With international corporate M&A and private equity being the hallmark of the firm, William Fry LLP displays an impressive roster of clients in the sector, working with some of the world’s largest corporates. Spearheaded by M&A heavyweight Ivor Banim, the London office advises on complex transactional work, regularly working in conjunction with the firm’s offices in Cork and Dublin. The firm also displays expertise in real estate, particularly in the retail and leisure sector, as well as in public sector work; the firm is often found advising the State on high-value, multijurisdictional issues. Other key figures include Brian Butterwick, rated by clients as a ‘very solid operator’, and Aisling O’Gorman, noted for her expertise in renewable energy work, and wind power in particular.
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  • 'Complete experts in Irish law coupled with responsiveness and excellent client service.'
  • 'Brian Butterwick is a very solid operator - knowledgeable, responsive and just generally easy to work with.'

Kernmandanten

  • Amgen
  • SoftBank
  • AIB
  • Tesco
  • DCC plc
  • Edwards Lifesciences plc
  • Glanbia
  • York Capital Management
  • Lazard Asset Management
  • Mayfair Equity Partners

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised UKG Inc. the United States based software-computer company on the acquisition of Immedis Limited and its subsidiaries for a reported €575 million.
  • Advised Amgen, one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, on its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc, a global biotechnology company headquartered in Dublin, for an enterprise value of $28.3 billion.
  • Advised the Irish Department of Finance on (i) the sale by the State of approximately 10% of AIB Group plc by way of two separate accelerated book built placings, raising gross proceeds of approximately €995m; and (ii) on the sale of 5% of permanentTSB by way of an accelerated book-built placing to institutional investors.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Ivor Banim

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Brian Butterwick; Lorena Dunne; Aisling O'Gorman