsel, no matter how big or small the issue. We are a mid-sized company that have dealt with much larger companies and we are very glad to have Leonora advising on all situations.’

‘The team lead by Leonora Malone with Lorna Osborne were personable and approachable and accessible at all times. They have the ability to discuss and develop solutions with the client with a view to achieving the best outcome for the client. Leonora is collaborative and imaginative in reaching a final outcome for the client. The practice has the ability to bring many specialisms to a project with one point of contact for the client.’

‘Leonora Malone has commitment to seeing the project through, provides practical advice and fulfils the role of trusted adviser. Lorna Osborne is also completely committed, accessible and solution driven.’

Principaux clients

Marks & Spencer


BMW Ireland


Mercantile Group


Q-Park


New Look


Applegreen PLC


Clear Channel International


Sonder Hospitality


Rosderra Irish Meats


Sky UK Limited


Seroba Life Sciences


Arkphire Ireland


Vodafone


Colas


Johnson & Johnson


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised CNB Investments on the sale of Glanmore Foods Limited to Compass Catering Services, Ireland Limited.
  • Advised the shareholders of Rose Holdings Limited on an investment from private equity group Melior Equity Partners.
  • Advised Revive Active on an equity investment from the state-backed growth fund BGF.

Beauchamps LLP

Beauchamps LLP is perhaps best known for its strength in advising on mid-market deals, and continues to handle a high volume of transactions in the area. The department has an established client base of owner-managed businesses, private equity funds and venture capital investors. Key areas of instruction include cross-border M&A, management buyouts, restructurings and reorganisations. Shaun O’Shea heads up the practice, which includes the vastly experienced practitioner Máire Cunningham, who regularly assists Enterprise Ireland with strategic investments and disposals. Damian Maloney is singled out for his contributions. Shane Costelloe joined the team in May 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Shaun O’Shea


Autres avocats clés:

Máire Cunningham; Damian Maloney; John White; Edward Evans; Emer Moriarty Crowley; Kyle Wimpress; Shane Costelloe


Les références

‘Team are approachable, problem solving and knowledgeable.’

‘We have found that the Beauchamps team work really well together, and are very focused on getting pragmatic solutions to problems and concerns. They are very accessible and work well with both our side and our counterparties.’

‘I have worked for many years with Maire Cunningham, and in the past year with Damian Maloney; all had a deep understanding of matters as they pertained to our business, there was no time wasted getting up to speed.’

Principaux clients

5G Communications


AbacusLabs


ABO Wind


Allied Irish Bank plc


Bord na Móna


Business Growth Fund


Consensus Cloud Solutions


Croke Park


CRS Cold Stores


DoValue


EDF Renewables


Epona Biotech


Empowered Brands


Examfly


Enterprise Ireland


Ergoservices Limited


Fain Ascensores


GAA


Grafton Group plc


Health Information and Quality Authority


IDA Ireland


Idoman Teo


Invert Robotics


IRFU


Joule Group


Leinster Rugby


Mapaex Group


McCabes pharmacy


Meptagon Group


My name is Ted


PREM Group


Orbis Labsystems Services Limited


PWC


RSK Group


RWE Renewables


Spark Crowdfunding


Stoneweg SA


Subsea Micropiles


Terra Solar


Tracsis Plc


Ulster Bank


VetPartners


Western Development Commission


Payzone


Thomond Insurance


RSK Environment


Behaviour & Attitudes Limited


Independent Trustee Company


Emerald Investments


National Vehicle Distribution


ByrneWallace LLP

Managing partner Feargal Brennan heads up ByrneWallace LLP's corporate, commercial and M&A practice, which is well known for assisting life sciences, energy, food, hospitality, and technology sector clients. The team has been kept busy advising on headline life sciences deals and a wide range of cross-border M&A transactions. Colin Sainsbury and Catherine Dowling bring expertise in handling life sciences transactions, and Victor Timon focuses on technology deals. Gillian O’Shaughnessy has a solid track record in handling healthcare and energy transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Feargal Brennan


Autres avocats clés:

Colin Sainsbury; Catherine Dowling; Eamonn Carey; Daniel Holohan; Gillian O’Shaughnessy; Victor Timon; Zelda Deasy; Jonathan Lynch


Les références

‘Colin Sainsbury provides us with a great deal of his time and attention. He personally looks after our needs and is an important asset for our business.’

‘Exceptional blend of commercial savvy and technical excellence. Excellent availability of partners.’

‘Feargal Brennan is in my view the leading corporate lawyer in Ireland due to his ability to blend strong legal knowledge with exceptional wisdom and pragmatic advice. Jonathan Lynch is a highly skilled and very efficient corporate lawyer. Exceptionally effective.’

Dentons Ireland

Dentons Ireland's Dublin office has an impressive track record in advising on M&A, private equity and financial sponsor investments. The team's client base has seen significant expansion throughout 2022 and 2023, with the group handling an increased volume of work for corporate and financial entities. Eavan Saunders is the managing partner of the Dublin office, and Shane O’Donnell heads up the corporate department; both lawyers are highly regarded practitioners in the space. David McGuinnessMichael McDonald and Ciaran O’Boyle are key names in the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eavan Saunders; Shane O’Donnell


Autres avocats clés:

David McGuinness; Michael McDonald; Ciaran O’Boyle


Les références

‘I found the Dentons team to be highly client oriented and a pleasure to deal with during an intense transaction.’

