Commercial, corporate and M&A in Ireland

‘A leading full service M&A firm in Ireland, with the capabilities to deliver on the most complex projects.’ 

‘Mark Ward is a serious operator and is able to quickly identify (and resolve) the key issues.’

‘We retained the services of A&L Goodbody in an acquisition of an Irish company last year. We were very pleased by their expertise and responsiveness. I would highly recommend Sheena Doggett and her team to anyone looking for help in this area.’

‘Sheena Doggett led our M&A team at A&L Goodbody. She has fantastic experience and did a great job leading the entire transaction, from start to finish. Her team, mainly Eoghan Brown and Gina Keating, also did a wonderful job. Highly recommended.’

‘Technically very strong team with the ability to access other specialist expertise in their wider firm.’

‘Very accessible and provided good insight during process.’

‘Unrivalled legal expertise, combined with a commercially astute and pragmatic mindset make this team the best in the market.’

‘In-depth knowledge of our business sector. Pragmatic and commercial approach focused on problem solving.’

‘Maura McLaughlin provides pragmatic and commercially savvy advice and is an excellent sounding board for issues. She is clear and confident and poised. She also knows when to step in and when to leave things to her excellent associate.’

‘Stephen Ranalow – probably the finest M&A lawyer in the country – an extraordinary talent, with a client service mindset that is unrivalled.’

‘Maura McLaughlin – really deep subject matter expertise, with a hands on, can do approach that makes client engagement a pleasure.’

‘Conor McCarthy – really strong M&A lawyer, who makes it his business to really understand his clients’ business and key issues, really enhancing the value of the legal support he provides – one to watch.’

‘John Matson is extremely good at problem solving. He is a superb lawyer who comes up with excellent solutions to complex issues.’

‘The two stand outs for us are Elizabeth Bothwell and more recently David Voz who has the potential to succeed in the industry long term. Elizabeth is our trusted advisor on everything and we trust her to tap into the extensive Arthur Cox network of experts across all of the specialties we need support for.’

‘Top class experienced lawyers. Great breadth of advisory and sectoral experience.’

‘The members of the team are experts in their respective fields but what sets MHC apart from others is the way they collaborate with their colleagues in other practice areas (e.g. pensions, tax etc) to deliver advice and the project. Those coming in to provide ‘specialist’ advice were always fully briefed and ready to hit the ground running. This results in a transaction which progresses at speed and left us feeling reassured that the right advice has been received at the right time.’

‘Justin McKenna is an exceptional lawyer whose technical expertise and client care is head and shoulders above the competition. He is immensely responsive and laser-focussed on the deal, with a vast experience in cross border M&A. His knowledge and expertise in Irish public M&A transactions is unrivalled which, combined with a strong commercial understanding, makes him a must-have partner who is immensely reassuring and can lead a strong team on complex deals.’

‘I have worked primarily with Claire Lord on complex corporate restructuring matters involving a multinational biophamaceutical company. MHC has uniquely been able to provide corporate legal advice in an efficient, team oriented manner that replicates having an experienced, in-house corporate counsel. Claire has quickly become knowledgeable about our business, our corporate structure, inter-company relationships and transactions. As a result, we are able to obtain highly relevant, expert advice that we can rely on with confidence.’

‘Martin Kelleher – very commercially focused. Always available and will meet any commitments given. Reasonable and understanding about structure of fees and payment terms.’

‘Mr Conall Geraghty’s team is showing exceptional execution, availability and engagement during this project. We are also very satisfied with fee flexibility and transparency in billing. Mr Conall has a wealth of transactional knowledge and has helped us structure multiple transactions successfully during the last twelve months.’

‘David O’Donnell is an outstanding ambassador for the client and coordinates the deal and relationships extraordinarily well.’

‘Ron Boucher has been excellent in all of dealings. He’s a great balance between excellent legal advice and practical commercial understanding. He’s amongst the best lawyers we’ve dealt with for this reason.’

‘We moved our business from a smaller local firm to Matheson because we wanted greater confidence in our external counsel’s willingness and ability to keep the transaction on our desired timeline. Matheson consistently delivered on their promises thereby compelling other parties to stick to their agreed schedules. Matheson instilled confidence not just in our internal stakeholders but in all parties to the transaction that everything was being managed professionally and expediently.’

‘High responsiveness and involvement on the matters, very good drafting skills, very good knowledge of the overall business / financial context of the matter, excellent negotiation skills and engagement with the other side to get the deal go through.’

