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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.

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What the Team is Known For

Arthur Cox enjoys a formidable reputation for its expertise in corporate law mandates such as company reorganisations and 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

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  • Arthur Cox acted for Alkermes on the separation of its oncology business into Mural Oncology.

Strengths

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Arthur Cox's approach is both thorough and commercial.

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An absolute key strength of the Arthur Cox team is its ability to simplify complex matters.

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The team is knowledgeable, experienced and responsive.

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The practice is made up of skilled lawyers and pragmatic business advisers.

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The multi-faceted nature of the firm means the team is in a position to call upon other departments when required. The lawyers are always available to speak and very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Cian McCourt
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Cian McCourt
Head of Corporate/M&A
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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 is a top-quality lawyer and a rock of common sense who provides excellent strategic and legal counsel.

Cian is just fabulous; one of the best lawyers you could meet really. He is very commercial, practical and really easy to get on with.

Cian is so commercial, so he's a good project manager as well as a good lawyer.

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Maura McLaughlin
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Maura McLaughlin
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Maura McLaughlin routinely assists international clients with a plethora of ECM mandates, including non-preemptive placings, all-share combinations and share repurchase programmes.

Maura is extremely pragmatic, sensible and commercial. She has a really strong understanding of the industry and the company and the general risk appetite of the company. She is phenomenal.

Maura McLaughlin is simply exceptional. Her ability to listen to what we actually need, solve problems and deliver is phenomenal.

Maura McLaughlin is an excellent partner.

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Stephen Ranalow
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Stephen Ranalow
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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 is very experienced and a good sounding board. He is good at seeing around corners and anticipating issues.

He is a consummate professional who is clear and effective.

Stephen can always be relied upon to deliver the best commercial advice.

Stephen Ranalow is hugely experienced.

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John J Matson
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John J Matson
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John Matson frequently handles cross-border M&A and investments. He has noteworthy experience in the banking and software industries.

John Matson is an extremely well-connected, thoughtful and commercial lawyer who gives honest and practical advice. 

John is a tremendous international corporate lawyer. He is a clear subject-matter expert and an individual with deep experience in cross-border transactions.

He has deep expertise in Irish company law and the business environment in Ireland. He is super business-oriented, pragmatic and very approachable.

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Maura McLaughlin
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Maura McLaughlin
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Cian McCourt
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Cian McCourt
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Stephen Ranalow
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Stephen Ranalow
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Corporate/M&A
Cian McCourt
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Cian McCourt
Head of Corporate/M&A
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John J Matson
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John J Matson
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Stephen Ranalow
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Stephen Ranalow
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Maura McLaughlin
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Maura McLaughlin
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Members

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Amy McDermott

Christopher McLaughlin

Cian McCourt

Cian McCourt

Head of Department

Colin Kavanagh

Connor Manning

Conor McCarthy

David Vos

Geoff Moore

Maeve Moran

Michael Coyle

Sophie Frederix