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Eversheds Sutherland

Corporate/M&A

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Our corporate law practice advises a broad range of clients, from some of the world’s largest corporations to growing and start-up businesses. 

With sector professionals within our team advising clients in a range of sectors (including TMT, financial services, life sciences, energy and agri-food and drink), we advise on a full spectrum of corporate law matters including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, takeovers, private equity, venture capital, debt and equity issues, corporate reorganisations, corporate governance and company secretarial. As a team we pride ourselves in delivering clear and concise legal advice in a commercial context. 

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our M&A team forms part of the wider team of Eversheds Sutherland international M&A lawyers, comprising more than 350 lawyers in offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Through our international network of offices we have a reputation for providing our clients with the benefits of global reach combined with local knowledge and delivery.

In addition to our international offering we have also advised our local clients, whether as purchasers, sellers or funders, in some of the largest and most complex M&A transactions in Ireland. 

Wherever the M&A transaction is focused, our M&A team provides a seamless and integrated relationship-led service, liaising closely with our clients ensuring that they remain informed and involved at every stage of the transaction.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland leverages its many international offices to assist a multinational client base with cross-border M&A transactions. The law firm handles a range of mandates including private equity deals, investments, joint ventures, capital raises and corporate restructurings.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland acted for Fortus on its acquisition of Secure Access Technologies.

Strengths

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  • The team is made up of commercially astute lawyers with a common-sense approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • They are always readily available and have this mentality for getting the deal done.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The firm has a marked ability to deal with bespoke, complex documentation.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The Eversheds team is highly experienced and brings the right balance of commercial, legal and technical guidance.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Eversheds is very easy to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5David O'Beirne
    Band 5David O'Beirne

    David O'Beirne

    David O'Beirne is an experienced corporate and M&A practitioner frequently handling cross-border transactions.
    • David O'Beirne is a great, experienced lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 5Enda Cullivan
    Band 5Enda Cullivan

    Enda Cullivan

    Enda Cullivan has substantial experience assisting international investors with transactions in Ireland.

    • Enda is technically excellent, commercially astute and client focused; an advisor you want on your side.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Enda Cullivan is efficient, technically strong and a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • He has good attention to detail.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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