Commended as ‘diverse, approachable, and easy to work with’, Arthur Cox offers a ’high quality of technical advice, combined with sensible commercial advice’ across the full gamut of corporate and M&A mandates, from general advisory work to advising clients on public and private M&A, private equity issues, reorganisations, and corporate governance. Geoff Moore is well reputed for his depth across M&A, corporate finance and private equity mandates, while Cian McCourt stands out for his proficiency in equity capital markets, corporate finance, and public and private transactions. Maura McLaughlin’s practice covers complex cross-border transactions and high-profile takeovers. The ‘exceptionally sharp’ Connor Manning, corporate and securities law specialist Stephen Ranalow, renewable energy and finance sector expert Amy McDermott, Kylie Dollard, who also handles corporate governance work, and David Vos are all well-known and experienced corporate and M&A practitioners. Sinead Crowley and Golda Hession are highly skilled associates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The high quality of technical advice, combined with sensible commercial advice, is really exceptional.’
- ‘The team is diverse, approachable, and easy to work with. In short, they inspire confidence and consistently deliver excellent outcomes.'
- ‘I had a short period of time to get a joint venture agreement and asset management agreement up documented. Amy McDermott jumped into action with her sidekick Amina Flynn. They jumped into the trenches with me, and we got it done.'
- ‘Conor Manning is a very strong practitioner. Advising on some of the largest mandates and giving commercial and sensible advice. Very hardworking. Gets the deal done. Works well with other firms to ensure a seamless delivery for the client.’
- ‘Conor McCarthy is exceptionally sharp and extremely good at problem-solving. He is alongside you at every stage of the ride, is invested and really cares.’
- ‘Patrick Munnelly is very strong technically, quick on his feet and really great to work with. A very solid pair of hands.’
Key clients
- Corio Generation Limited
- Exponent Private Equity
- Flutter Entertainment plc
- Mallinckrodt plc
- Kerry Group plc
- Phoenix Tower International
- Turner Construction Company, a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF AG
- Sixth Street Partners LLC
- Alkermes
- PHX
- TPG Real Estate
- AssuredPartners
Work highlights
Advised Kerry Group on the sale of its dairy consumer products and dairy ingredients business to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries.
Advised Mallinckrodt plc on the sale of its Therakos business to CVC.
Advised Phoenix Tower International on the completion of its €971m acquisition of Cellnex Ireland.
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Sinead Crowley
Golda Hession
Practice head
Cian McCourt; John Matson; Michael Coyle
Other key lawyers
Connor Manning; Stephen Ranalow; Christopher McLaughlin; Maeve Moran; Conor McCarthy; Lesley Ann Perera; Amy McDermott; Amina Flynn; Patrick Munnelly; Maura McLaughlin; Aaron Boyle; Kylie Dollard; David Vos; Sinead Crowley; Golda Hession