Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Legal Advice

Holmes advises corporates, founders, investors and financial institutions on corporate finance transactions across Ireland and internationally. We deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice on equity investments, private equity transactions and complex corporate financings, helping clients raise capital, execute transactions and create long-term value.

Working closely with boards, management teams and investment stakeholders, we support clients throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from early-stage funding and growth capital through to restructuring, exits and strategic acquisitions.

Our Corporate Finance Expertise

Our corporate finance team provides tailored legal support across a wide range of investment and financing transactions, including:

Equity & Venture Capital Investments

• Structuring and executing equity investments from early-stage and growth funding rounds through to late-stage and institutional investment, aligned with investor objectives and governance requirements.

Private Equity, MBOs & MBIs

• Advising on management buy-outs and buy-ins, leveraged finance structures, shareholder arrangements and complex stakeholder negotiations.

Acquisitions & Joint Ventures

• Leading corporate acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures, delivering comprehensive due diligence, transaction structuring and documentation.

Fund Formation & Fundraising

• Structuring private equity and venture capital funds, drafting fund documentation and advising on capital-raising processes for investment vehicles.

Corporate Restructuring

• Advising on corporate reorganisations, spin-offs, asset transfers and group restructurings to optimise structures, manage risk and support strategic objectives.

Exits & Secondary Transactions

• Supporting trade sales, secondary exits, share buy-backs and IPO preparations to maximise value and deliver efficient outcomes for shareholders.

Why Choose Holmes for Corporate Finance

Clients choose Holmes for our ability to combine technical corporate finance expertise with a strong understanding of investor dynamics and regulatory requirements.

• Sector leadership — Proven track record advising on significant equity and private equity transactions

• Investor-ready approach — Deep understanding of venture capital and private equity deal structures

• Regulatory expertise — Fluent in Irish and EU corporate, securities and compliance frameworks

• Client partnership — Pragmatic, commercially focused advice delivered at every stage of the transaction

 Recent Experience

Our recent corporate finance work includes:

• Advising Aspire Systems International Pte Limited on its cross-border acquisition of the Blue Wave Technology Group

• Acting for Amarenco Solar Limited on multiple investments exceeding €500 million

• Advising the founder shareholders of Qudra Environmental Limited (trading as Meehan Green) on the sale of the business to KEO International, a Dubai-based engineering and design group

• Advising Glanua Group on the acquisition of two companies in 2024

• Advising on compliance with Screening of Third Countries legislation in investment transactions

Integrated Support for Corporate Finance Transactions

Corporate finance transactions frequently cut across banking, regulation, governance, property and restructuring. Holmes coordinates specialist expertise across the firm to deliver seamless, integrated support that keeps transactions efficient, compliant and value-driven.

We regularly work alongside our teams in Banking & Finance, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Restructuring & Insolvency, Commercial Contracts and Real Estate to support complex investment and financing strategies.

Trusted Corporate Finance Advisors

Holmes is a trusted legal advisor on corporate finance matters, combining deep transactional expertise with a practical understanding of investor expectations, regulatory scrutiny and commercial risk.

If you are raising capital, pursuing an acquisition or planning an exit, speak with a member of our Corporate Finance team for a confidential discussion.