Mergers & Acquisitions
Ireland
10 April 2025
Addleshaw Goddard has an established presence in both healthcare and life sciences. It is particularly noted for its regulatory and administrative expertise, representing a number of administrative bodies and regulatory bodies. The firm is also strong in IP and data protection matters in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, along with M&A transactions, employment issues and real estate deals in both the healthcare and life sciences areas. Ronan O’Neill is a senior litigator with a background in medical and medical regulatory cases. David Hackett is a key figure for IP and data protection matters, while Stephen McLoughlin is noted for fitness to practise inquiries and judicial reviews.
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Testimonials
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‘The team makes every effort to fully understand our business and priorities which is demonstrated by their focused, responsive and helpful advice.’
‘Stephen McLoughlin's experience in the field is evident from his knowledge and skill when he provides practical, measured and solution-focused advice. ’
‘The team are very responsive and provided an excellent service throughout the transaction they worked on for us.’
Key clients
- Health Products Regulatory Authority
- Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
- Johnson & Johnson
- Medisec Ireland
- DABL
- St John Ambulance Ireland
- Connemara Biomedical Holdings
- Seroba Life Sciences
Work highlights
Advised Johnson & Johnson on a range of trade mark issues.
Acted for the HPRA in a number of cases involving individuals who allegedly suffered personal injuries as a result of taking the Pandemrix vaccine.
Advised Bartra Healthcare on the sale and leaseback of a portfolio of nursing homes.
Lawyers
Practice head
Ronan O’Neill
Other key lawyers
Stephen McLoughlin; David Hackett