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Byrne Wallace Shields

Corporate/M&A

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Byrne Wallace Shields

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About

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Our energetic and innovative Corporate Group is widely known for its capacity to tackle even the most complex transactions in a client-focused, innovative and approachable manner. We advise businesses at every stage of development from establishment to early-stage fundraising, through expansion, equity and debt financing to restructuring, acquisition or listing, across the full spectrum of corporate transactions and structures. Our Corporate/ M&A team advise on a wide range of commercial contracts and corporate matters including corporate governance and compliance. The team has a long track record in international and domestic M&A and other corporate transactions.

Our partners are trusted business advisers as well as first rate legal practitioners and demonstrate proven sectoral specific experience across a broad range of industry sectors including finance, technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy, healthcare, food and drink, retail and the public sector.

Our client-focused approach and understanding of our clients’ business is crucial to our success. We combine commercial acumen, extensive experience and technical expertise with a solutions-driven approach. The expertise of our Corporate Group is seamlessly complemented by specialist input from dedicated practice areas such as commercial contracts, banking and finance, intellectual property, tax, employment, property, commercial litigation and competition & regulatory law.

Industries (9)

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Public Sector
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail
  • Food & Beverages
  • Energy and Natural Resources

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Byrne Wallace Shields is a widely respected law firm that deals with a range of corporate matters and M&A transactions, including reorganisations, commercial contracts and joint ventures. The team has notable strength in the field of private equity and venture capital, regularly acting on investments, fund-raisings and financing rounds. The law firm frequently advises clients from the energy, life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Byrne Wallace Shields represented Renatus Capital Partners in the sale of CRS to Coolworld.

Strengths

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  • The team at Byrne Wallace Shields is incredibly helpful.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Byrne Wallace Shields has a very commercially focused team that wants to get the best result for the client.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersFeargal Brennan
    Eminent PractitionersFeargal Brennan

    Feargal Brennan

    Feargal Brennan has notable experience in corporate advisory and M&A mandates. His expertise includes deals involving international private equity houses and Irish companies.

  • Band 3Emmet Scully
    Band 3Emmet Scully

    Emmet Scully

    Emmet Scully regularly acts for venture capital and private equity funds on transactions and investments.
    • Emmet Scully really understands commercial transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 4Jennifer McGuire
    Band 4Jennifer McGuire

    Jennifer McGuire

    Jennifer McGuire advises on a range of sales, acquisitions and investments. She has experience advising international clients on cross-border transactions.
    • Jennifer McGuire is very approachable, reasoned and really interested in what clients want to achieve and helping them achieve it.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Jennifer McGuire really gets on top of what her clients' needs are from the outset, and delivers.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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