‘I found the lead partner was highly accessible, clearly thinking about our interests all the time and not afraid of really rolling up the sleeves when it was required. ’

‘Strong people, committed to clients.’

Principaux clients

Ailmount Investments ULC


GH Research


AMP Capital Investors (UK) Limited


Zetland Capital Partners LLP


Ekco Cloud Holdings DAC


Doran & Minehane Limited


LC Financial Holdings/ LCM Partners


Harwood Private Capital


ACT Venture Capital


ProVerum Limited


Version 1 Solutions Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Ekco Cloud Holdings on the sale of its entire issued share capital to Corten Capital.
  • Advised LC Financial Holdings on a proposed acquisition of BCM Global Holdings.

Eversheds Sutherland

Mid-market M&A transactions form the backbone of Eversheds Sutherland's practice. The Dublin team regularly acts for a solid client base of domestic and international clients, leveraging the support of the firm's extensive global network to advise multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions with an Irish focus. The group acts for private equity and venture capital entities, as well as companies in the technology, software development, life sciences, insurance, healthcare, energy, food, infrastructure and retail sectors. Practice head Gerard Ryan and private equity expert Gavin O’Flaherty are prominent partners, and Enda Newton is a key name for fintech M&A transactions. Enda Cullivan, Mary Kiely and Maria O’Brien are names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gerard Ryan


Autres avocats clés:

Gavin O’Flaherty; Enda Newton; Enda Cullivan; Mary Kiely; Maria O’Brien


Les références

‘Gerard Ryan and Enda Cullivan are simply brilliant. The team that offers complex advice in a simplified manner and are completely transparent in terms of pricing. Highly recommend.’

Enda Cullivan is an expert and has a great way with people. Gerard Ryan is one of the good guys, a man you want on your side.’

‘Excellent partner led approach commercial and technically strong.’

Principaux clients

AECOM


AIB plc


Arachas Corporate Brokers Ltd


Aston Lark


BBL Groupe


BVP Investments


Cairn Homes plc


Castlegate Investments


Circle K


Constellation Software


CyrusOne


DCC plc


Designer Group Engineering Contractors International DAC


Development Capital


DNV AS


Dukes Ireland Ltd


ESW (formerly known as eShopWorld)


Euronet Worldwide


FEXCO Holdings UC


Fiserv


Flair Showers


FleetCor Technologies Inc.


Goodbody Stockbrokers


Impax Asset Management


IRIS Capital


King & Moffatt


Kingspan


Kohler


Lonely Planet


Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co Ltd


Musgrave


Norman Thompson Insurances Ltd and Norman Thompson Life & Pensions Ltd


Patreon


Planet Payment


Portman Healthcare


Ronan Group Real Estate


Shell Petroleum Company


SNC-Lavalin


STAR Capital


Sustainable Development Capital LLP


Tetrarch Capital Limited


The Hevac Group


The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)


The Sanbra Group


The Therapie Group


Wienerberger AG


WPS Europe


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the sellers in relation to the Irish legal and tax aspects of the sale and investment in Cora Systems Limited by Scottish Equity Partners.
  • Advised FuturEnergy, a joint venture between Coillte and ESB, in relation to developing a framework agreement for the sale of wind farm projects to a preferred buyer once the projects have been developed.
  • Advised Dukes Education Group on the acquisition of The Institute of Education.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP

LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘ corporate and M&A practice has been kept busy handling a steady workflow of instructions from clients in the technology, energy, healthcare and financial services sectors. Firm managing partner and M&A and private equity expert Richard Curran heads up the department, which continues to advise on private equity and venture capital deals. Jennifer McGuire leads the M&A group, and consultant Gerry Halpenny has extensive experience in advising on cross-border M&A matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Curran; Jennifer McGuire


Autres avocats clés:

Gerry Halpenny; Emmet Scully; Philip Daly


Les références

‘Sound and practical advice and a speedy response to queries.’

‘I find the team at LK Shields to be practical providing workable businesslike solutions rather than theoretical potential outcomes.’

‘The team are very dynamic and very commercially astute.’

Principaux clients

Aspire Technologies


StepStone Group


Brink’s


Causeway Capital Partners


Culligan Water


Elkstone


Kajima


Keurig Dr Pepper


Reach Plc


Veolia


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for the vendors of Walco Foods on the sale of the the company to Neste.
  • Assisted Culligan Group with several transactions, including advising Glenpatrick Natural Water Coolers in the purchase of the entire issued share capital of CWS Water Solutions.
  • Acted for the Erisbeg Group on several acquisitions.

Maples Group

Maples Group has an established track record in handling cross-border M&A and corporate transactions involving private equity and institutional investors. The Dublin office has seen an increase in venture capital investment matters, and is well known for advising on big-ticket private equity deals. Practice head Colm Rafferty is a highly regarded partner, with an excellent reputation for advising on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. Morgan Pierse is an emerging talent, with particular strength in acting on financial services and technology deals, and recently promoted partner Jordan O’Brien is a name to note. Of counsel William Darmody is singled out for his contributions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Colm Rafferty


Autres avocats clés:

Morgan Pierse; William Darmody; Jordan O’Brien; Conor Cawley; Emma Sheehy; Shane Divilly


Les références

‘Colm Rafferty and Morgan Pierse are two standout names.’

