McCann FitzGerald LLP continues to handle a high volume of transactional work, including private equity investments. Real estate, engineering, life sciences, insurance, aviation, energy and pharmaceuticals are key sector strengths for the corporate and M&A team, which is equally adept at advising financial institutions on deals. Stephen FitzSimons heads the corporate practice, and David Byers and David Lydon are highly regarded practitioners in the market. Ben Gaffikin, Garreth O’Brien, Alan Fuller and Valerie Lawlor have excellent reputations in the space. Brendan Murphy, Gill Lohan, Stephen Fuller and John Neeson are emerging talents. Aidan Lawlor and Conor O'Dwyer have left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge of the sector and very responsive. Very good at laying out what is market standard and identifying where a position might be at risk.’
‘Excellent during negotiations at defining our position while outlining the position of the counterparty and moving the negotiations forward to our satisfaction.’
‘The firm has a solid corporate M&A practice.’
‘We work with Alan Fuller. Great to deal with.’
‘Complete service firm providing actionable, practical advice.'
‘A very strong team combining intellectual prowess with pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
- JP Morgan
- Centaur Group
- Jones Engineering
- ESB
- Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC
- MML Capital Partners
- ORIX Aviation Systems Limited
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Amplex AB
- AMP Capital Investors (UK) Limited
- MCR Outsourcing Limited
- Azets
- Tiger Infrastructure Partners
- McCauley Pharmacy Group
- Finance Ireland
- Penta Group / Falfurrias Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised JP Morgan on its acquisition of Cork-based Global Shares.
- Advised AIB on the purchase of Ulster Bank’s €4.2bn corporate loan book.
- Advised Pfizer on the Irish aspects of its acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gill Lohan
McCann FitzGerald LLP
Brendan Murphy
McCann FitzGerald LLP
John Neeson
McCann FitzGerald LLP
Stephen Fuller
McCann FitzGerald LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen FitzSimons