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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - Ireland

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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.

Strengths

Arthur Cox's approach is both thorough and commercial.

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

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.

The team is knowledgeable, experienced and responsive.

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

Work Highlights

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

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

 

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 McCourt is a top-quality lawyer and a rock of common sense who provides excellent strategic and legal counsel.

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.

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.
 

He is a consummate professional who is clear and effective.

 

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

 

Stephen Ranalow is hugely experienced.

 

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

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

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

 

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.

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