‘Proactive, client focused and always available. The team have developed a cutting edge locally in terms of their ability to focus on the important issues early to ensure the client is aware of the weak points of the transaction. ’

‘Colm Rafferty: Always direct and client focused. Will find a way to bridge any gap in expectations as necessary, but ensures that clients are fully informed throughout the transaction.’

Principaux clients

AIB


Alpha Wireless Ltd


AMCS Group


Amedeo


Apollo


Avolon


Beats Medical


BGF Investments LP


Bounce Insights


Brightflag


Buymie Technologies Ltd


BVI Medical


Cantor Fitzgerald


Cardinal Capital Group


CityJet


CitySwift


Clearlake Capital


CME Drilling


Code Institute


Conjura Ltd


Demeter & Co.


Elio Networks


Empeal


ET Fuels


Euroforest


Fairstone Group


Fifty-Three Six Media


FLYEfit


Fortress Investment Group LLC


Francisco Partners Management LLC


Fundrecs


Furious Horizon


Global Consolidated Aesthetics


Global Gap Year Student Services Ltd


Great Point Partners


Gym Plus Coffee Ltd


Harkness Screens


Health XL


Heitman International LLC


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


iFeel Technology Solutions


LastPass Ireland


LearnUpon


Marathon Asset Management


MBK Partners


Meili Travel Technology


Merative


Mercuria Energy Group


MML Growth Capital Partners


Molten Ventures


Mortgage Horizons Ltd. (T/A Doddl)


MyWallStreet


Nearform


Nektr Technologies


Neueda Technologies


NewsWhip


Northwell Health


Oaktree / Lioncor


One Identify Software


Outmin


PatientMpower


Payemoji


PMD Solutions


Prodigy Learning


Publicis Groupe Holdings BV


Quest Software


Real World Analytics


Roomex


Sanlam


Scopely, inc


Sky Aviation Leasing


SportCaller


Spotlight Oral Care


ST Engineering


SteriPack Group


Susquehanna Growth Equity


Synova Capital


TA Associates


Taoglas


Teamwork


Tech Mahindra


Tristan Capital Partners LLP


UnitedHealth Group


Upland


Urban Volt


US CourtScript Holdings, Inc. (eScribers)


Vela Games


Vista Equity Partners


Waterfall Asset Management


Wayflyer Ltd


Wychwood Capital Partners


Zyte


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as lead counsel to Taoglas on its acquisition by Graham Partners.
  • Advised Cardinal Capital Group on its investment in Uform.
  • Acted as lead counsel to Roomex on its acquisition by FLEETCOR Technologies.

Philip Lee LLP

The team at Philip Lee LLP fields extensive experience in handling corporate and M&A transactions, often for clients in the life sciences, technology, financial services, energy and cleantech, and transport sectors. Andreas McConnell has a solid track record in assisting healthcare, life sciences, media and energy clients with corporate matters. Other key partners include the seasoned Bernard McEvoy, Anna Hickey and Rebecca McEvoy, who garners praise for her 'unparalleled depth of legal knowledge'.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andreas McConnell; Bernard McEvoy


Autres avocats clés:

Eoghan Doyle; Jonathan Kelly; Eoin Brereton; Rebecca McEvoy; Inez Cullen; Anna Hickey


Les références

‘Philip Lee’s team’s strengths lie in its responsiveness, collaborative approach, and ability to tailor strategies to unique client needs, making them trusted advisors committed to client success. This client-centric, partner-led approach sets them apart, assuring clients of dedicated support and expertise throughout their legal journey.’

‘Rebecca McEvoy, is a standout partner at Philip Lee and brings a blend of qualities to the table that sets her apart from her competitors. Her exceptional teamwork skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that clients benefit from diverse perspectives and expertise within Philip Lee. Rebecca’s commitment to client service is unwavering, with a personalised approach that prioritises client needs. Her extensive knowledge of Irish company law is second to none, providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions. Rebecca embodies the qualities we value most: a dedication to teamwork, an unwavering commitment to client service, and an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge.’

‘Rebecca McEvoy’s insight and empathy made her a pleasure to deal with. She helped us resolve issues quickly and professionally. More than that, she regularly suggested pragmatic outcomes which favoured both sides earning the respect of the M&A team. Bernard McEvoy diffused any tense situation with his charm and experience.’

RDJ LLP

RDJ LLP handles a steady workflow of corporate matters for clients in the technology, financial services and healthcare sectors. With bases in Cork, Galway and Dublin, the firm has solid experience in advising on transatlantic deals. Private equity and venture capital transactions are also key drivers of work. Cork-based partner Gillian Keating heads up the practice, and is highly regarded for her expertise in technology matters. Bryan McCarthy is the key name to note in Dublin, and Galway partner JP Gilmartin is sought after for medtech and healthcare deals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gillian Keating


Autres avocats clés:

JP Gilmartin; Bryan McCarthy; Ashling Walsh; Diarmaid Gavin; Sean O’Reilly; Marie Gavin; Sarah Slevin


Les références

‘Sean O’Reilly is superb – he analyses the detail like no other and his commitment to getting a deal over the line is second to none. I cannot rate Sean highly enough.’