‘Strong corporate practice with impressive bench-strength.’

‘George Brady: inspires high level of trust from the client and all parties involved, very good at engaging with the other side to find solutions acceptable to everyone, anticipates issues and tackles them in a smooth manner, generally good at getting the deal done in a way that everyone is satisfied.’

‘Patrick Spicer was a reassuring presence both at the negotiating table and behind the scenes to drive consensus and seek out practical solutions.’

‘Brian McCloskey’s team provided invaluable support on a challenging and time critical auction sale. Brian is responsive, a great communicator and a pleasure to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him.’

‘Robert Barrett, associate – Managed the transaction calmly and composedly. He quickly garnered the respect and confidence of our management team. Whenever speed bumps were encountered, he was proactive and creative in finding solutions. He remained clear-headed and focussed regardless of how pressurised the situation.’

‘The team provided exceptional support throughout what was a technically complex transaction. They went above and beyond to identify solutions to shared issues for both the buyer and seller to enable the transaction to complete.’

‘The partners in McCann Fitzgerald were extremely responsive and accessible. We found their individual technical expertise to be of the highest standard and they really cared about the outcome of the transaction for their client.’

‘McCann FitzGerald has expertise across the spectrum of the law. The firm provides excellent support and is very responsive. In addition to legal counsel, the attorneys were able to fit their guidance within the context of, and explain, common business practice, which is important support for in-house counsel who represent a global company.’

‘Rory O’Malley is an expert in matters related to M&A and private equity. We were delighted how he skilfully managed our complex financing rounds with multiple investors with finesse. He completed the complex legal documents at an unprecedented pace that closed the deal with high-level investors. Outstanding attorney.’

‘Stephen FitzSimons was experienced with deep knowledge on public M&A transactions.’

‘I worked with Brendan Murphy. Brendan is hard-working, grasps issues quickly and is creative and pragmatic when it comes to problem-solving.’

‘David Lydon and Niall Best stand out as two of the most commercially aware external counsel I have worked with. They tailor their advice to work from a practical perspective which the business clients and I appreciate. In meetings with business clients they use clear language to educate them on the legal implications. Their knowledge and experience in our many M&A ventures have proved invaluable in finding appropriate solutions.’

‘Experience. Longevity of partners and relationship with us as a client. Have taken the time over the years to ask questions about our core business and business strategy to suggest and proactively advise rather than respond and paper instructions. Working to defined financial parameters and managing the client early on potential overruns or delays. In short we see the team at Frys as an extension of our team rather than external advisors.’

‘Máire O’Neill works hard for her clients, giving practical legal solutions and she wasn’t afraid to tell us what we needed to hear. She has experience working with tech founders and knows what’s important to make the business succeed. She knows her stuff. She has been both our lawyer and trusted business advisor across several fintechs over many years.’

‘Barbara Kenny is unquestionably the most dependable part of the team. Barbara is always there, on time, within expected budget and yet understands our requirements to be able to negotiate without multiple recourse. Barbara also has the very special skill of being able to see the counterparty’s limits before they are revealed and can therefore advise us on the limits of commercial negotiations to achieve agreement without lengthy argument.’

‘Andrew McIntyre – extremely responsive and great to work with.’

‘Elaine Morrissey is a fantastic technical lawyer – she is always all over the detail of even the most complicated transactions, bringing the whole thing together, and is also very user-friendly and responsive.’

‘The two partners I have extensively dealt with are Bryan Bourke and Ronan Shanahan, respectively a very senior partner, and a newly made up partner. Bryan Bourke epitomises what my company requires from a very senior, trusted and mature adviser, ever calm and astute, with a unique ability to anticipate challenges and strategies posed by our counterparties. In any difficult corporate circumstance I’d be happy to have Bryan Bourke as my lead counsellor. Ronan Shanahan is a young partner displaying great maturity with a calm and unruffled style of operation, even under great pressure. He combines first-class technical skills with commercial realism and a relaxed and engaging manner.’

‘In the corporate team, Mark Quealy and Máire O’Neill consistently deliver and are very responsive to our needs both in terms of clarity of advice and timeliness of providing it. They are representative of our general experience in our broader engagement with the firm. Mark and Máire bring a wealth of relevant experience to our engagement. They are thoughtful in formulating their advice and always operate to the highest professional standards whilst also bringing important and valuable insights gained from their wider experience.’

