Colm Rafferty
Maples GroupMaples Group has an established track record in handling cross-border M&A and corporate transactions involving private equity and institutional investors. The Dublin office has seen an increase in venture capital investment matters, and is well known for advising on big-ticket private equity deals. Practice head Colm Rafferty is a highly regarded partner, with an excellent reputation for advising on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. Morgan Pierse is an emerging talent, with particular strength in acting on financial services and technology deals, and recently promoted partner Jordan O’Brien is a name to note. Of counsel William Darmody is singled out for his contributions.
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‘Colm Rafferty and Morgan Pierse are two standout names.'
‘Proactive, client focused and always available. The team have developed a cutting edge locally in terms of their ability to focus on the important issues early to ensure the client is aware of the weak points of the transaction. ’
‘Colm Rafferty: Always direct and client focused. Will find a way to bridge any gap in expectations as necessary, but ensures that clients are fully informed throughout the transaction.'
‘Jordan O'Brien is an excellent lawyer technically and commercially. He has an ability to explain the most technical points in simple terms enabling you to make decisions on complex legal points. He is also a pleasure to deal with and extremely responsive. Emma Sheehy is an extremely talented lawyer. She has super attention to detail, is well versed on complex corporate issues and is very responsive. She is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Colm Rafferty - good leader. Jordon O'Brien- responsive and helpful. Morgan Pierse - excellent support.’
‘We primarily work with Colm Rafferty and he is simply one of the best corporate lawyers in Ireland. He understands the needs of tech companies raising money to a very high degree and he is unrivalled by the competition. He is a truly exceptional advisor and you always know you're in very safe hands with his advice.'
‘Extremely commercial, practical and focus on the key points in a deal. Very personable and able to get a deal done when inevitable obstacles pop up.’
‘The team is highly skilled in many different areas of the law. They work together very well and guide you to the right person to fit your needs.'
Key clients
- AIB
- Alpha Wireless Ltd
- AMCS Group
- Amedeo
- Apollo
- Avolon
- Beats Medical
- BGF Investments LP
- Bounce Insights
- Brightflag
- Buymie Technologies Ltd
- BVI Medical
- Cantor Fitzgerald
- Cardinal Capital Group
- CityJet
- CitySwift
- Clearlake Capital
- CME Drilling
- Code Institute
- Conjura Ltd
- Demeter & Co.
- Elio Networks
- Empeal
- ET Fuels
- Euroforest
- Fairstone Group
- Fifty-Three Six Media
- FLYEfit
- Fortress Investment Group LLC
- Francisco Partners Management LLC
- Fundrecs
- Furious Horizon
- Global Consolidated Aesthetics
- Global Gap Year Student Services Ltd
- Great Point Partners
- Gym Plus Coffee Ltd
- Harkness Screens
- Health XL
- Heitman International LLC
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- iFeel Technology Solutions
- LastPass Ireland
- LearnUpon
- Marathon Asset Management
- MBK Partners
- Meili Travel Technology
- Merative
- Mercuria Energy Group
- MML Growth Capital Partners
- Molten Ventures
- Mortgage Horizons Ltd. (T/A Doddl)
- MyWallStreet
- Nearform
- Nektr Technologies
- Neueda Technologies
- NewsWhip
- Northwell Health
- Oaktree / Lioncor
- One Identify Software
- Outmin
- PatientMpower
- Payemoji
- PMD Solutions
- Prodigy Learning
- Publicis Groupe Holdings BV
- Quest Software
- Real World Analytics
- Roomex
- Sanlam
- Scopely, inc
- Sky Aviation Leasing
- SportCaller
- Spotlight Oral Care
- ST Engineering
- SteriPack Group
- Susquehanna Growth Equity
- Synova Capital
- TA Associates
- Taoglas
- Teamwork
- Tech Mahindra
- Tristan Capital Partners LLP
- UnitedHealth Group
- Upland
- Urban Volt
- US CourtScript Holdings, Inc. (eScribers)
- Vela Games
- Vista Equity Partners
- Waterfall Asset Management
- Wayflyer Ltd
- Wychwood Capital Partners
- Zyte
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to Taoglas on its acquisition by Graham Partners.
- Advised Cardinal Capital Group on its investment in Uform.
- Acted as lead counsel to Roomex on its acquisition by FLEETCOR Technologies.
Lawyers
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.
Morgan Pierse
Maples Group
Jordan O’Brien
Maples GroupPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colm Rafferty