About

Provided by William Fry LLP

Our team of 18 Partners includes dedicated M&A Partners, with a huge experience and depth of expertise. We consistently have a central role in the most sophisticated and complex corporate transactions and advisory work in Ireland, as well as in large cross-border deals with an Irish aspect. 

Some key figures which differentiate us in the market include:

  • One of Irelands' largest M&A teams
  • Publishers' of Ireland's definitive M&A Review
  • Advised on over 60% of all reported Venture Capital deals in Ireland (IVCA VenturePulse Report 2019), more than any other Irish Law firm;

We have grown and enhanced our leading position in the Irish Corporate/M&A market and continue to perform at the top of the most active sectors. Over the last 18 months we have acted on some of the largest and most complex deals in the Irish marketplace. 


Our Corporate team is centrally involved in the Firm’s sectoral groups, including our Banking & Finance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Inward Investment/FDI, Private Equity and Technology groups, and is supported by our other Departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of solutions focused advice.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Ireland

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What the Team is Known For

William Fry garners accolades for its outstanding expertise in private and public M&A transactions, often involving foreign entities and international aspects. The law firm advises on a broad range of corporate and transactional activity, including restructurings and joint ventures, and has particular experience in private equity deals. William Fry also possesses impressive ECM capabilities, advising on a variety of high-value placements with cross-border elements.

Work Highlights

Provided by William Fry LLP

  • William Fry provided Irish law advice to UKG Inc on its acquisition of Immedis.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Talbot
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Mark Talbot
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Mark Talbot offers clients a market-leading practice covering a plethora of high-value and cross-border ECM mandates, including cash box placings, migrations of listings and repurchase programmes.

Mark Talbot is very well thought of.

Mark is one of the strongest capital markets lawyers in Ireland. He is up there with the best.

Myra Garrett SC
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Myra Garrett SC
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Myra Garrett's superb M&A practice is complemented by a strong offering in ECM mandates. She frequently assists clients with cross-border corporate transactions from the energy and pharmaceutical industries.

It is always a pleasure to work with Myra Garrett. She is very experienced, commercial and solution-focused.

Stephen Keogh
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Stephen Keogh
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Stephen Keogh's practice covers both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for a diverse client base. He is William Fry's managing partner.

Stephen Keogh is well regarded.

Andrew McIntyre
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Andrew McIntyre
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Andrew McIntyre acts on cross-border M&A, including venture capital and private equity transactions. He also advises clients on corporate restructurings and governance matters.

Andrew McIntyre is able to explain complex issues very well, and communicates in a straightforward, concise manner.

Andrew provides comprehensive advice.

He is reliable, timely, available and a superior service provider.

Mark Quealy
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Mark Quealy
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Mark Quealy handles a range of corporate and transactional mandates.

Mark Quealy is a very safe pair of hands.

Mark is an excellent M&A lawyer. He is practical and responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Ireland

Capital Markets: Equity

Mark Talbot
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Mark Talbot
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Band 1
Myra Garrett SC
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Myra Garrett SC
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Band 2
Corporate/M&A

Myra Garrett SC
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Myra Garrett SC
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Band 1
Stephen Keogh
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Stephen Keogh
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
Andrew McIntyre
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Andrew McIntyre
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Band 4
Mark Quealy
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Mark Quealy
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Members

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Adam Synnott

Andrew McIntyre

Barbara Kenny

Barry Conway

Breffni Sheridan

Brian Butterwick

Carol Eager

Elaine Morrissey

Ivor Banim

Maire O'Neill

Paul White

Ronan Shanahan

Stephen Keogh

Stephen Keogh

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by William Fry LLP

DCC plc

Gordon Brothers

IIU / Dermot Desmond

J&E Davy

King Digital Entertainment plc

Premier Lotteries / Camalot

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

Tesco

The Irish Times

Uniphar Group plc

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Charities / Not for Profit

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Healthcare

Industrial Engineering

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Science

Private Clients / Individuals

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Telecommunications

Utilities