Patrick Spicer
Hall of fameMatheson LLPMatheson LLP is at the forefront of cross-border transactions, particularly transatlantic deals; it advised Smurfit Kappa Group on its combination with US-based WestRock Company to form Smurfit Westrock. The firm continues to advise a high proportion of the Fortune 100 companies, many of the top global technology brands and a large number of the world’s leading asset managers. It remains noted for public M&A, private capital and financial institution deals. George Brady, Patrick Spicer, Brian McCloskey and David Fitzgibbon are at the pinnacle of the profession. Fergus Bolster, Madeline McDonnell and Susanne McMenamin are also key practitioners, along with Robert Barrett, Enda Garvey and the recently promoted Susan Carroll Chrysostomou.
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‘Matheson's expertise and attention to detail were truly exceptional. From the outset, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities involved, efficiently navigating the external landscape. What truly stood out was their responsiveness and ability to simplify the legal concepts making them easily understandable.'
‘Specific mention to George Brady and Katherine Hall in the Matheson corporate team who managed a complex transaction, not only from a technical perspective but also from a negotiation perspective, with professionalism and diligence. They showed ability to respond appropriately to any challenge thrown at thim. ’
‘Enda Garvey is a great young M&A partner’
‘The Matheson corporate team is approachable, pragmatic and knowledgeable. They have a deep understanding of our business and our corporate structure and their work is always of top quality.’
‘Gráinne Boyle exemplifies the excellence of the international business group. Gráinne always demonstrates commitment to the client with the accuracy of her commercial and practical advice, always provided in a responsive manner. She is also a pleasure to deal with and an adviser a client can always rely on.'
‘Sandie Lord was very good at coordinating the deal and engaging with us well on all the key issues. ’
‘Caroline Kearns is fantastic - legal and technical knowledge are a given but she hones in on the commercial points quickly to the benefit of her clients and colleagues. ’
‘A strong team that delivers results. Their people know their field and can engage knowledgeably on complex multi-jurisdictional matters.’
Key clients
- Advent International Corporation
- AdvancedAdvT Limited
- AIB
- AIG
- AMP Capital
- AmTrust
- An Post
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Arena Pharmaceuticals
- Astrix Technology
- Aston Lark Group Limited
- Aviva
- Axa Group
- Baader
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- Bank of Ireland
- Barclays Bank plc
- Battery Ventures
- Bauer Media Group
- BC8
- BioIq
- Birds Eye Food
- Blackbee Investments
- Blackrock
- BNY Mellon
- Booking Holdings Financial Services
- Bord na Mona
- Bregal Milestone
- BSO Group
- bOpen Innovation Holding
- CA Ventures
- Canada Life Group Services
- Carbon Crowley
- Carne Group
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Cellnex Telecom
- CGI Inc.
- Circle Internet Financial
- Citadel
- Citi
- Coinbase
- Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
- CSG Systems International
- Daily Mail/DMGT
- Dawn Capital
- Dell Technologies
- DIF CIF II
- Disney
- DMS Governance
- Dropbox
- Druggability
- Eaton Corporation plc
- Encavis AM Management
- Emerald Buyer
- Emerson Electric
- Energia Renewables
- Equilend
- Ethypharm
- FBD
- FBG Enterprises Opco
- F-Prime Capital
- Felicis Ventures
- Fexco
- Fidelity Investments
- Fiserv
- Franklin Templeton Investments
- Freemantlemedia Group
- GAM Investment Management
- Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions
- General Secure Logistics
- Genesys
- Gemini Investments
- Goldman Sachs International
- Goode Partners
- Governor and Company of Bank of Ireland
- Hanwha Energy
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Horizon Therapeutics
- ib vogt
- IFG Group
- ILHAWK (Irish Life)
- Impulse Dynamics plc
- Independent News & Media
- Insight Venture Partners
- Irish Distillers
- IQ-EQ Group
- ITBMed Group / Zelarion Group
- Itron
- Irving Oil
- John Barron Environmental
- Johnson Hana International
- JP Morgan
- Kargo Capital
- Kitman Labs
- Kohlberg & Company
- LaSalle
- Lead Edge Capital
- Left Lane Capital
- Liffey Meats
- Linnaeus
- LGT Group
- Macquarie Bank Europe
- Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6
- Majesco
- MariaDB Corporation / MariaDB
- Mcquarrie Wayward
- Memjet group
- Mercer
- Mergon Group
- Metaverse Technologies
- Monaghan Mushrooms
- Monument Life Insurance Designated Activity Company
- Munich Re
- nAperte Designated Activity Company
- Nauta Capital VC Partners
- Netwatch
- Nomad Foods
- Novo Nordisk
- Novo Holdings
- Novartis Pharma
- NTR Ireland Investments 2
- OASIS Group
- Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
- One Peak Partners
- Orpea
- Paysafe
- Planet
- Polaris Scientific (Ireland)
- ProKidney
- Ricoh
- Riverside Partners
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Rubrik
- Savvy Games Group
- Scandy Standard
- Secret Escapes
- Shutterstock
- Singapore Biotech
- Sitecore
- Skymetrix
- Smurfit Kappa Group
- Société Générale
- Sofina Foods
- Speed Fibre Group
- Spencer Stuart
- SPP Pension & Försäkring
- STAR Capital
- State Street
- STERIS
- Stripe
- Swift Spraoi Holdings
- S2G Ventures
- Taoglas
- Tapestry
- Tirlán.Co-operative Society
- Trinity Biotech
- Unicredit
- Unmind
- Utmost Group
- UtilityInnovation Group
- Valeo Foods
- Ventiga Capital Partners
- Vermillion Energy
- Vertex
- Vertiv
- Waterland Private Equity
- Waystone Group
- Weatherford International
- Weight Watchers International
- Western Union
- Willis Towers Watson
- Zoom Video Communications
Work highlights
- Advised Smurfit Kappa Group on all aspects of its combination with WestRock Company to form Smurfit Westrock.
- Advised Winthrop Technologies on the sale of a 50.7% stake to Blackstone.
- Advised Cellnex Telecom on the agreement to sell its Irish business to Phoenix Tower International.
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