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Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Fielding an team showcasing a ‘genuine interest in the client’s business goals and objectives and the broader client industry’, Matheson LLP is well-placed to act on a range of high-profile transactions, including public M&A and private capital work; the practice also has an established financial institutions group which maintains a strong reputation with regulated financial clients. The group is jointly spearheaded by David Fitzgibbon, who is an expert in corporate and securities law, and leading practitioner Darren Maher. Fergus Bolster is a key contact for a range of public and private companies, financial sponsors, state bodies and investment banks, and Susanne McMenamin frequently handles M&A, equity capital markets transactions and capital raisings. Caroline Kearns draws on deep experience across the full spectrum of international and domestic corporate transactions, while Patrick Spicer is a seasoned professional within the market. Further key practitioners within the team are the ’first-class’ Sandie Lord, cross-border private M&A specialist Robert Barrett, George Brady, Enda Garvey, who acts for energy investors and private equity funds, and Brian McCloskey, who handles M&A and private equity deals.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘Knowledge of the business, commercial approach to transaction and understanding of real needs.'
  • ‘The Matheson team are one of the best teams we have worked with in Ireland. Their legal and sector knowledge is excellent, and they have a genuine private capital focus within the team (understanding the key drivers and structures for PE clients and how these overlay within the Irish regulatory and legal framework). Their financial services sector expertise is excellent, and we think they offer great value for money.’
  • ‘Rory Mullarkey and Sandie Lord are first class, with excellent market knowledge. They are commercial and their attention to detail and responsiveness is fantastic. These qualities are also evident in the wider team - in terms of associates, Rachel Toland-Burke stands out for producing consistently great work on tight timescales.’
  • ‘The deal involved a team from many countries. The Matheson team were always available to take call and to cope with multi timezone challenges. During the process, they faced all the legal challenges by focusing on the solution. Working as one team was part of the success and despite the project challenges, everyone was keen to collaborate and cooperate.’
  • ‘Dedication and willingness to move, besides surprises and complexities. We highly appreciated working with Sandie Lord and her very talented team.’
  • ‘A very genuine interest in the client's business goals and objectives and the broader client industry. Very approachable and responsive. Clear communication.'
  • ‘Sandie Lord is highly engaging and had tremendous client communication skills. She maintains strong client relationships even if there are no current matters and build a high level of trust with clients. She is responsive and very helpful, and sourcing the different teams within the firm where necessary.'
  • ‘Sandie Lord is highly responsive to client needs and establishes valuable and trusted relationships with clients. Adaptability to subject matter and industry.'

Key clients

  • Advent International Corporation
  • AIB
  • AMP Capital (now known as Infrabridge)
  • AmTrust
  • An Post
  • Apax Partners LLP
  • Arcus Infrastructure
  • Arena Pharmaceuticals
  • Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
  • Authentic Brands Group LLC
  • Axa Group
  • Bain Capital Private Equity
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Barclays Bank plc
  • Battery Ventures
  • Bauer Media Group
  • BBC
  • Birds Eye Food Limited
  • Blackbee Investments
  • Blackrock

Work highlights

Advised Cellnex Telecom, S.A. on the sale of its Irish business (circa 1,900 towers) to Phoenix Tower International.
Advised Pandox AB on its €1.4bn recommended cash offer for Dalata Hotel Group plc, including advising on its acquisition finance facilities and on a framework agreement with Pandox’s long-term partner, Scandic Hotels Group AB, to be an operating partner for the existing Dalata portfolio from completion of the acquisition.
Advised Irish-headquartered specialist mechanical engineering company Lynskey Engineering on its sale to Dussmann.

Lawyers

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Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

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Sandie Lord
Sandie Lord
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Jenny Keenan
Jenny Keenan
Practice head

David Fitzgibbon; Darren Maher

Other key lawyers

Fergus Bolster; Susanne McMenamin; Caroline Kearns; Patrick Spicer; George Brady; Emma Doherty; Brian McCloskey; Madeline McDonnell; Sandie Lord; Rory Mullarkey; Rachael Toland-Burke; Robert Barrett; Jenny Keenan; Enda Garvey

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