‘Fiachra Cork is an exceptionally talented and professional individual. He works tirelessly and meticulously to serve the needs of his clients.’

‘One gets the feeling that your matter is of prime importance – no piece of work is too big or small.’

‘Dedicated, knowledgeable, thoroughly professional. Always available.’

‘Deborah Kelly is excellent in every respect.’

‘John Olden – the wisest of counsel all the way – remaining impartial and assured in his legal advice.’

‘Attention to detail second to none. Not prepared to settle for anything less than what they feel is optimum for their client. Very clear guidance, their guidance is straight down the line allowing you to make suitable choices and beneficial decisions for your business. Leonora Malone – Unapologetic about the pursuit of result for her client. Steadfast in her advice, practical and ultimately very trustworthy.’

‘Our commercial, corporate and M&A lead partner is Leonora Malone and we continue to hold her and all in the team in the highest esteem. The understanding of our business, attention to detail and general focus of the team is very impressive and I would always work with Leonora and her team on any future commercial transaction’

‘They really care and understand our business and what we are trying to achieve, often in very challenging situations. We have dealt with a number of different companies who were far larger then us and come out of the negotiations very well. Leonora is our lead partner and we have also worked closely with Gavin Doherty and Lorna Osborne and we greatly value working with all of them and having them on our side.’

‘Nicola McGrath, partner corporate law department has brought me through a number of company acquisitions. She has a wonderful way of articulating the law in a way that is efficient and really easy to understand and amounts to you being very involved in the process. She has an astute ability to understand all the variables at play, the raw haggling at commercial level, the accounting, the tax and of course the legal. She has a great team supporting her which always helps.’

‘A truly partner-led service with fantastic commitment given by all the Beauchamps team members to each transaction. Advice is practical and commercial with the desired end result always to the fore of advice provided.’

‘They are experts in their field and have made the effort to develop a good understanding of our business.’

‘Practical, commercial advice grounded in a deep understanding of the client’s world. Pleasure to deal with.’

‘Máire Cunningham is exceptional. Truly gets the big picture of a deal and works to ensure a timely, relevant outcome.’

‘Máire Cunningham is excellent. Very knowledgeable and has a real can-do attitude. Solutions are found to deal with road blocks.’

‘Emer Moriarty Crowley is a real pleasure to deal with. She has extensive corporate experience across various sectors and has exemplary commitment to her clients. Given her in-house experience her advice is always practical.’

‘Edward Evans – provides excellent legal advice while also understanding and advising on the tactical and commercial aspects of any given case.’

‘We have used the M&A team in BW over the years and they would be our go-to firm for transactions above a certain level. They have a high level of competence and terrific attention to detail. We found them strong on cross-border deals especially.’

‘Responsiveness and prioritisation of client needs. The firm takes the time to gain an understanding of the client’s business, opportunities and challenges. The senior members of the team remain consistent which allows strong and enduring client relationships to be built.’

Gavin Blake. Stand out service provided. ByrneWallace’s in depth understanding of the overall transaction, goals and knowledge of the business allowed them to play such a successful role for mainstream.’

‘Led by Colin Sainsbury, the Byrne Wallace team provided exceptional support to our recent M&A transaction. The transaction was managed in-house so the ByrneWallace support was more extensive than would be normal. The ByrneWallace team gave the transaction top priority and were integral to the transaction closing on schedule.’

‘Daniel Holohan – associate – detail focused and keen to progress matters quickly and efficiently.’

‘Two key components to the successful engagement with this team were, the ability to always have the clients’ interests core to any material decision and the capabilities to understand and advise on the commercial impacts of those decisions.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland is uniquely positioned in the Irish market to provide innovative and reliable local advice whilst having access to the expansive global Eversheds Sutherland network. The Corporate M&A team has an experienced team of individuals with expertise in varying markets and areas.’

‘Tony McGovern – an experienced and very commercial and pragmatic and highly trusted advisor’

‘Gavin O’Flaherty has become a vital and trusted advisor to our senior management team on the most important transactions which have taken place and he has ensured that the wider Eversheds Sutherland team supporting us are giving us timely and high quality advices which we expect and need.’

‘Gerard Ryan is commercially and technically ahead of the rest, a brilliant mind. One of the most honest and approachable partners in the Irish market.’

‘Our representative is Enda Newton and we have full confidence in his ability and service. When you need assistance and you know you have your back covered in terms of that advice or assistance that you know you are putting your trust in the right person.’

