Capital markets

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP‘s extensive public company client base provides it with the basis for a thriving ECM practice, while its reputation in the space consistently leads to headline instructions; it advised the Department of Finance on the design and execution of a pre-arranged trading plan for the sale of the state’s shareholding in AIB Group. The team has particular expertise in the real estate, financial services and technology sectors. The firm also boasts a solid DCM and structured finance practice. Mark Talbot and Myra Garrett are top names in the ECM field, with David Maughan standing out in the DCM sector.

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Key clients

Ardagh Group
DCC
Uniphar
FINEOS Corporation Holdings
J & E Davy
The Irish Department of Finance
Mincon Group
Smurfit WestRock
RBC Capital Markets
Amgen
Irish Residential Properties REIT
Conroy Gold and Natural Resources
Jefferies International
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co
Credit Suisse
Goodbody Stockbrokers
Shard Capital Partners
BlackRock
Pollen Street Capital
TowerBrook
BNP Paribas
Credit Suisse
Allianz Global Investors
IAG

Work highlights

Advised the Department of Finance on the sell-down of the state's shareholding in AIB, including on two accelerated book-built placings yielding proceeds of €1.1bn.
Acted for Smurfit Kappa Group on its combination with WestRock Company to create Smurfit Westrock.
Advised DCC Group Finance (Ireland) on the establishment of a €3bn bmedium-term note programme and the issue of €500m 4.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2031.

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