Taylor Wessing Ireland marks continued strategic success, advising on multiple high-profile transactions during 2024

The Dublin office of global law firm Taylor Wessing has advised on multiple high-profile deals in 2024, cementing its position as a leading law firm in Ireland for complex domestic and cross-border transactionalwork. Taylor Wessing Ireland was instrumental in delivering deals such as RIP.ie’s sale to the Irish Times Group, Sherweb’s acquisition of MicroWarehouse, and the acquisition of Mahon Retail Park.

These market-leading transactions are a testament to the global law firm’s commitment to expanding its Irish operations, while showcasing the depth of its legal expertise. The firm experienced strong growth in its banking and finance, corporate, disputes, IP, data, real estate, patents and tax capabilities, while solidifying its status as a pre-eminent law firm in its key sectors of technology, life sciences, healthcare and real estate.

Highlight transactions on which Taylor Wessing Ireland advised include:

Banking and Finance

Global financial institution, ING Bank N.V’s €55 million facility loan to an investment fund managed by Ireland’s largest life insurance and pensions provider, Irish Life. The loan was used to refinance existing facilities in respect of Fernbank PRS, a residential development located in South Dublin.

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions

Ireland’s leading online platform for death notices, RIP.ie, on its sale to the Irish Times Group.

Leading global cloud solutions provider, Sherweb, on its acquisition of MicroWarehouse, a prominent player in the Irish cloud technology market.

Customer communications technology provider serving financial and regulation industries Mail Metrics, on its acquisition of Adare SEC and a simultaneous equity investment by MML and debt financing by AIB and Bank of Ireland.

The management team of Kyte Powertech, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformer solutions, on its sale to R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure products headquartered in Switzerland.

Activist investor, Engine Capital, on its agreement with drinks company C&C.

ATC, a leading energy efficiency, heating and related automated solutions business headquartered in Dublin, on LED Group’s acquisition of the company (subject to CCPC approval). LED Group is a leading platform for energy transition solutions backed by Oaktree Capital Management.

Real Estate and Real Estate Finance

French real estate investment fund, Corum Origin, on its €50 million acquisition of Mahon Retail Park from Ireland’s leading commercial property company, IPUT.

A number of global real estate investment managers on several deals including: a €100 million refinancing of a landmark development in a prime South Dublin location; a €100+ million refinancing of a landmark mixed-use development in Dublin city centre; an €80+ million financing of a logistics park in Dublin; and a Dublin city centre landmark hotel refinancing.

Leading Irish investment and development partner, Elkstone through its investment fund, Geminiville Limited, on the sale of its development lands in Barna, on the outskirts of Galway.

Global investment firm, Investcorp, on  the acquisition and financing by Capital flow, of two retail parks from US investment group, Davidson Kempner.

Advised on lease or sale and leaseback agreements for various clients, including Corum (in relation to the lease of office space at George’s Quay House to Personio) and Appeals Centre Europe (in relation to the lease of new office space from Kennedy Wilson).

Commenting on the extent of Taylor Wessing Ireland’s activity throughout 2024, Adam Griffiths, Partner and Head of the Dublin office said: “2024 has been a year of significant growth for Taylor Wessing Ireland. I want to take a moment to congratulate our clients on a successful year and the key milestones they have achieved. As we look to 2025, Taylor Wessing Ireland remains committed to supporting our clients in their future ventures, leveraging the expertise of our partners to help them prosper and grow.”

Founded and led by Adam Griffiths, Taylor Wessing Ireland has grown rapidly in four years, attracting first-class legal talent, while quickly establishing itself as a disruptive presence. In response to increasing client demand across all practice areas, the firm has built a broad offering including corporate, banking, real estate, technology, IP, data privacy, disputes, patents and tax.

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