‘The practice provides all the resources necessary to provide us with an excellent service.’

‘The individual solicitors are highly competent in their field. Their particular strength is taking the time to fully understand our business and its particular needs.’

Principaux clients

DPS Group


ByrneLooby


Spearline Labs / Cyara


Morgan McKinley


AventaMed DAC


PMT Premier Machine Tools Limited


Independent Irish Health Foods Limited


Focus Scientific Solutions


DPB Meats Limited (trading as Dublin Meat Company)


Healthcare21


Otonomee


Maurice Johnson & Partners


PW Innovation Unlimited Company


Sidero Limited


Anabio Technologies Limited


BCD Masco Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised global engineering consulting, engineering and construction management group DPS on its acquisition by Arcadis.
  • Advised Sidero, a cloud services company, on its acquisition by GlobalLogic.
  • Advised The Imperial Hotel Cork on its proposed acquisition by The Louis Fitzgerald Group.

Dillon Eustace

The team at Dillon Eustace continues to handle a high number of mid-market M&A, private equity and venture capital deals. Under the leadership of the 'stand-out performerAdrian Benson, the practice is well known for its strength in advising on financial services sector matters and work from clients in other regulated sectors. It is also noted for handling healthcare and property transactions, alongside restructurings and reorganisations. Philip Lea is well versed in handling shareholders’ agreements and joint ventures.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adrian Benson


Autres avocats clés:

Philip Lea; Lorcan Tiernan


Les références

‘Dillon Eustace is a law firm with a very strong reputation in a number of fields, notably financial services. The corporate team has a number of very good lawyers, and they are able to advise on a range of corporate transactions and also to give clear strategic and discreet legal advice. The approach to advice is very commercial and they are focused on finding solutions. ’

‘Adrian Benson is a stand-out performer. Adrian has strong technical skills combined with a fantastic sense of what his clients want, and how to get it. He is a real heavyweight performer. ’

‘The team has good all-round capabilities, and is well respected in the Irish market. ’

Principaux clients

Verve


MML Capital


Vita Actives Limited


Odyssey VC Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the shareholder of Vita Actives on its sale to DairyGold.
  • Advised MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland on its agreement to invest in Virginia International Logistics.
  • Advised the shareholders of Verve on its sale to the US-owned Opus global group network.

Flynn O'Driscoll

With bases in Dublin and Galway, Flynn O'Driscoll has a wealth of experience in handling M&A and private equity deals. Founding partner Alan O’Driscoll is recognised for his expertise in the M&A and private equity spaces, and is regularly instructed by clients in the technology, healthcare, and food sectors. The practice is also recognised for representing corporates and investors in a range of matters. Other key practitioners include Gavin Lawlor, Mark Roberts and Galway-based David Ryan.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alan O’Driscoll; David Ryan; Gavin Lawlor; Mark Roberts


Autres avocats clés:

Cian O’Leary; Diann Cannon


Les références

‘The team is highly experienced, professional and efficient in achieving desired results within very tight timeframes. Can identify real issues / bottlenecks quickly and reduce time spend on noise. Solutions focussed instead of a focus on identifying problems. Highly recommend working with Flynn O’Driscoll.’

‘Stand-out partner is David Ryan.’

‘Flynn O’Driscoll is strongly client focused and notably practical, direct and dynamic in delivering on client requirements. After steady growth over several years, the firm has deep expertise across wide commercial practice areas, and is quite adept at drawing on internal resources to meet client needs. There is a “spring in the step” at Flynn O’Driscoll — very competent professionals focused on supporting and delivering for clients engaged in wide-ranging commercial activities with diverse legal requirements. ’

Principaux clients

Waterland Private Equity Ireland


Unity Technologies I.T. Limited


Pharmed Holdings Limited


Bissegem Unlimited Company


Siteridge Limited (Red FM)


Carducci Holdings DAC (City Bin)


Portatare Limited


CJ Fallon Unlimited Company


Weston Office Solutions Limited


Blue Giant


Air Nostrum


Ideal Tridon Group


Aergo Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Writech Group on the financing and acquisition of Ce Sprinkler, a leading Swedish fire-protection business.
  • Represented The City Bin Co and its shareholders in its sale to Thorntons Recycling.
  • Advised Pharmed on the sale of Accuscience Ireland and Medilink Services to Diploma.

Hayes Solicitors LLP

Hayes Solicitors LLP is widely recognised for its expertise in handling mandates from clients in the sports, healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, financial services and other regulated sectors. Mid-market transactions form the core pillar of the practice, which is also adept at advising on corporate reorganisations. The 'hugely experienced' Ken Casey is a very highly regarded corporate and M&A specialist, with an excellent track record in advising on headline deals in the market, and David Phelan 'has a deep understanding of the commercial landscape'. Sabrina Burke is singled out for her contributions. The practice was bolstered by the arrival of experienced partner David Mangan from Mason Hayes & Curran LLP in April 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ken Casey; David Phelan


Autres avocats clés:

David Mangan; Laura Fannin; Robbie Slattery; Cian Clinch; Sabrina Burke; Patrick Scott


Les références

Their knowledge in M&A was good and up to date. Their attention to detail and meticulous preparation were impressive, and it was evident that they genuinely cared about getting the best outcome for us. In short, Hayes’ team was professional, competent and took great pride in their work. Additionally, they were also very cost-effective.’

