Ireland’s pre-eminent Corporate Group with a depth of expertise which enables us to advise on the most complex domestic and international commercial transactions
Overview
McCann FitzGerald has extensive experience in advising on corporate and commercial transactions, often with a cross-border element. We have advised on many of the major corporate transactions in Ireland, including some of the most complex and innovative M&A transactions and equity offerings.
Expertise
We advise on the full range of corporate transactions and arrangements, including restructurings, corporate reorganisations, demergers and related issues, schemes of arrangement, capital reductions and share buy-backs, joint ventures and strategic alliances, commercial contracts / arrangements (including outsourcing) and corporate governance.
We have extensive expertise in complex domestic and international M&A transactions, and have a proven track record of a response-driven, innovative approach to such transactions.
Within the Group our lawyers bring specific experience from a wide range of industry sectors, including energy, telecommunications, technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and the public sector. These industry specialisms are supplemented with expertise in dedicated practice areas such as competition and regulation, pensions, employment, data protection and freedom of information.
Directory Comments
That the firm offers the highest quality advice is undisputed. Similarly, the firm elicits praise from clients who agree the firm has the talent to deal with the most significant mandates: "…the lawyers there are very focussed. They have a very collegiate style. I have a very high regard and highly recommend them as a law firm," International Financial Law Review, 2012
"This firm's corporate group has been heavily involved in restructuring work. It has also maintained a steady stream of high-value M&A work, despite market lethargy. 'It really understands the complexities of the client's business'". Chambers, 2011
"McCann FitzGerald, a cornerstone of the Irish M&A market for so long, is praised by clients for its 'commercial approach' and 'top-drawer bench of talent'". The Legal 500, 2011
"Top-notch legal support". "The lawyers are extremely practical, and that is a great strength; no time is wasted on purely academic points, and they get straight to the heart of the matter." Chambers, 2010
"For corporate finance work, McCann FitzGerald is your firm". The Legal 500, 2010
"top-notch responsiveness and excellent technical knowledge..." an excellent M&A record over the past year". "The lawyers are personable, which is important." Chambers, 2009