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DLA Piper LLP

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DLA Piper LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Ireland

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

International law firm DLA Piper has a strong position in the Irish market advising on cross-border transactions, benefiting from a substantial global network of offices. The team acts for domestic investment funds and companies on the acquisition and sale of assets, and also assists global private equity houses with inbound Irish investments.

Notable practitioners

Head of department Matthew Cole is a key point of contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted for Keyword Studios on its acquisition by EQT Group.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper is a well-oiled machine that is very commercial and knows the market well.

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  • What distinguishes DLA Piper’s corporate team in Ireland is its combination of technical strength, international reach and a uniquely pragmatic mindset.

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  • The team has specialist and technical expertise combined with clear, practical advice. It is extremely responsive and highly respected in the industry.

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  • The DLA Piper team is helpful in guiding clients through not only complicated legal decisions but also the potential business impacts of those decisions.

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  • The lawyers are responsive and good business partners.

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