Corporate Advisory & Company Law
A&L Goodbody is the leading corporate practice in Ireland. We advise domestic and global corporations, individual shareholders and entrepreneurs, sponsors and lenders, investment banks, private equity providers, state and semi state entities. We have featured as the top ranking Irish advisors for corporate work by Bloomberg, Experian and Thomson Reuters for the last eight years.
We provide technical and strategic advice on issues relating to the life cycle of all types of companies and transactions, including:
- shareholder agreements
- employee and management option/incentive plans
- deal structuring and execution (for both public and private M&A transactions)
- advice on all issues relating to statutory requirements under the Companies Act 2014, including director and officer liabilities and obligations and shareholder rights
We are constantly monitoring the regulatory and legislative environments so that we can get ahead and advise our clients on impending changes. Our industry insights keep us ahead of the game.
Our corporate team is fully integrated with our specialist departments to provide a one-stop shop efficient service.
Experience
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Sichuan Development International Holding Limited
on its establishment of a joint venture leasing company with Standard Chartered Bank.
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Stripe
on its Irish law operations, across corporate, commercial contracts, employment, IP and data privacy legal requirements.
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Airbnb
on its Irish legal requirements on the establishment of its European headquarters in Ireland, including advising on a bespoke fit-for-purpose tax efficient corporate structure and subsequently various other ancillary projects and advice.
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A leading financial institution in Ireland
in relation to a JV arrangement for the digitisation of its banking and payment services together with the development and rollout of a related software platform.
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Major financial institutions and listed public companies
companies on corporate governance and regulatory codes, and proceedings before the Central Bank of Ireland.
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State Bodies and Government Departments
on the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, notably in respect of engagement with stakeholders and board effectiveness.