‘Partner – Ken Casey: Very responsive, respectful, knowledgeable, followed the process right to completion. Senior Associate – Sabrina Burke: Pleasant to deal with, always very diligent, never missed a step. Extremely knowledgeable, you can trust her to complete the process competently.’

‘The Hayes Corporate team are one of the best I’ve dealt with. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional in all areas. Of particular note is that they will give clear advice rather than vague answers that some legal firms can default to. The team are very strong commercially, with a practical and flexible approach to an often changing brief. ’

Principaux clients

International Investment and Underwriting Group (“IIU”)


Teqnion AB


BPG Lux International Holdings S.à.r.l. (Burke Porter Group)


Chevron College Limited


LCM Partners Limited and Everyday Finance


Michael Kinsella / Kinmed Assets Limited


Dermot Smurfit


The shareholders of Caveo Information Systems Limited


Sattel Consulting Limited/Brian O’Sullivan


Positive Care


Selling Shareholder of the Bad Ass Café


MLM Distillery Investments DAC


Salmon Software


Shareholders of Walker Vehicle Rentals Limited


Lockton Insurance Brokers (Ireland) Limited


Shareholders of Blackrock Insurance Solutions Limited


Steelworks Investments Limited


Sodexo


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the shareholders of Caveo Information Systems on the sale of the company to Ecko Cloud Limited.
  • Acted for Swedish company Teqnion in the acquisition of Reward Catering.
  • Acted for the Burke Porter Group in its acquisition of Killaloe-headquartered Quantum 3.

Ogier

Ogier has a thriving corporate and M&A practice, which is noted for its experience in mid-market deals, and has also been instructed in high-value cross-border transactions. Technology, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, construction and maritime are key sectors for the firm; in a recent highlight, the team acted as Irish counsel in Chiesi Farmaceutici’s $1.48bn acquisition of Irish biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma. Private equity and venture capital deals are also key drivers of work for the group. Dominic Conlon heads up the practice. Edon Byrnes continues to be recognised for his corporate law expertise. The team was further enhanced by the arrival of Oisin McLoughlin from Pinsent Masons LLP in 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dominic Conlon


Autres avocats clés:

Edon Byrnes; Oisin McLoughlin; Aaron Kelly


Les références

‘The team is pragmatic in its approach and interacts well with clients and with other parties involved in cases. They bring a large firm quality and standard of advice and approach in the context of a smaller size practice.’

‘I would mention partner Dominic Conlon and associate Aaron Kelly. Dominic is clearly very experienced. He is also very intelligent and articulate. He is personable but can easily hold his own if others are being difficult. Very client focussed. An excellent lawyer. Aaron has an excellent manner. Personable and polite, he works issues out well and interacts well with others. Hard working and calm, he will make a good partner.’

‘A very commercial approach to transactional work with a very much committed team effort to get the deal done without undue delay and fuss. Very updated technology and backup systems. Full visibility in respect of billings. Very much a modern approach from a modern law firm.’

Principaux clients

Chiesi Farmaceutici (instructed by Dechert LLP)


Oblivious Software Limited


PressUp Hospitality Group


Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Limited


APEM Group Limited


Cobblestones Brands Limited


Cantor Fitzgerald


BES Management DAC


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as Irish counsel on Chiesi Farmaceutici’s $1.48bn acquisition of Ireland-based commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma.
  • Advised Thorntons on its purchase of ‘The City Bin Company’.
  • Advised Oblivious Software on the Irish law aspects of a seed round investment in the company by lead investor Cavalry Ventures.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP's Dublin office has a solid track record in handling a number of headline deals in the M&A, private equity and venture capital spaces. Energy, life sciences, healthcare, private equity and corporate real estate matters are key drivers of work for the corporate team. Private equity expert Gerry Beausang led the advice to Cathexis Holdings on its headline acquisition of Jones Engineering Holdings International. Neil Keenan's 'technical expertise is second to none in the Dublin market'. Senior associate Dorian Rees fields extensive expertise in healthcare issues. Oisín McLoughlin and Naoise Harnett left the firm in 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Neil Keenan; Gerry Beausang


Autres avocats clés:

Dorian Rees


Les références

‘The Pinsent Masons corporate team are friendly, practical and commercially focused. ’

‘Neil Keenan has been a valuable support to our business over many years. He is always available to give quick, practical advice which demonstrates his understanding of the business and how his advice can best serve his clients. ’

‘Pinsents have an excellent corporate M&A practice in Dublin which punches well above its weight.’

