Ms Maura McLaughlin > Arthur Cox > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Arthur Cox fields a diverse public law practice which is well-versed in advising state, semi-state and other public bodies on matters ranging from high-profile inquiries and judicial reviews to the development of major energy and infrastructure projects. Another significant area of expertise lies in advising the Irish government on the establishment of schemes to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the housing crisis; Maura McLaughlin is a standout name in this regard. Joanelle O’Cleirigh leads the litigation and investigations side of the practice, while Aaron Boyle focuses on infrastructure and procurement. Kate O’Donohoe is also noted for her provision of advice to statutory bodies.

Arthur Cox‘s broad practice takes in debt capital markets, structured finance and securitisation work; CLOs are another established area of expertise for the firm. Cormac Kissane, Aiden Small and Glenn Butt are leading figures in debt matters, while Phil Cody focuses on derivatives work and Peter Murphy is ‘a real star‘ in the space. On the equity side, the firm is well known for its strength in advising on IPOs and listed company restructurings, and has been handling an increased number of de-SPAC transactions. Maura McLaughlin, Cian McCourt, Stephen Ranalow and David Vos are key partners in the equity space, and of counsel Sinéad Crowley ‘inspires confidence and manages transactions with impressive skill‘.

Arthur Cox has remained at the forefront of M&A and private equity deals. The team routinely advises on several of the largest transactions in the Irish and international markets; the group’s track record includes assisting Irish fintech entities with large exits and acting on de-SPAC transactions. Under the leadership of Cian McCourt, the practice regularly acts for Irish-listed companies and Irish businesses listed on the NYSE. Other key practitioners include managing partner Geoff Moore, Maura McLaughlin, Michael Coyle, Maeve Moran and David Vos. Of counsel Golda Hession and senior associates Sinead Crowley and Kylie Dollard are rising stars.