Maples Group is prominent in transactions by private equity and institutional investors, notably across the growth capital, buyouts and secondary sales range; it has worked on some of the largest private equity deals of recent years involving Irish assets and is a burgeoning force in venture capital investments. The strong Dublin team is adept at leveraging the firm’s global expertise and resources in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional deals. Colm Rafferty is a leading practitioner in the market, with Morgan Pierse and Jordan O’Brien also emerging talents in the market. William Darmody has left the firm.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Colm Rafferty
Other key lawyers
Morgan Pierse; Jordan O’Brien; James Reidy; Conor Cawley; Grace Connolly Gusmões