‘Enda Cullivan is really good on transactions and making sure everything is in order – he’s great on details and will work to deliver what we want on time and on budget.’

‘I have worked with Lee Murphy over a number of years and have found him extremely thoughtful and engaged. He makes himself available throughout the transaction and gives excellent advice which has been well thought through.’

‘Passionate about client service.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge and experience which is explained in a very understandable way. You really feel like you have the best team in your corner. Also extremely nice, friendly people. Seems to be a great culture.’

‘The commercial team’s value to us as our lawyers is their truly commercial approach – they work to find solutions to our challenges that enable us to move forward with our business; they are responsive and useful. Although the relationship is very much partner led, and we have a very good relationship with our client partner, they seem to be efficient in who they allocate work to throughout the team and provide us with speedy, value for money advice. They seem to have adapted well to the pandemic conditions – the transition to working from home seems to have been pretty seamless, which I wouldn’t necessarily have expected from previous experience of law firms and how they tend to work.’

‘Very professional and thorough in their approach. Lay out clear step plans for every engagement before execution.’

‘Gerry Halpenny is just superb. Great experience, extremely personable.’

‘Quick response times and excellent work ethic. Responds very quickly to the needs of our company. Special mention to the partner we have dealt with from the start Philip Daly. Even when he is not directly involved in a piece of work, he will always follow up to make sure the client is satisfied and if not will seek to rectify.’

‘Jennifer McGuire is a standout for us – she knows our business well, is easy to work with and puts time into the relationship. She is very commercially aware and pragmatic in her approach and gets the job done.’

‘Specialised in fundraising and M&A activity. Deep knowledge and provide practical and commercial advice.’

‘The people are extremely grounded and pleasant to work with. I feel confident that I am receiving the best counsel from people who understand the business and where it intends to move towards.’

‘The individuals provide excellent pragmatic advice and think creatively to support business challenges from a legal standpoint.’

‘The people are what sets Philip Lee apart from other legal firms, particularly the level of partner availability, engagement and input at all stages of a transaction.’

‘The Philip Lee firm appears to be an expanding firm with significant areas of expertise however it has retained its personal focus and reacts very well to our needs and requirements.’

‘Eoghan Doyle is hugely proactive in pursuing our interests, always delivers on time and is one of the most commercially minded lawyers that we have worked with.’

‘Our primary contact is Eoghan Doyle. He is very much the point person for us in the firm. The accessibility of Eoghan at all stages of our recent transactions was very important to our team. He understands us very well and is the voice of reason when matters are sometimes quite difficult.’

‘I have nothing but the highest respect for my main points of contact in Philip Lee. Eoin Brereton – advice, service and attention to detail on a wide range of areas has been very invaluable to me and my organisation.’

‘RDJ has become like an extension of our Group and is our go to choice for our M&A needs.’

‘Commercially minded, highly efficient and balanced.’

‘All of our experiences and interactions with Ronan Daly Jermyn have been positive ones for our business. The firm has smart street savvy lawyers who not only have a broad understanding of the sectors they advise on but also a really good commercial acumen and business sense. They understand how the legal issues and advice they give impact on our business and work really hard to fully understand the rationale behind our business decisions. The legal advice is never given in a vacuum and always takes account of the commercial perspective.’

‘Very approachable, very knowledgeable on the relevant topics, straight to the point – no time wasting, and have access to specialised experts where necessary. We found Gillian Keating really excellent and would certainly be going back to her whenever a relevant situation arises. We have also worked with Ashling Walsh and found her excellent also.’

‘Sean O’Reilly demonstrated incredible subject matter expertise in all aspects of the transaction. Sean got up to speed on all matters very quickly and provided us with a clear path. As with all deals, there were unexpected items throughout the transaction and Sean’s guidance was critical in navigating those. Sean’s dedication and constant positive attitude towards the work was most impressive. It was a project that took a number of months and his focus and determination kept the deal on track and ensured the positive outcome.’

‘Bryan McCarthy – strategic legal thinker and commercially astute. Diarmaid Gavin – deep knowledge in his field.’

‘Most of my dealings were with Bryan McCarthy and I could not speak highly enough about him. Took the time to clearly explain the complexities of the transaction that I needed to understand. Very available, flexible and responsive. Collaborated very well with the other firms on both sides of the transaction. Very solution orientated.’

