Ogier has a thriving corporate and M&A practice, which is noted for its experience in mid-market deals, and has also been instructed in high-value cross-border transactions. Technology, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, construction and maritime are key sectors for the firm; in a recent highlight, the team acted as Irish counsel in Chiesi Farmaceutici’s $1.48bn acquisition of Irish biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma. Private equity and venture capital deals are also key drivers of work for the group. Dominic Conlon heads up the practice. Edon Byrnes continues to be recognised for his corporate law expertise. The team was further enhanced by the arrival of Oisin McLoughlin from Pinsent Masons LLP in 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team is pragmatic in its approach and interacts well with clients and with other parties involved in cases. They bring a large firm quality and standard of advice and approach in the context of a smaller size practice.'
‘I would mention partner Dominic Conlon and associate Aaron Kelly. Dominic is clearly very experienced. He is also very intelligent and articulate. He is personable but can easily hold his own if others are being difficult. Very client focussed. An excellent lawyer. Aaron has an excellent manner. Personable and polite, he works issues out well and interacts well with others. Hard working and calm, he will make a good partner.’
‘A very commercial approach to transactional work with a very much committed team effort to get the deal done without undue delay and fuss. Very updated technology and backup systems. Full visibility in respect of billings. Very much a modern approach from a modern law firm.’
‘Dominic is a technically able lawyer, very hands-on, and just like many of his colleagues, very much 'committed to solve' individual problems rather than create them.’
‘Good client attention across the board including from senior members of team. Open to discussions on billing and flexibility where ongoing relationships are being built.'
Key clients
- Chiesi Farmaceutici (instructed by Dechert LLP)
- Oblivious Software Limited
- PressUp Hospitality Group
- Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Limited
- APEM Group Limited
- Cobblestones Brands Limited
- Cantor Fitzgerald
- BES Management DAC
Work highlights
- Acted as Irish counsel on Chiesi Farmaceutici's $1.48bn acquisition of Ireland-based commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma.
- Advised Thorntons on its purchase of 'The City Bin Company'.
- Advised Oblivious Software on the Irish law aspects of a seed round investment in the company by lead investor Cavalry Ventures.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dominic Conlon