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Corporate/M&A

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 acted for Amgen on the Irish law elements of its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"William Fry has an excellent and highly experienced team, and as a result it is a go-to law firm. They do a great job finding the right specialists within the law firm to help navigate through complex transactions. When Frys are on a deal, you know you will get great service. The lawyers are extremely committed and deliver high-quality products quickly and efficiently."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"For complex matters, the law firm is always able to cover other practice areas. It is a phenomenal resource to deal with all matters."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"The team are creative, calm and always commercial."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"William Fry has a good bench strength and good lawyers at the right levels."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"The lawyers are very responsive and organised."

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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 is very responsive, well prepared, very flexible and considers matters from a number of angles."
"He provides measured and thoughtful advice throughout the process."
"Mark Talbot is extremely knowledgeable in his area."
"He is very commercial and understands the points that are most important for the client and for the deal to go ahead."
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Myra Garrett SC
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Myra Garrett SC
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Band 1
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.
"Myra is excellent. She is very personable and solution-focused."
"Myra is a very hard worker."
"She is a very able lawyer."
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Stephen Keogh
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Stephen Keogh
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
Rising to the top tier, Stephen Keogh is the head of department and his practice covers both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for a diverse client base.
"Stephen is a first choice for anything to do with Irish M&A or complex cross-border matters with an Irish element. He is technically very strong, with a deep understanding of all commercial drivers."
"He is very easy to deal with, straightforward and very on the ball."
"He is very calm, considered and intelligent."
"Stephen is the best M&A lawyer in Dublin. While being very experienced, he is still all over the detail, which means we are always on the front foot on the key topics of a deal. He is extremely efficient and drafts complex legal agreements very quickly. He is highly commercial and solution-focused, so problems are solved very quickly."
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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 is extremely thorough and provides very good advice."
"He is always approachable, very knowledgeable and ensures a quality output and deadlines are always achieved. It is always clear that he has his client's interests at heart."
"Andrew is always available to listen and provide the appropriate advice in a timely manner and to budget."
"He is an excellent all-rounder and good leader of teams."
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Mark Quealy
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Mark Quealy
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Mark Quealy handles a range of corporate and transactional mandates.
"Mark is practical and able to give clients really good advice."
"He is thorough, affable, diligent and knowledgeable."
"He is a real subject matter expert."
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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
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Myra Garrett SC
2
Myra Garrett SC
2
Band 2
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Corporate/M&A
Myra Garrett SC
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Myra Garrett SC
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Band 1
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Stephen Keogh
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Stephen Keogh
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
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Andrew McIntyre
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Andrew McIntyre
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Band 5
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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