‘JP Gilmartin, partner, is a excellent corporate lawyer with extensive experience. He is very practical, excellent technically, responsive, business minded, and solution focused.’

‘Their dedication to the cause at all hours of the night, but most importantly their expertise and insightful opinion when it most counts.’

‘In particular with respect to our client and our particular transaction, we felt that they provided standout advice with respect to protecting our name, image and his minority shareholding interest.’

‘We found them to be extremely responsive. It was very comforting for us to know that they had adapted to the working from home environment seamlessly, particularly with the adoption of technology to maintain regular contact with us throughout the entire investment process.’

‘Walkers have a great commercial team – with an all round strength in corporate and M&A matters. They combine great knowledge with a good commercial awareness. They are always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘To be creative, being solution minded is key. Having the ability to identify key points, find solutions and present options in a clear manner when challenges are faced.’

‘We have worked with number of individuals in various regions when it comes to M&A, Brendan O’Brian partner at Walkers is clearly one of the most professional legal advisor that we have worked with.’

‘Brendan O’Brien’s meticulous eye for detail combined with his pragmatic approach and personality means he’s a lawyer you want on your side. He knows how to get deals done and understand client’s needs. A good all round knowledge of the law and can-do attitude. Brendan knows how to deal with whatever is thrown at him – I cannot recommend him enough.’

‘Brendan O’Brien is very experienced and knowledgeable on Irish aspects of international corporate transactions.’

‘Great group of individuals that are there to support you through a journey.’

‘Exceptionally dedicated and hardworking team. Always available. Very committed to the work that they are doing. Supported our business through numerous challenging transactions as well as supporting us with our day to day legal requirements.’

‘Dentons Ireland has built one of the best corporate teams in the market, as evidenced by the marquee deals they have been mandated on since opening. In my experience, their team is highly motivated, professional, commercial and diligent. They bring a fresh attitude to any deal and concentrate on finding solutions rather than issues. They work very collaboratively with all others on a transaction, from client, to other advisors to those on the opposite side of the deal. Their sole focus is to deliver the best outcomes for their client, in the most frictionless way possible and they thoroughly understand the commercial aspect of the deal, which in my view is a key attribute in delivering the best outcomes. I have found them a pleasure to deal with both professionally and personally.’

‘They delivered exceptional support to us on two very difficult transactions with challenging counterparties. Without their support, we would have struggled to get these deals over the line.’

‘Eavan Saunders is an exceptional corporate and M&A partner. She is highly commercial, very pragmatic, firm, focused and gets things done.’

‘Eavan Saunders is a very dedicated partner that gives accurate and real advice, no matter the situation.’

‘I found that even if they are not subject matter experts in something or don’t have the answer to hand, they will take it away, research it and come back to you with a recommendation or proposal in a short space of time. Very reliable. We work closely with Eavan Saunders and Shane O’Donnell who have been fantastic to work with.’

‘Shane O’Donnell is the consummate professional in all aspects of our work together. Shane’s commercial acumen is one of his stand out features, which innumerable competitors are lacking, not only does Shane focus on the law but also on the real commercial substance of a transaction, which always makes the legal process not only shorter and easier but more effective in relation to a client’s goals. Shane is wholly dedicated to his clients, being constantly available to field calls and deal with the detail in relation to the transaction. Eavan Saunders is a fantastic addition to any deal team, despite being managing partner she is often in the detail of client transactions, bringing to bear her considerable PE experience, across a wide variety of industries. Eavan always lends a fresh perspective, both through her demeanour and in-depth knowledge, commercial and legal.’

‘The team is responsive, commercial and easy to deal with.’

‘Very commercial and practical approach to deals reducing the execution risk.’

‘We have worked opposite Lorcan Tiernan on many occasions. He is very practical and solution-oriented. Lorcan is highly regarded within the Dublin legal market.’

‘Our partner Lorcan Tiernan and senior associate Catherine Hicks are exceptional.’

‘Great group of staff with a unique attention to detail.’

‘Personal contact focused on detail and delivery, giving measured advice.’

‘Edon Byrnes is exceptional at following through on work engagements’

‘Ross Little as relationship partner is always keen to explore our objectives and gives clear direction in engaging the team best suited to us as clients, and monitors progress of the tasks to achieve our ultimate goals with sound advice.’

