Ms Madeline McDonnell > Matheson LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Matheson LLP
70 SIR JOHN ROGERSON'S QUAY
DUBLIN 2
Ireland

Work Department

Partner in Corporate and Commercial Department

Position

Madeline is a partner in the Corporate Department in Matheson specialising in mergers and acquisitions (public takeovers and private M&A), equity capital markets transactions and securities law.

Madeline has advised on many of the most significant Irish corporate transactions of recent years, involving international and Irish public and private companies across a wide range of industries and sectors.

In addition to her cross-border M&A experience, Madeline’s practice involves advising on joint ventures, private equity, corporate restructurings, reorganisations and capital-raising transactions.

Madeline also counsels clients on corporate governance and advisory matters, including directors’ duties and responsibilities.

Madeline has contributed articles to international legal publications on mergers and acquisitions and corporate law in Ireland.

Education

Trinity College Dublin, LLB (First class)
Admitted as a Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
Associate Member, American Bar Association (ABA)

Lawyer Rankings

Ireland > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Next Generation Partners)

Madeline McDonnellMatheson LLP

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.