ALG advises on 16 Finance Dublin ‘Deals of the Year 2026’

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is recognised by Finance Dublin for its involvement in 16 of the publication’s 2026 ‘Deals of the Year’, a key benchmark of excellence in the Irish financial market. Covering five categories, the recognition highlights the breadth of ALG’s expertise and reinforces its reputation as a trusted advisor on many of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the market.

Speaking about the recognition, Marie O’Brien, Partner and Head of Finance, said:

“2025 was another strong year for deal activity across both the Irish and international markets. This recognition reflects both our focus on delivering commercially meaningful outcomes for clients, and the sustained strength of our teams. We are proud to support clients on complex transactions that are shaping the future of the financial services sector.”

Commenting further on the recognition, Ronan Lyons, Partner and Head of Corporate, said:

“Our involvement in these transactions highlights the trusted relationships we build with clients and the depth of talent across ALG. We work collaboratively to deliver strategic, high-impact commercial results.”

ALG was involved in:

Debt Capital Markets

  • Green Bond: AIB Green Tier 2 Bond
  • Tier 2 Green Bond and tender offer: Permanent TSB Green Bond and tender offer

Equity Capital Markets

  • IPO: NIQ Global Intelligence plc IPO

Financial Services

  • CCF: DWS establishment of a common contractual fund

Loans & Financing

  • Acquisition Financing: Pandox Group AB/Eiendomsspar AS acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group plc financing
  • Housing Finance: Activate Capital funding
  • Syndicated Loan: Project Sparrow (Kennedy Wilson - KW PRS ICAV - Fund 6)
  • Housing - Green Loan: Cairn Homes PLC refinancing, upsize and migration to Green Loan
  • PPP: Ireland’s Higher Education PPP programme Bundle 2 financing
  • Development Refinancing: Marlet/College Square refinancing
  • SME Financing: Finance For You Limited refinancing
  • Debt Finance Facility - Renewables: ILOS Energy - Ballyhea Solar Farm financing
  • Funding Package: St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group DAC debt refinancing

Mergers & Acquisition

  • M&A Deal of the Year: Pandox AB/Eiendomsspar AS acquisition of Dalata
  • Carve-Out: Investindustrial’s acquisition of DCC plc’s healthcare business
  • Private Equity, Infrastructure: TowerBrook Capital Partners’ investment in GMC Group

Pictured (L-R): Stephen Carson, Niamh McMahon, Peter Murray, Charles Carroll, Neal Breslin, Marie O’Brien, Ronan Lyons, Berni Hosty, Paul White and Sinéad O’Connor.

View the full list of Finance Dublin 'Deals of the Year 2026' online.

Date published: 22 June 2026