In 2024, our Ireland team advised on some of the highest profile transactions in the Irish market.
We saw strong growth in our banking and finance, corporate, disputes, IP, data, real estate, patents and tax capabilities, reflecting our commitment to being the law firm of choice in our key industries: technology, life sciences, healthcare and real estate.
Highlight deals for 2024 include:
Banking and Finance
Advised ING Bank N.V. as lender in connection with a €55 million facility to an ICAV managed by Irish Life. The facility was used to refinance existing facilities in respect of Fernbank PRS, a residential development in a prime location in South Dublin.
Corporate/M&A
Advised Mail Metrics, a specialist in outsourced customer communications, on its leveraged acquisition of Adare SEC; simultaneously advised on the equity investment by MML and debt fundraising from AIB and Bank of Ireland.
Advised Sherweb, a leading global cloud solutions provider, on its acquisition of MicroWarehouse, a prominent player in the Irish cloud technology market.
Advised RIP.ie, Ireland’s leading online platform for death notices, on its sale to The Irish Times Group.
Advised the management team of Kyte Powertech, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformer solutions, on its sale to R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure products headquartered in Switzerland.
Advised the shareholders of ATC, the renowned brand in energy efficiency, heating and related automated solutions headquartered in Dublin, on LED Group's acquisition of ATC. LED Group is a leading platform for energy transition solutions backed by Oaktree Capital Management.
Advised activist investor, Engine Capital, on its agreement with drinks company C&C.
Real Estate and Real Estate Finance
Advised Corum Origin, a French real estate investment fund, on its acquisition of Mahon Retail Park from IPUT (Irish Times top 10 commercial property deal 2024).
Advised global investment firm, Investcorp, on the acquisition and financing by Capitalflow, of two retail parks from US investment group, Davidson Kempner.
Advised leading Irish investment and development partner, Elkstone (through its investment vehicle Geminiville Limited) on the sale of development lands in Barna just outside Galway.
Advised a number of global real estate investment managers on several deals including:
- a €100 million refinancing of a landmark development in a prime South Dublin location
- a €100+ million refinancing of a landmark mixed-use development in Dublin city centre
- an €80+ million financing of a logistics park in Dublin
- a Dublin city centre landmark hotel refinancing.
Advised on lease or sale and leaseback agreements for various clients, including Corum (in relation to the lease of office space at George's Quay House to Personio) and Appeals Centre Europe (in relation to the lease of new office space from Kennedy Wilson).
Adam Griffiths, Partner and Head of the Dublin office, said: "As reflected by this selection of high-profile transactions, we have deep expertise in the management and execution of material domestic and cross-border deals. We look forward to an exciting year ahead, working closely with our clients to help them achieve their goals."
