Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments

Strategic Legal Advice on Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments

Holmes advises public and private companies, investors and financial institutions on mergers, acquisitions and investments across Ireland and internationally. We deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice across the full deal lifecycle from structuring and due diligence through to completion, integration and post-transaction governance.

Working closely with boards, management teams and in-house counsel, we help clients execute complex transactions with confidence, manage regulatory and execution risk, and protect long-term value in high-pressure, time-critical deal environments.

Our M&A and Investment Expertise

We advise clients at every strategic transaction point, whether acquiring, divesting, investing, reorganising or partnering. Our experience covers the full spectrum of corporate transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (share and asset deals)

• Corporate reorganisations and restructurings

• Cross-border and international transactions

• Joint ventures and strategic alliances

• Private equity and venture capital investments

• Management buy-outs and buy-ins

• Privatisations and State-led transactions

Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including energy, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, financial services and real estate.

• Buyer and Seller Representation

We represent both buyers and sellers of private and public companies, acting for Irish corporates, international groups, private equity sponsors, institutional investors and management teams.

Our approach is pragmatic and deal-driven, combining commercial judgment with disciplined risk management to support effective negotiation, timely completion and durable outcomes.

• Investment, Fundraising and Equity Structures

In addition to transactional M&A, Holmes advises clients on equity structures and capital strategies that support growth, succession and long-term value creation. We act for:

• Private equity and venture capital sponsors

• Growth companies and founders raising capital

• Banks, lenders and alternative financiers

• Management teams participating in equity structures

Our advice covers transaction structuring, governance, shareholder arrangements and regulatory compliance, ensuring investment frameworks are robust, aligned and future-proofed.

Recent Experience

Our recent M&A and investment work includes:

• Energy & Infrastructure — Acting for Amarenco Solar on a €150m IDIA investment and advising on €12m bond financing with Cantor Fitzgerald

• Technology & Manufacturing — Advising on the sale of IT Force Limited to Unity Technologies and BGF’s multi-million-euro investment in Croom Precision Medical

• Management Buy-Outs — Guiding H&MV Engineering’s MBO backed by Novus Technical Services and advising Novus on its acquisition of MML’s stake

• International Transactions — Supporting German biotechnology and manufacturing groups on acquisitions of Irish targets

• Healthcare & Real Estate — Advising on the €8m financing of a nursing home group, the sale of Barringtons Hospital and multiple nursing home acquisitions

Integrated Support Across the Deal Lifecycle

M&A and investment transactions frequently cut across tax, employment, regulation, IP, property and finance. Holmes coordinates specialist expertise across the firm, acting as a single point of strategic legal oversight to deliver seamless, joined-up support at every stage of a transaction.

Key integrated capabilities include:

• Banking & Finance — acquisition finance, refinancing and security

• Employment — TUPE, management incentives and post-deal restructuring

• Regulatory & Competition — merger control, state aid and sector regulation

• Intellectual Property — IP diligence, licensing and technology transfers

• Real Estate — property diligence, development and investment structures

Trusted Advisors on M&A and Investments

Holmes is a trusted legal advisor on mergers, acquisitions and investments, combining deep transactional expertise with a strong understanding of commercial drivers, regulatory risk and the realities of executing deals under scrutiny from boards, investors and regulators.

Our advice is practical, responsive and focused on delivering transactions that stand up to scrutiny and support long-term growth.

If you are considering an acquisition, sale, investment or strategic transaction, speak with a member of our M&A team for a confidential discussion.