
Corporate/M&A
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Provided by Maples Group
Maples and Calder's Corporate group has one of the deepest concentrations of expertise in negotiating and executing on corporate transactions in the Irish market.
The group has market leading experience in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, representing the most active areas for M&A in the Irish economy.
Our partners are well known for their experience as well as the calibre of their work and benefit from clients re-engaging them on multiple assignments and recommending them to new clients. The partners are also known for their deep knowledge of the business dynamics within their areas of key focus and as "go-to" specialists, consistently delivering service excellence.
One of the distinguishing factors of the Maples' Corporate group is the access that it provides to multiple jurisdictions through one platform, providing integrated legal and related services throughout those jurisdictions. They have a global client base which derives great benefit from their international scale and outlook.
Our technical ability and wealth of experience has given us a finely tuned appreciation of the challenges that arise from a client’s business dealings, ranging from corporate governance, regulatory compliance, human resources, immigration, investor relations and intellectual property to day-to-day commercial arrangements.
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Work Highlights
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Maples advised Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems in its majority stake sale to EQT Private Equity.
Strengths
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The firm is extremely efficient, responsive and consistently delivers commercially and legally sound advice and solutions in a wide range of areas across multiple jurisdictions.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeThe team is highly responsive, efficient and easy to work with.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeThe Maples team provides precise and efficient advice with a very commercial mindset.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeThe team has an excellent ability to grasp complex matters quickly and process this into workable solutions.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeMaples offers outstanding advice on complex M&A matters.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Colm Rafferty
Colm Rafferty maintains a strong reputation for his significant expertise in M&A deals, with particular recognition in the fintech sector. He is well versed in venture capital transactions and equity investments. Colm is amazing to work with.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeColm Rafferty has excellent commercial awareness and the ability to identify key issues and develop solutions to resolve these issues for all parties.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Jordan O'Brien
Jordan O'Brien acts for clients in the technology industry on investment rounds and transactions, as well as advising private equity houses on acquisitions.
He has great knowledge of our business and is able to advise based on our industry.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeJordan O'Brien is always very pragmatic and responsive.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Morgan Pierse
Morgan Pierse acts for clients in the technology, healthcare and real estate sectors on a wide range of transactional matters.
Morgan always demonstrates strong commercial awareness and strategic advice that goes beyond legal considerations.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeMorgan Pierse is a calm and pragmatic lawyer who provides legal advice in a very commercial way.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeHe is receptive to our needs, really commercial and constructive in his advice.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeMorgan is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is an exceptionally technical and commercial partner.
Corporate/M&A respondentEuropeHe is a fantastic lawyer who is knowledgable, practical and very responsive.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Ranked Individuals at Maples Group (3)
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Colm Rafferty
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Morgan Pierse
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Jordan O'Brien
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Band 2
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