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Mr Brian McCloskey
Work Department
Partner in Corporate and Commercial Department
Position
Brian is a partner in the Corporate Department at Matheson where he focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance matters.
Brian has spent more than ten years advising international companies, in both the UK and Ireland, on corporate law matters including public and private company M&A, private equity transactions, equity fundraisings, reorganisations, joint ventures, refinancings and general commercial matters.
Having previously worked in a large international law firm in London, Brian has particular expertise in cross-border M&A and private equity. Brian has experience across a range of sectors acting for both buyers and sellers.
Brian also counsels corporate clients on a broad range of governance and business-related issues, including directors’ duties and responsibilities and general compliance matters.
Education
Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland (admitted 2007)
University College Dublin, BCL
University of Melbourne, Australia
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Ireland > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading individuals)Matheson LLP has maintained its significant market share of M&A transactions, which often involve Irish targets and acquirers. It remains at the forefront of transatlantic deals, including advising takeovers of Irish-listed companies. The firm has a sizeable client portfolio of international businesses, including Fortune 100 companies and a high number of top global technology brands. Recent areas of instruction include multi-billion dollar cross-border deals and pharmaceutical transactions; the group also fields expertise in handling M&A in the financial services and food sectors. George Brady, Patrick Spicer and David Fitzgibbon are seasoned practitioners, with established expertise in handling cross-border deals and Irish takeovers. Fergus Bolster is well versed in advising on cross-border transactions, including SPAC matters. Madeline McDonnell and Brian McCloskey are notable names for M&A and private equity. Robert Barrett and Enda Garvey are singled out for their contributions. Susan Carroll Chrysostomou was promoted to partner in January 2024. Eoin Shiel has left the firm.
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