Mergermarket Reports Arthur Cox as Top Legal Adviser in Ireland for Deal Count and…

Arthur Cox has secured the top spot as the most prominent legal adviser in Ireland for M&A transactions in the first half of 2025. They have achieved this recognition by leading both in terms of deal count and deal value, having provided legal advice on 26 announced deals totaling over $13 billion.

The firm’s success can be attributed to its unwavering commitment to offering top-notch strategic advisory services to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from local to international players across various critical sectors such as energy, technology, infrastructure, industrials, food and agriculture, life sciences, financial services, and real estate.

During the past six months, Arthur Cox has been at the forefront of various high-profile and intricate dealings. Some of these notable transactions include facilitating the sale of the Greenlink undersea electricity interconnector cable for Partners Group and Greenlink, aiding Leeds Equity Partners in acquiring Learnosity, and assisting Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory in acquiring Brightflag for around €452 million. Additionally, they advised Goldman Sachs as an investor in Tines, the Dublin-based software company, in its $125 million Series C funding round.

Other significant transactions that the legal advisory team at Arthur Cox managed include working with James Hardie Industries plc for its $8.4 billion acquisition of The AZEK Company Inc., supporting Investindustrial in acquiring DCC plc’s healthcare division for a total enterprise value of £1,050 billion, and guiding Greencore Group plc in its recommended acquisition of Bakkavor Group plc worth approximately £1.2 billion. These are just a few among the many lucrative deals the firm has overseen, emphasizing its dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes for its clients across critical sectors.

Cian McCourt, the Partner and Head of Corporate and M&A Group at Arthur Cox, expressed his pride in the firm’s achievement, stating, “We are proud to be recognized once again as the leading M&A legal advisor in Ireland by both deal volume and value.” Despite initial caution due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the Irish M&A market has displayed remarkable adaptability and resilience. A consistent uptick in activity driven by strategic acquisitions, private equity momentum, and a focus on value generation has been observed, underscoring the robust nature and future prospects of the market.

The firm’s consistent success is credited to its strong client relations and the dedicated team’s commitment to excellence in handling complex, high-value transactions across different jurisdictions. Looking ahead, Arthur Cox remains optimistic about the market’s outlook for the remainder of the year, signaling a positive trend for continued domestic and international investments in Ireland’s dynamic M&A landscape.