‘The team at Flynn O’Driscoll approach every assignment I have worked with them on in a very practical, commercial and business-focused way. This has led to better outcomes for clients as the advice and guidance is centred on the end result and desired outcomes. This approach is underpinned by a highly technical and sector knowledgeable team of individuals that bring their input at the right time in a seamless manner.’

‘Pragmatic approach to problem solving. Appropriate billing. Went to great lengths to understand our business and nothing was ‘too much trouble’.’

‘The work that FOD undertakes for us and our clients is always partner-led, but the quality of the more junior team members at FOD is always really good.’

‘Alan O’Driscoll is a lawyer of exceptional skill. He navigates issues as if they do not exist and has an ability to being the room with him. His attention to detail and problem solving is equal to the very best.’

‘David Ryan – practical approach, great availability, assuredness – brings great confidence to clients when referred to them, commercial awareness. Cian O’Leary – technically proficient, unflappable, very personable, sector experience.’

‘Solution driven team, providing strong support and guidance to clients. David Ryan, Declan Cunningham both very client focused, with excellent skillsets and business acumen. Problem solvers, commercially focused and very reliable.’

‘Cian O’Leary, a new partner at FOD, is in our view a first-class commercial lawyer with good breadth of skill and experience and an amiable manner. We worked with Cian for many years prior to his promotion to partner. We have always found him attentive to our situation and needs and very responsive in communications and execution; his advice has always been well considered and sound. We have always found the trainee lawyers at FOD very good (we have dealt with a succession of them). FOD apparently does a very good job at attracting and steering talented junior lawyers.’

‘They have the experience to match the tasks that I needed from them in the corporate area and they completed those tasks in a thoroughly professional manner.’

‘The Hayes team have supported us in a number of areas including M&A and Commercial Contracts. They have always been extremely responsive and focused on our matters and delivered to extremely tight deadlines.’

‘Partner input at all times.’

‘Personal down to earth approach.’

‘Well regarded for M&A. Ken Casey came recommended to us by respected solicitors in other fields. Willing to explain legal fees to expect in the sale of our business. At a granular level, highlighting where savings may be available.’

‘Ken Casey was exceptional. Approachable and pragmatic in negotiations, avoiding prolonged debate with the other side on minutiae. Encouraging and always available when we needed him. Literally day and night, as were the team.’

‘Ken Casey – highly knowledgeable corporate lawyer with a strong commercial focus. Excellent guidance to clients on complex legal matters and transactions.’

‘David Phelan and Laura Fannin are supportive, practical and pragmatic, with deep roots in the local market.’

‘They work very hard in the interest of the client and are clearly very professional experienced lawyers.’

‘Brendan Ringrose has a deep understanding of international equity capital markets and of the natural resources sector.’

‘Brendan Ringrose – exceptionally strong corporate lawyer with detailed knowledge of technical matters and a forensic approach to problem solving. Would recommend for complex, non-vanilla M&A transactions.’

‘Brendan Ringrose is highly skilled and dedicated to his clients. He is the only lawyer I have been dealing with – a very fine lawyer.’

‘Under the leadership of Therese Rochford, the firm has a very pragmatic, commercial and service focused approach.’

‘Therese Rochford is excellent. She manages the process very well and bills her time in a very appropriate manner only for value added measures.’

‘High praise for Robert Carroll also who has been nothing but diligent & highly responsive to our needs.’

‘Exceptional team for transaction support – from letter of intent (LOI) to closing.’

‘Great breadth of expertise. If a particular partner doesn’t have the expertise then effective handover to the appropriate partner who does. Very much a can-do attitude.’

‘Lavelle Partners bring a very partner led and hands on approach to transactions which is why I like using them.’

‘Direct and prompt access to the “right” person in the practice was a major feature of the process, particularly as we did not have any internal experience of the process. Lavelle Partners provided us with the advice and comfort we needed to complete the same.’

‘Griana O’Kelly has great listening skills, really makes sure she understands the brief before launching into the work … also very open to client input at the drafting stage so that legals reflect the nuances of the commercial arrangements agreed.’

‘Griana O’Kelly is very good to deal with and she is very efficient in getting transactions closed.’

‘The process was lead by Griana O’Kelly who led her team at all times. It was also very comforting to see that Griana had full oversight of the complete process and her five colleagues who complemented each other in delivering a comprehensive and complete conclusion to the process.’

‘They provide a very good level of service and are frequently in touch with their clients.’

‘They really do care about doing a good job and it is not all about the fee income first.’

