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Matheson's Corporate M&A Group is one of the leading corporate practices in Ireland, with more partners ranked by Chambers & Partners than any other Irish law firm.  The group is consistently mandated on the most high-profile and complex transactions in domestic and international markets.

The corporate group, which is led by 30 partners, is one of the largest in any Irish law firm, with over 100 of the most experienced corporate lawyers in Ireland.

We advise clients on the full range of public and private transactions, private equity transactions, fundraisings, strategic joint ventures, migrations, divestments, reorganisations and corporate compliance and governance issues.                                       

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Matheson is a market-leading law firm frequently acting for multinational clients on cross-border transactions, including foreign direct investment, often utilising its offices in the USA. It showcases impressive expertise in the full gamut of M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. The team also advises on corporate governance topics and is noted for its full-service offering in supplementary practice areas such as tax. The law firm additionally assists with public M&A deals and share placements.

Work Highlights

  • Matheson represented Apax Partners in its acquisition of Evelyn Partners' professional services business.

Strengths

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Matheson really protects our position.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

The team is always responsive and shows a great ability to adapt.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

The breath of expertise within the firm makes it a one-stop-shop.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Matheson has an exemplary understanding of business needs and structures and this makes the firm a very valued partner.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

The team at Matheson has a great amount of experience and is very down to earth and easy to reach.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Spicer
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Patrick Spicer
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Eminent Practitioners
Patrick Spicer maintains a leading profile in Irish corporate mandates and is highly regarded in the market. His impressive practice often covers high-end and multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and he offers experience in the healthcare, logistics and technology industries.
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David Fitzgibbon
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David Fitzgibbon
1
Band 1
David Fitzgibbon has an impressive track record of handling high-end international transactions, including ECM mandates. He offers clients experience assisting with deals in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

David commands respect because of his knowledge and his practical way of looking at legal things. He is a path finder.

David Fitzgibbon provides wise counsel.

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Brian McCloskey
3
Brian McCloskey
3
Band 3

Brian McCloskey is a well-regarded M&A lawyer who often acts on cross-border transactions. He has particular experience assisting clients from the private equity industry.

He is very good on tech deals.

Brian McCloskey is a superb legal partner who brings deep insight and a practical approach to delivery and execution.

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George Brady
3
George Brady
3
Band 3
George Brady is frequently instructed by international clients to advise on high-value M&A transactions.

George is very calm and considered in how he advises on complex matters. He gets to the crux of the issues and assists with finding sound, commercial solutions.

George Brady is very calm and level headed when involved with complex situations. He is a very effective lawyer with a commercial approach that is extremely effective.

George Brady is amazing.

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Fergus Bolster
4
Fergus Bolster
4
Band 4
Fergus Bolster regularly advises on cross-border M&A deals and corporate restructurings. He has experience acting for investment companies as well as clients from the tech and healthcare sectors.
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Pat English
5
Pat English
5
Band 5
Pat English is adept at handling corporate governance, integration and reorganisation mandates, often with cross-border elements.

Pat English is super responsive and reliable, and his advice is concise and always practical.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Matheson LLP

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Capital Markets: Equity
David Fitzgibbon
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David Fitzgibbon
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Band 2
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Corporate/M&A
Patrick Spicer
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Patrick Spicer
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Eminent Practitioners
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David Fitzgibbon
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David Fitzgibbon
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Band 1
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Brian McCloskey
3
Brian McCloskey
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Band 3
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George Brady
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George Brady
3
Band 3
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Fergus Bolster
4
Fergus Bolster
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Pat English
5
Pat English
5
Band 5
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