Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Ireland
What the Team is Known For
Byrne Wallace Shields is a widely respected law firm that deals with a range of corporate matters and M&A transactions, including reorganisations, commercial contracts and joint ventures. The team has notable strength in the field of private equity and venture capital, regularly acting on investments, fund-raisings and financing rounds. The law firm frequently advises clients from the energy, life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Strengths
"Byrne Wallace Shields are pragmatic and on point."
"The lawyers are very responsive."
Work Highlights
Byrne Wallace Shields acted for Valitacell on its sale to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
Notable practitioners
Feargal Brennan has notable experience in corporate advisory and M&A mandates. His expertise includes deals involving international private equity houses and Irish companies.
Emmet Scully regularly acts for venture capital and private equity funds on transactions and investments.
"Emmet brings a huge amount of experience, technical knowledge and commercial awareness."
"Emmet Scully is very good."
Jennifer McGuire advises on a range of sales, acquisitions and investments. She has experience advising international clients on cross-border transactions.
Colin Sainsbury brings to bear extensive experience in transactions within the life sciences industry. He also advises clients on commercial agreements, investments and funding rounds.
"Colin Sainsbury is great to work with and extremely knowledgeable on all matters."
