Deborah Kelly
Addleshaw GoddardAddleshaw Goddard‘s Dublin office is well versed in handling big-ticket corporate and M&A transactions. The team reports an increase in work from clients in the food sector, and continues to handle a high volume of venture capital investments involving medical devices transactions. Leisure, retail, energy, pharmaceuticals and insurance are also key sector strengths for the department. Deborah Kelly leads the corporate practice and brings extensive experience in advising on life sciences, energy and hospitality matters. John Olden, Leonora Malone and Nicola McGrath are highly regarded practitioners in the department. Lorna Osborne made partner in January 2023.
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‘Our key corporate partner is Leonora Malone who we have worked closely with for two decades on mergers and acquisitions and many other corporate matters. We greatly value Leonora's advice and counsel, no matter how big or small the issue. We are a mid-sized company that have dealt with much larger companies and we are very glad to have Leonora advising on all situations.’
‘The team lead by Leonora Malone with Lorna Osborne were personable and approachable and accessible at all times. They have the ability to discuss and develop solutions with the client with a view to achieving the best outcome for the client. Leonora is collaborative and imaginative in reaching a final outcome for the client. The practice has the ability to bring many specialisms to a project with one point of contact for the client.'
‘Leonora Malone has commitment to seeing the project through, provides practical advice and fulfils the role of trusted adviser. Lorna Osborne is also completely committed, accessible and solution driven.’
‘Garrett Miller is incredibly thorough, his breadth of experience, pragmatism, proactive approach and excellent judgement is clear. He is extremely professional and personable and has an innate understanding of the key corporate matters related to our business. He is extremely hands on and combined excellent regulatory knowledge with considered judgement as a corporate advisor. Garrett stands out in terms of professionalism and knowledge.
‘Addleshaw Goddard represent the perfect mixture of (i) expertise and technical ability; and (ii) commercial awareness. They are extremely efficient in how they carry out their work and are very approachable. ’
‘The partners I work with, Lorna Osborne and Deborah Kelly, have experience beyond their years. Their efficiency at progressing transactions whilst highlighting and solving complex issues is very impressive. They are clear and concise in their advice which is always tailored to the client's business.’
Key clients
- Marks & Spencer
- BMW Ireland
- Mercantile Group
- Q-Park
- New Look
- Applegreen PLC
- Clear Channel International
- Sonder Hospitality
- Rosderra Irish Meats
- Sky UK Limited
- Seroba Life Sciences
- Arkphire Ireland
- Vodafone
- Colas
- Johnson & Johnson
Work highlights
- Advised CNB Investments on the sale of Glanmore Foods Limited to Compass Catering Services, Ireland Limited.
- Advised the shareholders of Rose Holdings Limited on an investment from private equity group Melior Equity Partners.
- Advised Revive Active on an equity investment from the state-backed growth fund BGF.
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Deborah Kelly