Principaux clients

Cathexis Holdings LP/ ISG (Jones Engineering)


Fastway Couriers


ENVA


Statkraft


Mohawk


MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland


Transcat


Mainstream Renewable Power


Staycity


SIAC Construction


Livingbridge


Linnaeus (MARS Group)


Great Western Mining Corporation


UDG


Ubiqube Ireland


Briggs Equipment


Holmglade Limited/Cork City FC


Benefex Limited


Ocuco Limited


Latch Medical


ReproMed


BlueDop Medical Group


Apposite Capital


Erisbeg


Bupa (Healthcare)


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Cathexis Holdings on its acquisition of Jones Engineering.
  • Advised Statkraft on the sale of a 50% stake to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and the related joint venture agreement.
  • Acted as co-counsel with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in advising the long-standing partnership between Central Group and SIGNA Holding on the real estate aspects of its acquisition of the Selfridges group.

ReganWall, Business Law Firm

Based in Cork, ReganWall, Business Law Firm is well known for its expertise in handling M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. The boutique has an excellent reputation for handling mandates from clients in the technology and knowledge-based business sectors. Firm managing partner Adrian Wall focuses on domestic and cross-border transactions; he co-leads the practice with Kieran Regan, who advises on M&A deals, MBOs and corporate real estate transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adrian Wall; Kieran Regan


Walkers

Walkers is perhaps best known for advising on corporate deals in the financial services sector, including handling aviation leasing and investment funds. Mid-market transactions form the core pillar of the practice. Recently promoted partner Eoin Ryan heads up the practice; Brendan O’Brien left the firm in 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eoin Ryan


Principaux clients

Princess Pictures


AMCK


Lease Corporation International


Lagers


Allied Risk


Oakley Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Managed the legal aspects of a complex pre-sale restructuring and drafted transaction documents to effect it which were material to facilitate a transaction with a reported value of $4bn.
  • Advised a joint venture between LCI and LAGERS on the acquisition of a portfolio of helicopters with a deal value of $60m.
  • Acted as Irish counsel in relation to the acquisition of a minority stake of around a third in the UK-based testing and inspection company Phenna Group from Inflexion.

Whitney Moore

Whitney Moore is well versed in advising on M&A deals, and has a solid track record in handling transactions in the tech, mining, and oil and gas sectors. Cryptocurrency and blockchain matters are also prominent in the group's workload, and the department is often instructed in matters involving SMEs. Practice head Cillian Balfe focuses on private M&A transactions, and Brendan Ringrose fields expertise in assisting with mining and oil and gas transactions. Thérèse Rochford advises on takeovers and AIM matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Cillian Balfe


Autres avocats clés:

Brendan Ringrose; Thérèse Rochford; Brian Cunneen


Principaux clients

Stagwell Global


Glencore plc


San Leon Energy plc


Pineapple Power Corporation plc


Vega & Wallace Limited


Independent Stave Company Limited


NEP Group Inc.


Scania Finance Ireland Limited


O’Flaherty Group


Sindice Limited t/a Siren


ID Pal Limited


Data Chemist Limited trading as Terminus DB


Adventus Mining Corporation.


Altius Minerals Corp


Ratio Petroleum


Roche Bobois SA


Sonru Limited


Empathy Marketing Limited


Richmond Marketing Limited


E. Flahavan & Sons Limited


Ryhall Limited


Woodberry Capital


International Lithium Limited


Zinc of Ireland NL


Dalradian Resources Inc.


Dye & Durham UK Limited


Cannsun Medhel Group plc


Shabra Plastics Limited


Ballyna Hotel Limited


Modern Hire, Inc.


Independent Vetcare


Canali Menswear


U.S. Oil and Gas plc


Mc Cambridge Limited


Primemount PT Limited


My Compliance Office


Instant Upright


Christeyns


Unigestion SA


Caleo Private Equity Pty Ltd


United Hardware


BHSM LLP

BHSM LLP's burgeoning corporate and commercial practice is noted for its experience in advising on healthcare and technology deals. The group frequently assists shareholders with the sale of holdings in Irish businesses, and maintains a solid presence in the start-up sphere; governance agreements, fundraisings, and exit matters are key drivers of work. Under the leadership of Joe McVeigh, the department has been kept busy advising healthcare entities on a broad range of corporate and commercial issues. Eimear Grealy left the firm in January 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joe McVeigh


Autres avocats clés:

Sinead Mannion


Les références

‘Practical, good client service, direct and to the point.’

‘Sinead Mannion – very knowledgeable across all areas of the transaction. Joe McVeigh – highly commercial and practical approach.’

Principaux clients

Tiger Time Holdings Limited


The Shareholders of Friel Stafford Financial Services Limited


NPP Packaging Systems Holdings Limited


Wogan Build Centre Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for NPP Packaging Systems on its acquisition of Food Processing Technology Irl Limited.
  • Advised Tiger Time Holdings on the acquisition of several businesses, including the purchase of Douglas ABC Childcare Limited.

DAC Beachcroft Dublin

Sharon McCaffrey heads up the practice at DAC Beachcroft Dublin, which leverages the strength of its multi-jurisdictional operations in order to assist international clients with entering into and consolidating a business presence in the Irish market. The group has been kept busy handling cross-border M&A deals involving Iceland, Luxembourg and Italy. Additionally, insurance work is a key area of expertise for the firm, and the corporate and commercial department is active in insurance-related matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sharon McCaffrey


Les références

‘Not only is there a strong base of legal knowledge, there is a friendly and proactive approach that is based on working as a team.’

‘Sharon McCaffrey – knowledge of the law, ability to understand the key issues and how your business is affected, and her open and friendly style.’

