Ranking tables

Capital Markets: Equity | Global

Ireland

The Capital Markets: Equity rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Ireland.

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Band 1

  1. McCann FitzGerald LLP
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    McCann FitzGerald LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    McCann FitzGerald is a standout law firm advising clients from a range of industries on M&A transactions and joint ventures. The team additionally handles corporate law mandates, including corporate governance and restructurings. It is highly experienced in cross-border deals, often collaborating with colleagues in the law firm's New York office. McCann FitzGerald also demonstrates top-tier expertise in equity capital markets mandates, possessing an impressive bench of highly regarded lawyers assisting with share placements, IPOs and delistings.
  2. William Fry LLP
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    William Fry LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. A&L Goodbody
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Arthur Cox
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Mason Hayes & Curran advises public and private companies on cross-border M&A transactions, group restructurings and corporate governance matters. The lawyers are experienced in deals involving private equity and venture capital elements. The law firm is also well versed in mandates relating to funding rounds and equity capital raises as well as public takeovers.
  2. Matheson LLP
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    Matheson LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.