Corporate
At Hayes solicitors, our corporate team led by Ken Casey has extensive experience across a wide range of transactional and advisory work. We are trusted business advisers to a diverse client base, including leading Irish and multinational businesses, private equity, fast-growing businesses, public sector entities, financial institutions and charities..
Our full range of corporate legal services encompasses mergers and acquisitions, disposals, fundraisings, transactional support, corporate re-organisations and business transfers, outsourcing and restructurings, joint ventures, partnerships, shareholder agreements, regulatory advice, company formations and related company secretarial support, corporate governance and a broad range of corporate law advisory matters.
Our corporate restructuring work includes advising groups on business transfers and divestments, domestic and cross-border mergers, redomiciliations, group reorganisations and outsourcing arrangements. This can include advice on establishing an Irish presence, increasing or decreasing Irish-based workforce and reassigning roles and responsibilities.
We adopt a long-term approach to client advisory work as trusted advisers to you. Our senior lawyers are available to deliver expert legal advice with a focus on strategic, pragmatic advice tailored to the needs of your business.
Services
Our services include:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals
- Due diligence and legal risk assessment
- Competitive sale processes
- Joint Ventures and Shareholder Arrangements
- Joint venture arrangements and partnerships
- Shareholder agreements
- Advice to minority holders
- Exit strategies and dispute resolution
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Corporate advice to PE firms and family offices
- Growth equity and venture debt investments
- Management buyouts and buy-ins
- Portfolio sales and acquisitions
- Corporate Governance and Advisory
- Advice to boards and shareholders
- Compliance with governance codes and policies
- Employee share participation
- Advice on company law, partnership law and other business structures
- Corporate Reorganisations
- Group reorganisations and outsourcing arrangements
- Cross-border and domestic mergers, spin-outs and migrations/conversions
- Solvent and insolvent restructuring
- Schemes of arrangement
- International Establishment
- Establishment in Ireland
- Corporate immigration advice
- Foreign direct investment and inward investment advice
- Supporting multinational groups in Ireland
What clients say: Corporate
'David Phelan is very good with clients and does a lot of interesting media work'
'Ken Casey is a pleasure to deal with, well rounded, extremely experienced and knowledgeable.'
'He is great to work with, very responsive and resourceful.'
'When Ken speaks, everyone listens. We know we are in safe hands.'
'Ken provides excellent service and relatable advice.'
'Ken is very knowledgeable and solution-oriented.'
‘Hayes are a firm, which is big enough to have a broad base of experienced lawyers, but small enough to be readily available and hands-on when it comes to commercial issues. They don't just outline problems, but come up with solutions and advice - which other firms can often avoid.’
‘Very capable team, with strong corporate knowledge. Hayes' corporate team have competent staff, not just in terms of legal knowledge but also in terms of a practical and commercial approach to dealing with issues.'
‘Good personable team with attention to detail.’
‘The entire team we deal with are excellent.’
‘Efficiency.’ Robbie Slattery is exceptional.'
‘Robbie Slattery, Stephen McGuinness, Martha Wilson, Mary Hough are exceptionally capable practitioners, superb client management, excellent interface with barristers, completely on top of the most difficult litigation.’
‘The individuals at Hayes are knowledgeable and reliable. Specific partners, such as David Phelan, I’ve worked with are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering results, making them a pleasure to collaborate with.’
‘David Phelan has been a long-standing advisor to the organisation. He combines razor-sharp intellect with an innate understanding of our business. He has a wide breadth of experience and expertise.’
'Robbie Slattery is notable for his approachable and confident manner. In litigation, Robbie's ability shines through, especially in high-value, multi-party disputes. His ability to navigate complex issues, coupled with a personable approach, makes him a trusted and effective adviser.'