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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Testimonials
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‘Jordan O'Brien and Conor Cawley are an exceptional team. We have worked with Maples over a number of years and continue to go back to them as the level of advice and service is outstanding.'’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and has deep expertise in their area of practice. They never say no, they always find a solution to a challenge that may crop up. ’
‘The individuals we worked with were all very prompt, proactive and responsive. They were also patient to answer all of our questions.
- 'Jordan O'Brien and Grace Connolly Gusmões were trustworthy, credible and confident - they supported us every step of the way.'
‘Morgan Pierse and James Reidy are at times available and supportive throughout workstreams which has been critically important on a number of challenging assignments.’
‘People - depth in team. Access to all capabilities from across wider firm’
‘Commitment to getting a job done. Availability - always at the end of the phone .Jordan O'Brien and Colm Rafferty, in particular.’
‘Jordan O'Brien - strong technical capabilities, very detailed oriented, client focused.’
Key clients
- AIB
- Alpha Wireless
- AMCS Group
- Amedeo
- Apollo
- Arena Investors
- Autonifai
- Avolon
- Beats Medical
- BGF Investments
Work highlights
- Advised AMCS Group on its majority sale to EQT Private Equity.
- Advised CityJet on its merger with Air Nostrum.
- Advised Coinbase on its equity investment in Circle Internet Financial.
Lawyers
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