‘Overall our experience with the Leman team has been excellent. From our point of view, they worked well together at the Lemans side, and gelled well with myself and our team. We always felt that we were in safe hands and that negotiations and contractual structures were well thought out, justified, and explained to us clearly. Lemans were always accommodating with regard to early/late calls as needed to support timezones. Fixed fees were very helpful.’

‘Very easy to talk to and deal with. I have little experience in M&A and they helped me every step of the way. I worked with a senior and a junior. Both were on top of my project and knew when to act. Fees very straightforward and simple, no hidden surprises.’

‘Dominic Conlon is an excellent corporate lawyer, makes the seemingly boring task of drafting as painless as possible. He always has a clear understanding as to what points should be negotiated on in order to achieve a balanced result for all sides. He is clear in his explanations as to why a contract is structured in a particular way, which makes it easier for us to get on the same page quickly. He is very emotionally astute and charming – a genuinely funny guy who can inject humour to diffuse tense situations, but where needed, can hold a strong negotiation position, and stand over it convincingly, when needed.’

‘Mark Roberts was friendly, approachable and was willing to help me understand the process no matter how inexperienced I was. Mark was a warm character who seems to be very competent. He was available whenever I needed him and I felt he gave me his full attention. I would absolutely use Mark again and would recommend him to anyone for M&A.’

‘The person we worked with (Mark Roberts) was very professional over the course of our cooperation. The thing we really appreciated was his availability when we needed to consult something very quickly. He had good understanding of what business goals we wanted to achieve through specific clauses in agreements.’

‘We have worked with O’Flynn Exhams for over twenty years and found them to be extremely professional in their advice.’

‘We have worked with Fiona O’Connell and Aeibhin Cahalane [commercial property] and have found them both to be extremely professional to work with at all times.’

‘OBH’s team is highly experienced and capable at all levels. We particularly like the fact that the OBH partners provides active, hands-on support for all of our corporate and M&A activities.’

‘Very competent-prompt response – transparent and reasonable billing.’

‘Excellent service – individual and personalised, strong collaborative approach underpinned by a deep commercial knowledge.’

‘OBH partner Susan Noone has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Irish company law that she interprets and applies in the most constructive and appropriate ways to support our business.’

‘Orlaith O’Brien – extensive knowledge – good practical advice – prompt and detailed response to queries – supported by conscientious and very professional team.’

‘Orlaith O’Brien is a main partner in the firm and is the guiding influence and decision maker. She has vast experience in our sector being also legal advisor to a number of similar listed companies. Orlaith is always contactable and available and makes our team feel comfortable at meetings and not embarrassed to ask the most simplistic of questions, the answers to which might seem obvious to her. She has a friendly and approachable manner.’

‘As lead partner Orlaith provides hands on advice and offers clear guidance to clients and staff to ensure a very favourable outcome.’

‘Each member of the team has their own area/areas of expertise and the combined practice seems to cover the whole gambit of disciplines. From reception to advice, to billing, the whole practice works and gives you confidence that you have a great force on your side. They have achieved some great success for me over the last 25 years.’

‘I have used all of the senior members of the team and what is striking is that they listen to the problem and get under the skin of the problem. They always have the ability to reassure you that a solution or resolution to the problem will be achieved. When you leave a meeting you have confidence that they are on the job. Paul Keane has a commercial knowledge second to none.’

‘The commercial team in Reddy Charlton have been of significant support to mutual clients on engagements. The strength of the team is exhibited from its expertise in commercial matters and client focused approach to issues. The team is innovative in providing solutions to issues by collaborating with external advisers to ensure the most beneficial outcome for clients.’

‘Elaine McGrath leads her team with poise, calmness and integrity. She has an in-depth knowledge of her field and coolly led her team whilst others might be under pressure. She leads her team by example and was always available to ensure that the deal got done. This included whilst being on annual leave.‘

‘The advice and support provided by Elaine McGrath to clients has been remarkable. Elaine exhibits a genuine interest in assisting clients with understanding technical issues and reaching the most effective commercial results.’

‘The people who stand out are Niamh Gibney and Elaine McGrath. I have recommended both to other individuals. I have done a lot of work with Niamh who is extremely diligent and effective.’

‘Paul Keane – a hugely experience trusted adviser for high-profile clients

‘Niamh Gibney – knowledgeable in both company commercial matters and litigation, very bright and pleasant and an extremely effective lawyer.’