A&L Goodbody advises Dalata Hotel Group plc on takeover deal

A&L Goodbody advised Dalata Hotel Group PLC on a recommended cash offer of c €1.4bn from Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS. This offer followed Dalata's Strategic Review and Formal Sales Process. Dalata Hotel Group is Ireland’s largest hotel group, and operates 56 hotels across Ireland, the UK and parts of continental Europe under the Maldron Hotel and Clayton brands.

Commenting on ALG’s involvement, Paul White, Corporate/M&A partner said: Congratulations to the Dalata Board and its leadership team on a successful Strategic Review leading to this recommended cash offer. Dalata has been a valued client of our Firm since before its IPO in 2014 and we greatly enjoy the journey with them.

ALG’s team was led by corporate partners Paul White, Berni Hosty, and Richard Marron and by senior associate Randal Stewart with support from Charles Carroll, Shane Swaile, Katherine Lynch, Catherine Mannix, Rachael Slattery, Ross O'Toole, Rosaleen Boyle and Keavy Ryan.

The team also included Niamh O'Sullivan, Andrew Ion, Joe O'Reilly, Killian J Breen, Alannah Burns, Aoife Redmond, Harry Robinson, Michael Doyle, Enda Hurley, Cecelia Joyce, Dr Vincent Power SC and Richard Hourihane.

Date published: 16 July 2025