Dentons Ireland LLP acts on the entire scope of corporate and M&A mandates and is regularly turned to by clients in the infrastructure, tech, energy, real estate, hospitality, private equity, telecoms and asset management spaces. The group is jointly spearheaded by Shane O’Donnell, who is a highly experienced corporate practitioner who is well versed in handling domestic and international mandates, alongside Eavan Saunders, who leverages deep experience in cross-border M&A deals. Garrett Hayes is a key contact for private equity sponsors, management teams and portfolio companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great teamwork across different levels of the organisation. Responses were always prompt. Shane's leadership of the team and the process was very effective. The Denton's team engaged really well with the Corporate Finance and Tax advisers.’
- ‘Responsiveness was very good. All remained calm and constructive as the process evolved. Shane as leader was brilliant. Nick Houldsworth followed through with all the "paper" & couldn't have been more helpful.’
Key clients
- Infrabridge Investors (UK) Limited
- IBI Corporate Finance
- Corlytics Limited
- Ara Partners
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- ACT Venture Capital
- NJJ
- LC Financial Holdings
- Ekco Cloud Holdings DAC
- Westerwood (WG) Global Limited
Work highlights
Advised Corltyics Limited on a majority investment by Verdane Capital.
Advised LCFH on its acquisition of BCM.
Advised Nettle Bidco Limited on its acquisition of Harvest Bidco Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Shane O'Donnell; Eavan Saunders
Other key lawyers
Garrett Hayes; Nick Houldsworth