Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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+353 1 619 2000About
Provided by Maples Group
Maples and Calder's Corporate group has one of the deepest concentrations of expertise in negotiating and executing on corporate transactions in the Irish market.
The group has market leading experience in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, representing the most active areas for M&A in the Irish economy.
Our partners are well known for their experience as well as the calibre of their work and benefit from clients re-engaging them on multiple assignments and recommending them to new clients. The partners are also known for their deep knowledge of the business dynamics within their areas of key focus and as "go-to" specialists, consistently delivering service excellence.
One of the distinguishing factors of the Maples' Corporate group is the access that it provides to multiple jurisdictions through one platform, providing integrated legal and related services throughout those jurisdictions. They have a global client base which derives great benefit from their international scale and outlook.
Our technical ability and wealth of experience has given us a finely tuned appreciation of the challenges that arise from a client’s business dealings, ranging from corporate governance, regulatory compliance, human resources, immigration, investor relations and intellectual property to day-to-day commercial arrangements.
Chambers Review
Maples is routinely involved in transactions with multi-jurisdictional elements, including inbound investments. The law firm often acts on mandates involving private equity and venture capital entities, with notable experience in deals within the technology sector. The team is also noted for its assistance with corporate governance and shareholder matters.
Work Highlights
- Maples assisted SteriPack with its sale to Inflexion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable, nimble and agile. They are very good at giving technical advice but also interpreting it for business use."
"Maples are excellent at giving very pragmatic advice."
"The team is very responsive."
"The lawyers are always available when needed for urgent matters and are good at giving direct commercial advice when a judgement call is required."
"The practice is always available and efficient."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable, nimble and agile. They are very good at giving technical advice but also interpreting it for business use."
"Maples are excellent at giving very pragmatic advice."
"The team is very responsive."
"The lawyers are always available when needed for urgent matters and are good at giving direct commercial advice when a judgement call is required."
"The practice is always available and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Colm Rafferty maintains a strong reputation for his significant expertise in M&A deals, with particular recognition in the fintech sector. He is well versed in venture capital transactions and equity investments.
"Colm is very experienced and gives good, practical advice in pressurised situations."
"Colm is excellent."
"He is very generous with his time and expertise."
"He is a really good lawyer who is very helpful and available."