Corporate/M&A | Europe

A&L Goodbody boasts a stellar practice advising high-end international and domestic clients on all elements of corporate and transactional law, including private equity deals. The law firm advises both private and public companies on M&A matters, and its expertise extends to equity capital raisings, including IPOs. The market-leading team has a large number of esteemed practitioners who are frequently called upon for the establishment of high-value joint ventures. A&L Goodbody leverages its London and three US offices to frequently assist with inbound investment transactions. The law firm's clients include leading names from the life sciences, healthcare and infrastructure sectors, as well as asset managers and banks.

Arthur Cox enjoys a formidable reputation for its expertise in corporate law mandates such as company reorganisations, as well as high-end domestic and international M&A. The Dublin-based lawyers work closely alongside the law firm's San Francisco and New York offices on US-related transactions. Arthur Cox also assists clients with equity capital markets deals, including public offerings and share buy-backs. The team is popular with clients from the life sciences sector, as well as those from the financial services and TMT industries.

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.

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.

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.

Maples is routinely involved in transactions with multi-jurisdictional elements, including inbound investments. The law firm often acts on mandates involving private equity and venture capital entities, with notable experience in deals within the technology sector. The team is also noted for its assistance with corporate governance and shareholder matters.

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.

ByrneWallace is a widely respected law firm that deals with a range of corporate matters and M&A transactions, including reorganisations, commercial contracts and joint ventures. The team has notable strength in the field of private equity and venture capital, regularly acting on investments, fund-raisings and financing rounds. The law firm frequently advises clients from the energy, life sciences and healthcare sectors.

LK Shields possesses a well-regarded M&A department which represents clients in both domestic and cross-border transactions. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in topics such as management buyouts and strategic partnership agreements. The law firm has additional expertise advising private equity and venture capital funds on corporate mandates and investments.

Addleshaw Goddard represents a range of clients, including investment funds and venture capital firms, in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and investments. The law firm is also experienced in restructurings and corporate governance topics.

Beauchamps is active on a variety of domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A matters. The department has particular knowledge in mandates pertaining to startups and venture capital deals. The team has additional experience in restructurings, joint ventures and commercial contracts.

"The lawyers are able to interpret the law in a very practical manner, identifying risks with a commercial interpretation. They get business and know how to get to the nub of what we're looking for. They are enormously practical and supportive. They are also able to bring in the global Dentons team, which is fabulous."

Philip Lee advises on various corporate and M&A mandates, including capital raises, company reorganisations and commercial agreements. The law firm has particular experience acting on transactions involving private equity and venture capital investments, often with cross-border elements.

RDJ's strong presence in Cork is supported by its offices in Dublin and Galway to provide nationwide coverage on corporate and M&A mandates. The law firm assists clients with a diverse range of mandates, including capital raises and funding rounds as well as investments and company restructurings. The team also offers advice on corporate governance and company secretarial matters. The lawyers are particularly experienced in acting for companies from the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Whitney Moore represents clients in a variety of corporate and M&A mandates, including public company topics. The law firm regularly acts for venture capital and private equity funds, as well as natural resources and renewable energy enterprises, often with an international element.

Dillon Eustace's corporate team advises clients on local and cross-border transactional matters including M&A and private equity deals. The team also handles reorganisations and restructurings, with experience acting for clients in the media, healthcare and IT sectors.

"DLA Piper is really handy because of its network. It offers an international element, which is extremely helpful. Given its firepower and global footprint, it is excellent. The team is really good at plugging into the network and getting really efficient and fantastic advice across a full range of areas. The law firm really is a highly efficient and commercial adviser to our business."

Flynn O'Driscoll enters the rankings this year following notable recognition for its growing practice. The department assists a range of SMEs and private equity firms with a variety of corporate and transactional mandates. The team advises on small and mid-cap transactions, including venture capital deals, as well as share issues and corporate restructurings. The law firm assists its clients from its Dublin and Galway offices.

Drawing from a large international footprint, Pinsent Masons' Dublin office handles cross-border private equity and M&A transactions for local and international clients. The team also has experience in corporate and company law mandates.

Cork-based ReganWall acts on corporate transactional matters, venture capital investments and private equity deals for clients in the technology and knowledge-based industries. The law firm has a prominent client base among Irish companies, as well as assisting international clients with investments into Ireland.