Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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Provided by Arthur Cox
We have the leading practice in Ireland in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Our general corporate and commercial experience in Ireland is unsurpassed and our Corporate and M&A Group is a dynamic player in Irish business.
Our Corporate and M&A Group is the largest Group in the firm and, combined with the strength and depth of the firm’s specialist departments, advises on highly complex and innovative transactions. We have been, and continue to be, involved in most large Irish M&A transactions and most of the major flotations of Irish companies.
We advise clients on public and private M&A, migrations, reorganisations and spin-outs, joint ventures, and corporate governance. We have also advised on a large number of complex private equity transactions, acting for Irish and international equity sponsors, lenders, companies raising capital and management teams. Our experience extends beyond transactional work and we also look after our clients through every stage of the company life-cycle.
Constant innovation allows us to service our clients in the best possible way – we pride ourselves on being the first to devise and implement new structures for Irish companies.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox enjoys a formidable reputation for its expertise in corporate law mandates such as company reorganisations, as well as high-end domestic and international M&A. The Dublin-based lawyers work closely alongside the law firm's San Francisco and New York offices on US-related transactions. Arthur Cox also assists clients with equity capital markets deals, including public offerings and share buy-backs. The team is popular with clients from the life sciences sector, as well as those from the financial services and TMT industries.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox assisted Brookfield Asset Management with its acquisition of Hibernia REIT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"There is a depth of knowledge and experience across the team, which is very efficient and responsive."
"The whole team is super responsive and very quick to come up with recommendations on how to move things forward."
"The lawyers at Arthur Cox are adaptable and of a high calibre."
"The depth of experience and talent is head and shoulders above any other Irish law firm. It really acts as a partner for us, understanding our aims and helping us to get there. I never have to micro-manage and the lawyers understand what to focus on and what's important. Arthur Cox is very thoughtful on what we are trying to achieve."
"The team is extremely well resourced, highly knowledgeable and provides sophisticated and pragmatic advice."
"There is a depth of knowledge and experience across the team, which is very efficient and responsive."
"The whole team is super responsive and very quick to come up with recommendations on how to move things forward."
"The lawyers at Arthur Cox are adaptable and of a high calibre."
"The depth of experience and talent is head and shoulders above any other Irish law firm. It really acts as a partner for us, understanding our aims and helping us to get there. I never have to micro-manage and the lawyers understand what to focus on and what's important. Arthur Cox is very thoughtful on what we are trying to achieve."
"The team is extremely well resourced, highly knowledgeable and provides sophisticated and pragmatic advice."
Notable Practitioners
Cian McCourt is a highly revered figure in the market, acting on high-end and multinational private and public M&A deals. He also possesses noteworthy expertise in multi-jurisdictional ECM transactions such as share repurchase programmes.
"Cian McCourt has a good grip on the technical side but is also very good at just giving the practical advice and steps to take, focusing on what is important."
"It is really easy to access Cian and get his perspective, which is great."
"He is a leading lawyer."
Maura McLaughlin routinely assists international clients with a plethora of ECM mandates, including non-preemptive placings, all-share combinations and share repurchase programmes.
"Maura McLaughlin is absolutely fantastic to work with. She is very emotionally intelligent and incredibly client-focused. She is also really knowledgeable and really commercial, as well as excellent legally."
"She is a very knowledgeable, pragmatic and sensible lawyer. She is very responsive and solution-focused, with a good ability to master detail but also pull back and think holistically, and not blind you with the law."
"Maura is exceptionally smart and very deal-focused."
Stephen Ranalow is highly regarded for his ECM practice, with experience advising on PLC requirements and share placements. He also assists with cross-border M&A transactions, including private equity investments.
"Stephen Ranalow is incredibly smart and has great judgement."
"Stephen is very supportive, providing sound and well-researched advice."
"He is super user-friendly and possesses a deep level of sophistication and creativity in the corporate space."
"He is clearly a strong advocate who understands the complexities of Irish corporate governance."
John Matson frequently handles cross-border M&A and investments. He has noteworthy experience in the banking and software industries.
"John Matson has an excellent ability to see around corners. However, he doesn't bring you problems; he brings solutions. He is extremely responsive and available whenever needed, and he delivers clear and pragmatic legal advice."
"He never makes negotiations more difficult than necessary."
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