Flynn O'Driscoll is very much part of the Ireland M&A and private equity fabric, advising start-ups through to growth companies, large businesses and financial sponsors. In recent times, the firm has advised on a series of significant transactions, including deals for Waterland Private Equity, advising AirNostrum on its joint venture with CityJet, and representing ETL Global in two significant acquisitions in Ireland. Founding partner Alan O’Driscoll has a fine record in venture capital financings and M&A in the technology, healthcare, and food sectors. David Ryan splits his time between the Dublin and Galway offices, playing a key role in extending the firm’s practice in M&A and venture capital. Gavin Lawlor and Mark Roberts are also prominent partners.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has a reputation of punching above it's weight in terms of the type and size of transaction. There is a wide range of experience across legal issues and industries. The team is consistently practical and commercial in its advice.’
‘Alan O'Driscoll has been a long time adviser to our business he has a broad range of experience and is a trusted advisor to the business. Laura Melody Moran brings a wealth of experience to the practice, she has advised on a number of transactions and her practical and expert advice is invaluable in delivering projects for our business.’
‘Flynn O'Driscoll is a full service firm with a strong orientation to a SME client base, including entrepreneurial ventures and start-ups. This focus has suited our company very well, and we have been well served by the firm across many subject areas since our company's inception more than ten years ago. We are happy to be a client of Flynn O'Driscoll.’
‘Entrepreneurial can do attitude.’
‘Exceptionally commercial in their approach. Make an effort to understand the underlying operations of the businesses we acquire and tailor their advice accordingly.'
‘David Ryan: exceptionally commercial and a creative problem-solver in finding and implementing practical solutions that meet all parties' needs. Paddy Jordan: well structured, organised, commercial and solution-focused.’
‘Commercial, pragmatic and cost effective.’
‘David Ryan and team are very commercial and pragmatic’
Key clients
- Waterland Private Equity
- Rainmaker Business Technologies
- Kegra Limited T/A Finance Solutions
- WTech Fire Group Limited
- ETL Global
- Unity Technologies
- Pharmed Holdings
- Bissegem Unlimited Company
- Air Nostrum
- Carducci Holdings (City Bin)
- Tazbell Services Group
- Definitive Solutions
- Marama Labs
- Pinergy
Work highlights
- Advised Air Nostrum on its joint venture with Cityjet into The Strategic Alliance of Regional Airlines (SARA) to create Europe’s largest regional aviation platform.
- Acted for MHA on its merger with Robert Nathans.
- Advised Intact on raising €17m from AIB through a partnership with Goodbody Capital Partners.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alan O’Driscoll, David Ryan, Gavin Lawlor, Mark Roberts