Capital Markets: Equity - Ireland
Band 1
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.
Strengths
Arthur Cox has the knowledge to handle any complex issue.
The team is all about delivering the best, fastest and most desired return for its clients.
Arthur Cox is extremely focused on the client, practical and fast.
Arthur Cox manages very complex transactions with incredible skill and dedication.
Arthur Cox is a very strong team that is always available and up to speed.
Work Highlights
Arthur Cox acted for Flutter Entertainment on its EUR2.3 billion acquisition of Snaitech.
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 is an exceptional adviser, particularly in the M&A and corporate governance spheres.
Cian is a credible and pragmatic lawyer. I always feel confident he will achieve our priorities.
Cian McCourt is very commercial.
Cian is willing to get into the detail of the transaction terms and into the front line for negotiations.
Cian is fantastic. He is the best corporate lawyer in Ireland.
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 very good on PLC regulation. She is a real leader there.
She is very knowledgeable and has never steered us wrong.
Maura McLaughlin is excellent; she is highly experienced and has a deep understanding of our business and the commercial landscape.
Maura is a very good, seasoned lawyer.
Maura has a strong understanding of our business and its evolving needs, which is appreciated during transactions.
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 an excellent professional who is always available to discuss any issue.
Stephen has deep expertise and a commanding presence in high-stakes transactions.
He is commercially sharp and technically flawless, consistently delivering strategic, results-driven advice across complex mandates.
Stephen is a very established practitioner.
Stephen Ranalow is very strong, particularly in challenging and novel situations.
John Matson frequently handles cross-border M&A and investments. He has noteworthy experience in the banking and software industries.
John Matson is highly experienced, and provides clear and pragmatic advice.
Connor Manning acts for prominent listed clients on public M&A transactions. He has advised on deals in the pharmaceutical, telecoms and agricultural industries.
Connor Manning is very results focused.
Connor's a good operator.
Connor Manning epitomises all that is good about Arthur Cox: he is super efficient, always delivers an excellent service and is a joy to work with.
David Vos acts for public companies on share buyback programmes and equity offerings. He also assists with issues relating to dual listings and de-listings.
He is an excellent partner who is very helpful, knowledgeable and willing to support at any time.
David is a trusted adviser and is extremely commercially focused.
David Vos is very impressive with his ability to cut through difficult matters as they arise, and at pace.
