Advising in M&A
At Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, we have a long track record of advising in M&A transactions across a wide range of industry sectors domestically and internationally. We are recognised as one of the leading Irish M&A practices and have considerable experience advising on cross border transactions.
Our highly regarded corporate lawyers are experienced in all aspects of the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, representing buyers, sellers and private equity providers. We understand corporate transactions from every angle. Our ability to draw on specialist lawyers in other practice areas means we can deliver the highest standard of legal services in an efficient, user-friendly and responsive manner. We offer legal and business insight and focus on getting the deal done.
Our team has comprehensive knowledge covering public and private deals, joint ventures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, auction sales, distressed sales, public to private transactions, management buy-outs, management buy-ins and transactions involving foreign purchasers.
A selection of some of the recent deals we have been involved in are below:
- Acted for JSC Properties Limited in the sale of Jervis Shopping Centre.
- Acted for Dussmann Holdings Limited, a large German conglomerate, in the acquisition of Lynskey Engineering Holdings Limited.
- Acted for the shareholders of Progress Systems Limited on the investment in Progress Systems by Melior Equity Partners.
- Acted for MVM Partners LLP and Sofinnova Partners SAS in relation to a €62,500,000 Series C fundraising in Neurent Medical Limited.
- Assisted Boston-based Schooner Capital on Irish law matters in connection with its participation in the USD$50,000,000 series B round of Manna Air Delivery.
- Advised Renatus Capital Partners on their investment partnership with SAP Landscapes, Ireland’s leading commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance company.
- Acted in the sale of Booth Precast Concrete Limited to Breedon Group plc.
- Acted for the shareholders in the sale of Ash Technologies Limited.
- Acted for the shareholders of Nualight Limited in the sale of the company to Fulham.
- Acted for PrioThera Limited in relation to its €36,000,000 series B investment fundraising to advance the development of mocravimod, a drug taken orally that activates cell receptors to trigger part of the body’s immune response against myeloid leukaemia.
- Acted for Beyond Now, a fast-growing AI based ecosystem orchestration and digital platform provider, in a transaction involving a majority investment from Bregal Milestone, a leading European software private equity firm.
The team’s work continues to be recognised by leading legal directories, with Byrne Wallace Shields LLP ranked by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2026, and Legal 500 EMEA 202 for the strength of its Corporate/M&A practice and international capabilities.
“Byrne Wallace Shields has a very commercially focused team that wants to get the best result for the client.” – Chambers Global and Europe 2026
“On cross-border matters, they put together a large team that is well coordinated.” – Chambers Global 2026
“The firm has in-depth knowledge, strong negotiation skills and efficient response times.” – Chambers Global 2026
For details, visit our website:
- M&A – https://byrnewallaceshields.com/services/practice-areas/mergers-acquisitions-ma.html
- Venture Capital and Private Equity – https://byrnewallaceshields.com/services/practice-areas/venture-capital-and-private-equity.html
- Corporate – https://byrnewallaceshields.com/services/practice-areas/corporate.html