The ‘accessible, practical and commercial’ team at Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP has a strong regional reputation with offices in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, and frequently assists clients in the renewable energy, manufacturing and education sectors. Stephen Walker leads the group, handling the full range of company and commercial legal matters, including M&A, corporate finance and restructuring mandates. Edel Conway and Michael Walshe are key figures within the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephen Walker is our primary point of contact. I've worked with Stephen for over 20 years and never been let down.’
- 'We use Holmes O’Malley Sexton and find them excellent across all aspects of transactions, including banking and finance, conveyancing and acquisitions. We also engage them when raising finance on large transactions, where their attention to detail is second to none. Their communication is consistently clear and proactive, underpinned by a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to getting deals completed as quickly and smoothly as possible. Their partner-led, practical approach ensures transactions run efficiently and with complete confidence.’
- ‘A particular shout-out goes to Edel Conway, who is an exceptional solicitor and very much our go-to on transactions. We have worked with Edel on numerous deals and value not only her technical ability to navigate the legal complexities and execute transactions seamlessly, but also her deep understanding of our business model. She takes the time to appreciate what we are trying to achieve commercially, which makes the process far smoother. Importantly, she understands our risk appetite — where we are willing to take a view and where we are not — and tailors her advice accordingly. This commercial awareness, combined with her responsiveness and commitment, sets her apart from competitors.’
- ‘Extreme diligence and focus and support for the client 24/7.’
- ‘Very experienced and smart and hard working with nothing left to chance, very proactive and ability to spot any problems well in advance and avoid them.’
- ‘A medium-sized multidisciplinary practice that is accessible, practical and commercial with its advice.’
Key clients
- Shoretip Limited
- Keadeen Hotel Limited
- Glanua Group Limited
- Go-Ahead Transport Services (Dublin) Limited
- Babusar Top Limited
- Omey Island Enterprise Limited
- Robinward Limited
- Amarenco Solar Limited
- Greentech Packaging Holdings Limited
- Aspire Systems International Pte Limited
- Palmaine DAC T/A Lakeside Memorial Park
- E to Infinity ICAV/Blacklion Real Estate Fund
Work highlights
Advised Amarenco Solar Limited on a reorganisation of its group structure and loan facility of €200m with various banks.
Advised Keadeen Hotel Limited on the sale of the Keadeen Hotel to East Coast Catering (Ireland) Unlimited Company (value €9.6m).
Advised Aspire Systems International Pte Limited on its acquisition of the Blue Wave Technology Group.
Practice head
Stephen Walker
Other key lawyers
Edel Conway; Michael Walshe