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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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Corporate/M&A - 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.

Work Highlights

  • Arthur Cox acted for Flutter Entertainment on its EUR2.3 billion acquisition of Snaitech.

Strengths

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Arthur Cox manages very complex transactions with incredible skill and dedication.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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Arthur Cox is a very strong team that is always available and up to speed.

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Arthur Cox has the knowledge to handle any complex issue.

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The team is all about delivering the best, fastest and most desired return for its clients.

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Arthur Cox is extremely focused on the client, practical and fast.

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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 is willing to get into the detail of the transaction terms and into the front line for negotiations.

Cian McCourt is very commercial.

Cian is a credible and pragmatic lawyer. I always feel confident he will achieve our priorities.

Cian is an exceptional adviser, particularly in the M&A and corporate governance spheres.

Cian is fantastic. He is the best corporate lawyer in Ireland.

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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 McLaughlin is excellent; she is highly experienced and has a deep understanding of our business and the commercial landscape.

She is very knowledgeable and has never steered us wrong.

Maura is a very good, seasoned lawyer.

Maura is very good on PLC regulation. She is a real leader there.

Maura has a strong understanding of our business and its evolving needs, which is appreciated during transactions.

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Stephen Ranalow
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Stephen Ranalow
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Band 2
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 commercially sharp and technically flawless, consistently delivering strategic, results-driven advice across complex mandates.

Stephen Ranalow is an excellent professional who is always available to discuss any issue.

Stephen is a very established practitioner.

Stephen Ranalow is very strong, particularly in challenging and novel situations.

Stephen has deep expertise and a commanding presence in high-stakes transactions.

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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 highly experienced, and provides clear and pragmatic advice.

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Connor Manning
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Connor Manning
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Band 5

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 epitomises all that is good about Arthur Cox: he is super efficient, always delivers an excellent service and is a joy to work with.

Connor's a good operator.

Connor Manning is very results focused.

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David Vos
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David Vos
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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.

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.

He is an excellent partner who is very helpful, knowledgeable and willing to support at any time.

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Maura McLaughlin
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Maura McLaughlin
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Stephen Ranalow
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Stephen Ranalow
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Cian McCourt
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Cian McCourt
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David Vos
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David Vos
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Up and Coming
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Corporate/M&A
Cian McCourt
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Cian McCourt
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
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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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Connor Manning
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Connor Manning
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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