Principaux clients

Maxol Group


Fusion Connect, Inc.


InvoiceFair


Lindab Group


Bartra Capital


An Post GeoDirectory


Kapsch TrafficCom


HSS Hire Group


Wealth Options


Turner & Townsend


BookaBed AG


Saint-Gobain Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Maxol Limited on its proposed strategic acquisition of the forecourt business of a significant forecourt operator in Co. Wexford.

EY Law Ireland

EY Law Ireland has a burgeoning practice in cross-border M&A and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team has been kept especially busy advising foreign clients on establishing business operations in Ireland, as well as potential acquisitions of businesses in the jurisdiction. The group is also adept at handling private equity investments. Adam Synnott heads up the department.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adam Synnott


Autres avocats clés:

Grainne Garvao; Louise Dennis; Maeve Murphy


Les références

‘The team consists of members with different experiences and they are capable of handling complex tasks. The professional chain between the teams of different countries is also worth mentioning.’

‘Each individual we have worked with was extremely responsive to our tasks. They also were very adaptive in terms of timing which was extremely valuable at that stage. ’

‘The EY team was excellent at managing the nuances associated with the cross-border deal and coordinating with the various parties and constituencies. ’

Principaux clients

Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants, Ireland


OneTouchtelecare Limited


Adjara LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants (EYCA) on its acquisition of Client Solutions.
  • Advised OneTouch, a care management software platform in Ireland and the UK, and its shareholders on an investment by August Equity, a UK private equity house.

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher handles a substantial volume of M&A deals, venture capital transactions, outsourcing agreements and commercial contracts matters. Renewable energy transactions form the cornerstone of the practice, and the team is also recognised for its strength in advising on retail and technology sector matters. Recent work for the group includes assisting with cross-border acquisitions of Irish businesses. Feilim O’Caoimh leads the corporate and commercial department, in which Elaine Traynor is the key contact for renewable energy work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Feilim O’Caoimh


Autres avocats clés:

Elaine Traynor


Principaux clients

Sazerac, Inc.


Ionic Consulting – Energy


Simply Blue Group


Aer Soléir – Energy


TFI Marine


VisionID


Glen Dimplex


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sazerac on its acquisition of Lough Gill Distillery in County Sligo.
  • Advised Simply Blue Group on its partnership with EDF concerning the Western Star Floating Wind Project and Emerald Floating Wind Project.

Holmes O'Malley Sexton

The team at Holmes O'Malley Sexton is well known for its solid track record in handling M&A and equity investment matters for a client roster of Irish businesses. The firm has offices in Limerick, Cork and Dublin. Stephen Walker, who is based in the Dublin office, leads the corporate and commercial department, and is well known for his expertise in corporate and M&A deals. Shane Costelloe left the firm in May 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen Walker


Les références

‘We found the entire experience of selling our business daunting at first, but Stephen Walker made the process enjoyable and relatively stress free. We found his knowledge and advice to be excellent.’

‘Stephen Walker was always on the end of the phone and was very good at explaining everything we needed to do and understand to ensure we were happy at all times with the process and the responses from the buyer. ’

‘A very personalised, professional service.’

Principaux clients

Amarenco Solar Limited


Febvre & Company Limited


Glanua Group Limited


The Go-Ahead Group plc


Magellan Aviation Services Limited


STS Aviation Group


Exolum Shannon Limited


McArdle Transport Limited t/a McArdle Skeath


University of Limerick


Technological University Dublin


Citizens Information Board


Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Amarenco Solar Limited on an investment from Arjun Infrastructure Partners.
  • Advised the owners of Curust Industries Limited on the sale of the company to Irish International Trading Corporation.
  • Advised the owners of Insteco Limited on the sale of the business.

Lavelle Partners

Led by Gríana O’Kelly, the corporate and commercial team at Lavelle Partners specialises in advising start-ups and SMEs in the healthcare, technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Key areas of instruction include cross-border M&A, seed funding, and equity investment matters. Katie Oakes is singled out for her contributions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gríana O’Kelly


Autres avocats clés:

Katie Oakes


Les références

‘With Lavelle, they fully understand your business from the ground up, which allows them to always provide the best expert advice.’

‘The team are really easy to get along with and give clear and concise advice. These people are exceptional at knowing their clients’ strengths and weaknesses and keeping everyone focused to get the deal closed out in a controlled manner.’

‘They are nice people who I enjoy meeting, always able to get deals closed and get on well with the lawyers on the other side. Take an interest in getting things done and explain any issues clearly and simply together with the proposed solutions and timescales.’

Principaux clients

Autocal Limited


Brockley Group Limited


Deutz AG and Mazars Germany


Groupe Guilin PLC


Keyhouse Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Keyhouse Computing Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the shareholders of the Brockley Group on its sale to Tennants Consolidated Ireland Limited.
  • Advised Deutz AG on its acquisition of Kirkwell Limited t/a South Coast Diesels.
  • Represented Keyhouse Holdings and its subsidiary Keyhouse Computing in its sale to Dye & Durham.

