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McCann FitzGerald LLP has a prestigious record in corporate and M&A transactions, with the private equity, financial institutions, renewable energy and engineering sectors continuing to drive the practice forward. It remains at the forefront of both public and private M&A; the firm advised WestRock on its headline combination with Smurfit Kappa. David Lydon is a seasoned professional in the market, with head of corporate Stephen FitzSimons, private equity specialist Ben Gaffikin, Garreth O’Brien and financial institutions M&A expert Alan Fuller, also prominent in the market. Brendan Murphy , John Neeson, Gill Lohan  and Stephen Fuller are also key partners. Ciara O’Herlihy was promoted to partner in June 2024. David Byers has retired.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Team has a pragmatic view on legal issues of international business. Advice given is closer to in-house needs rather than general observations.’

  • ‘Niall Best is straight to the point, business oriented and a practical adviser. ’

  • ‘Garreth O'Brien is the lead partner I have dealt with on all transactions. From my perspective, in what was a long engagement, his key abilities were being able to keep all parties focused on the key issues at hand each time and his knowledge of the industry specific issues were of great benefit. His availability, despite the extended nature of the transaction, was always immediate.'

  • ‘Ciara O'Herlihy really drove the matter forward with an excellent skill of coordination with multiple parties of different disciplines from different jurisdictions, having brought our deal to a speedy close.’

  • ‘Stephen Fuller is very practical and resourceful.’

  • ‘Garreth O'Brien and Grace McKnight stand out for several reasons. Firstly they explain the risks/benefits clearly and succinctly. Their experience and knowledge has been invaluable during a long process of gaining agreement across a group of people. Their preparation in advance of group meetings has been meticulous. They're also friendly and easy to work with, which is not always the case. ’

  • ‘Rory O'Malley - exceptional as the partner, never an issue.’

  • ‘Stephen Fitzsimons - very knowledgeable and gives clear advice.’

Key clients

  • Westrock
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Cordiant Digital Infrastructure
  • Bluestone Group
  • Woolpert, Inc.
  • SC Holdings I Limited
  • FNZ (Europe) DAC, Irish Progressive Services International Limited (T/A FNZ Ireland), FNZ Group
  • Link Fund Manager Solutions (Ireland) Limited
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
  • MCR Outsourcing Limited
  • Advent International, Ultra Electronics
  • Nostra Technologies
  • CDM Smith Ireland
  • MJ Flood Holdings
  • MML Capital Partners
  • Melior Equity Partners
  • Rub Edibrac Ireland Limited (T/A ATA)
  • Bord na Móna
  • Falfurrias Growth Fund I
  • Cedar Ireland Automotive

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ciara O'Herlihy
McCann FitzGerald LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Fitzsimons

Other key lawyers

David Lydon, Alan Fuller, Garreth O’Brien, Rory O’Malley, Ben Gaffikin, Gill Lohan, Stephen Fuller, Gary McSharry, Niall Best, Brendan Murphy, John Neeson, Ciara O'Herlihy, Grace McKnight