Arthur Cox offers comprehensive expertise across portfolio acquisitions, EMTN programmes, IPOs, and share listings. The practice is co-led by Phil Cody, who advises on a wide range of debt instruments, including corporate bonds, high-yield products, and retention financings; and Cian McCourt, who handles major public and private transactions with a focus on equity capital markets and corporate finance work. Aiden Small has strong experience in securitisations, structured finance, and private funds issues. Peter Murphy regularly advises banks on significant risk transfer deals, structured finance work, and regulatory capital transactions, and Maura McLaughlin excels in ECM mandates. David Vos is frequently involved in IPOs and capital raising matters, while Sinead Crowley is another key figure noted for her broad work in this space.
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Corporate and M&A
Position
Sinéad is of counsel in our Corporate and M&A Group and advises clients on all area of corporate law, in particular on M&A and corporate finance.
Sinead advises international and domestic companies, as well as public sector bodies, on all aspects of corporate law and governance, as well as a wide range of commercial matters. Sinead has considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions (domestic and cross-border), advising on public and private transactions as well as corporate finance and equity capital market transactions. Sinead has advised on corporate transactions in the pharmaceutical, food, energy and building sectors and has particular experience in the due diligence and corporate documents associated with the acquisition of private limited companies.
Career
Relevant Experience
Advising CRH plc on its transition to a US primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange
Advising Strongbridge Biopharma on its takeover by Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Advising CRH plc on its ongoing ordinary share buy-back programme pursuant to which c. $ 5 billion has been returned to shareholders to date
Advising Pharmaceutical Company Limited on the acquisition by MSD of its Dunboyne manufacturing facility
Advising Ingersoll Rand on the $15 billion combination of its industrial business with Gardner Denver, the first Reverse Morris Trust involving an Irish company
Advising Shire on its acquisition by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for $62 billion
Advising on Greencore’s £500 million return of capital
Education
- BA Business and Law, 2010, University College Dublin
- MA Law, 2012, Trinity College Dublin
- Admitted as a solicitor on the Irish Registrar of Solicitors, 2016
- Admitted on the English Roll as a solicitor of the Senior Courts, 2017
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‘They're generally just very easy to work with - collaborative, good-humoured and very organised. We can always rely on Arthur Cox to steer us in the right direction and to drive a deal.’
‘Peter Murphy is excellent and our go-to lawyer in the Irish market, especially for transactions where Ireland is the main jurisdiction and the level of work involved is significant and complex. He is very calm, pragmatic and unflappable.’
‘This practice distinguishes itself through its combination of deep subject-matter expertise, commercial acumen, and responsiveness. The team consistently demonstrates a strong understanding, not only of the law but also of the commercial realities and pressures facing clients.'
‘Phil Cody deserves specific mention. He combines authoritative technical knowledge with an approachable and pragmatic style. He leads his team with clarity and urgency when the situation requires it. He stands out for his professionalism, depth of expertise, and commercial judgement. Neil Murphy, Senior Associate who supports Phil, is equally impressive.’
‘Depth of experience, not just in the local market but also some world-class product expertise.’
‘Super responsive and always pragmatic, plus always friendly to deal with. The Arthur Cox team have great market knowledge and a great client following, so can always provide context and visibility beyond pure legal points to optimise transactions.’
‘Aiden Small and Brendan Kennedy are both superb. I rate them very highly for spot-on and user friendly advice.’
‘Very good associates. Understand what the client wants. Keep things moving.’
Key clients
- Bank of Cyprus plc Flutter Entertainment plc FlyBade (India) Private Limited (Hunch Mobility) Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc TE Connectivity plc CRH plc Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (Capreit) Kerry Group plc Greencore Group plc Ryanair Holdings plc Flutter Entertainment plc Mural Oncology plc Grafton Group plc James Hardie Industries plc AbbVie Allegion Nike, Inc. NIQ Global Intelligence plc Lone Star M&G Energia Group UBS AG Vale Securities Finance No.2 DAC Seagate Technology Holdings plc (Project Monarch) Vita Ireland Flow Finance Finance Ireland The Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF) Designated Activity Company Apollo CRH Carval Ares MUFG KKE Partners Group Rothesay Napier Park Sound Point Carlyle Starwood
Work highlights
Advised the Bank of Cyprus on its listing on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) and delisting from the London Stock Exchange (LSE).