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Capital Markets: Equity | Europe

Ireland

The below Capital Markets: Equity rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Ireland. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody boasts a stellar practice advising high-end international and domestic clients on all elements of corporate and transactional law, including private equity deals. The law firm advises both private and public companies on M&A matters, and its expertise extends to equity capital raisings, including IPOs. The market-leading team has a large number of esteemed practitioners who are frequently called upon for the establishment of high-value joint ventures. A&L Goodbody leverages its London and three US offices to frequently assist with inbound investment transactions. The law firm's clients include leading names from the life sciences, healthcare and infrastructure sectors, as well as asset managers and banks.
  2. Arthur Cox
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    Arthur Cox
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. McCann FitzGerald LLP
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    McCann FitzGerald LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    McCann FitzGerald is a standout law firm advising clients from a range of industries on M&A transactions and joint ventures. The team additionally handles corporate law mandates, including corporate governance and restructurings. It is highly experienced in cross-border deals, often collaborating with colleagues in the law firm's New York office. McCann FitzGerald also demonstrates top-tier expertise in equity capital markets mandates, possessing an impressive bench of highly regarded lawyers assisting with share placements, IPOs and delistings.
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    William Fry LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    William Fry garners accolades for its outstanding expertise in private and public M&A transactions, often involving foreign entities and international aspects. The law firm advises on a broad range of corporate and transactional activity, including restructurings and joint ventures, and has particular experience in private equity deals. William Fry also possesses impressive ECM capabilities, advising on a variety of high-value placements with cross-border elements.
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Band 2

  1. Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Mason Hayes & Curran advises public and private companies on cross-border M&A transactions, group restructurings and corporate governance matters. The lawyers are experienced in deals involving private equity and venture capital elements. The law firm is also well versed in mandates relating to funding rounds and equity capital raises as well as public takeovers.
  2. Matheson LLP
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    Matheson LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Matheson is a market-leading law firm frequently acting for multinational clients on cross-border transactions, including foreign direct investment, often utilising its offices in the USA. It showcases impressive expertise in the full gamut of M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. The team also advises on corporate governance topics and is noted for its full-service offering in supplementary practice areas such as tax. The law firm additionally assists with public M&A deals and share placements.