O'Flynn Exhams

Cork-based firm O'Flynn Exhams continues to handle management, governance and succession issues for a high number of family-owned businesses. The team also counts healthcare, technology, media and higher education as core sector strengths, and has a solid track record in acting for large domestic corporates and international businesses. Commercial law expert Richard Neville heads up the practice; Fiona O’Connell is a key practitioner to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Neville


Autres avocats clés:

Conor Lupton; Fiona O’Connell


Les références

‘I would recommend O’Flynn Exhams for its professional execution, protection and legal advice to its clients within the Commercial Corporate and M&A practice.’

‘The team is cohesive, works well together, share information very well and are very efficient.’

‘Fiona O’Connell has always gone above and beyond for our account during our time as clients. She is consistently available and gives practical guidance on matters.’

Principaux clients

Heineken Ireland


Ceramicx Ltd


Irish Times


Zeus Packaging


Ingersoll Rand


PJ Hegarty


Hayfield Hotel Group


Dell EMC


Gas Networks Ireland


Globe Technical Services


Marriott International (formerly Starwood)


PFH Technology Group


Carey Glass Group


Kilkenny Group


Tricel


Corrib Foods


Heaney Meats Catering Co. Limited


CareChoice


Webio


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for the owners of Ceramicx in the sale of a majority stake in the business to NIBE, with the remaining shares to be acquired in 2025.
  • Acted for Zeus Packaging Company in the acquisition of JJ O’Toole.
  • Acted for the shareholders of Digisoft in the sale of the company to Accesso Group.

Reddy Charlton LLP

Reddy Charlton LLP counts sports sector matters as a key area of instruction, however the practice has seen an uptick in work involving asset deals and cross-border M&A. The team regularly acts for professional and amateur sporting associations, organisations and clubs, including the Gaelic Athletic Association, in a range of corporate and commercial matters. Elaine McGrath heads up the practice, which includes the 'always approachable' Niamh Gibney, who is 'very knowledgeable in her field'.

Responsables de la pratique:

Elaine McGrath


Autres avocats clés:

Niamh Gibney; Paul Keane


Les références

‘The Reddy Charlton team are very responsive.’

‘Elaine McGrath gave outstanding service, and was available when we needed to query anything.’

‘Fantastic team, very strong on attention to detail and while I could be dealing with four of the team on the one issue, they all know exactly where we are on the issue. The collaboration with me, the client, is excellent, constantly taking feedback and finding new ways to improve. ’

Principaux clients

Aramex Ireland Limited


NIBE Industrier AB


Cater-Hire Limited


Lucky Beard Limited


Bevcraft Systems Limited


OEM International AB


Louvo-Lite Limited


Gaelic Athletic Association (the “GAA”)


Páirc An Chrócaigh Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta


Newbridge Silverware


The Fitzwilliam Group


Hanley Energy Limited


Institute of Eye Surgery Limited


Klass Oil Distributors Limited


Bright Motor Group


The Official Assignee in Bankruptcy


IDA Ireland


Dublin Airport Authority


GC Autos Limited trading as Kylemore Cars


GAA Go Media Limited


Chilaca Limited


Fordlin Construction Limited


Kilbeggan Medical


Keel Strategic Limited


Olympia Capital (Galway Bay Brewery, Bru Brewery, Rua Brew etc.)


Everyangle Limited


RX Source


McLoughlins Hardware


Riverview Veterinary Partnership


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised East Coast Catering (Ireland) Unlimited Company and The Gateway Hotel Management Company Limited on the acquisition of the Crowne Plaza Dundalk, now The Gateway Hotel.
  • Advised OEM International on the acquisition of the Demesne Electrical Group, marking its entry into the Irish market.
  • Advised Bright Motor Group on the acquisition of the retail business of Gowan Motor Retail Group Limited.

Taylor Wessing

Following the opening of its Dublin office in 2021, Taylor Wessing has built a solid presence in the Irish legal market. Buyout matters are a key area of strength for the group; following the arrival of corporate expert Paddy Quinlan in 2022, the team has seen further growth in public and private M&A deals. Adam Griffiths is head of the Dublin office, and has an impressive track record in advising on private equity and venture capital transactions for technology, life sciences and healthcare sector clients. Of counsel Dannie Hanna is a key name in the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adam Griffiths


Autres avocats clés:

Paddy Quinlan; Dannie Hanna; Rachel McCausland


Les références

‘The strength of collaboration across the team was something that struck me when dealing with a recent transaction, they supported each other well and had clear sense of collective accountability.’

‘Adam Griffiths (Partner) and Rachel McCausland (Associate) were critical to the success of what we did. Adam provided strategic as well as legal support, was excellent at seeing the bigger picture and I have total confidence in his technical legal knowledge in all things around a transaction. Rachel was tireless in her support of the deal, dealing with all manner of requests accurately and with real professional certainty.’

‘Creative, knowledgeable, professional, ethical.’

Principaux clients

Dawn Capital


Shipyard Technology Ventures


Talivest


Bridgepoint Growth


Sitetech Building Products


Rockpool


Ricoh Global


Tailr


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Dawn Capital, Europe’s largest specialist B2B software investor, on its investment in Fonoa, a Dublin-based digital tax automation platform, as part of its $60m Series B funding round.
  • Advised Ricoh on its agreement to acquire PFH Technology Group.
  • Advised Bridgepoint Growth on all aspects of its investment in a specialist governance, risk and compliance consulting firm.