LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘ corporate and M&A practice has been kept busy handling a steady workflow of instructions from clients in the technology, energy, healthcare and financial services sectors. Firm managing partner and M&A and private equity expert Richard Curran heads up the department, which continues to advise on private equity and venture capital deals. Jennifer McGuire leads the M&A group, and consultant Gerry Halpenny has extensive experience in advising on cross-border M&A matters.
Testimonials
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‘Sound and practical advice and a speedy response to queries.’
‘I find the team at LK Shields to be practical providing workable businesslike solutions rather than theoretical potential outcomes.’
‘The team are very dynamic and very commercially astute.’
‘Jenny McGuire and Gerry Halpenny have been excellent in all matters.'
‘LK Shields is commercially focused and their partners and associates are responsive and accessible. They are innovative in their approach to finding practical solutions for clients. They communicate to the client in clear concise language and provide an efficient service.'
‘I have worked closely with Jennifer McGuire on a number of different projects. She is also my main point of contact for referring clients to LK Shields. Where a query arises that is not within her remit she recommends a suitable partner for us to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. She is also extremely responsive and available to take a call when the need arises to provide guidance and advice. Emmet Scully is very responsive and accessible.'
‘Strong practice, very commercial and pragmatic. Able to balance need for legal excellence with adaptation for deal size and specificities.’
‘Jennifer McGuire is easy to deal with and interested in our business and what we value in terms of advice. Jennifer McGuire is a stand out and a great asset to the firm. She has consistently provided us with a high level of service for a number of years.'
Key clients
- Aspire Technologies
- StepStone Group
- Brink’s
- Causeway Capital Partners
- Culligan Water
- Elkstone
- Kajima
- Keurig Dr Pepper
- Reach Plc
- Veolia
Work highlights
- Acted for the vendors of Walco Foods on the sale of the the company to Neste.
- Assisted Culligan Group with several transactions, including advising Glenpatrick Natural Water Coolers in the purchase of the entire issued share capital of CWS Water Solutions.
- Acted for the Erisbeg Group on several acquisitions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Curran, Jennifer McGuire