Myra Garrett recognized as top M&A lawyer in Ireland

Myra Garrett SC, a partner at William Fry, has been awarded the prestigious title of Ireland’s leading M&A lawyer of the year at the IFLR Women in Business Law Awards 2025 in London. This recognition is a testament to her exceptional leadership qualities and lasting impact on the Irish M&A arena. With a diverse practice focusing on public and private M&A, IPOs, capital markets, and corporate governance, Ms. Garrett has spearheaded numerous significant and intricate transactions within the market. These range from overseeing the sale of Beacon Hospital to Macquarie Asset Management, the biggest healthcare deal in Ireland in 2024, to advising Harvey Performance Company LLC in its acquisition of ATA Group. She also played a pivotal role in Amgen’s US$28.3 billion purchase of Horizon Therapeutics, the most prominent global pharma deal in 2023. Emphasizing her influence beyond national boundaries, Ms. Garrett serves as the vice co-chair of the International Bar Association’s Rule of Law Forum and previously held the position of chair of the IBA’s section on public and professional interest. Through these engagements, she has actively supported various initiatives geared towards promoting the rule of law, developing leadership programs for law firms, and evaluating the impact of AI on legal practice. In October 2024, Ms. Garrett received the prestigious patents of precedence, attaining the title of senior counsel, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the legal field in both Ireland and internationally. Expressing her gratitude for the award, Ms. Garrett stated, “It is an honor to be included among such an inspiring group of women. I owe this acknowledgement to the remarkable clients and colleagues I have had the privilege to work with throughout my career.” Stephen Keogh, the managing partner at William Fry, commended Ms. Garrett, stating, “This award is a well-deserved tribute to Myra’s outstanding career and her significant impact on the M&A landscape in Ireland. Her leadership, integrity, and strategic insights have been instrumental in shaping many of the major deals in the Irish market over the years. This accolade is a fitting tribute to a true expert in M&A law.”