Richard Marron is a partner in A&L Goodbody's Corporate and M&A practice and has extensive experience in public and private M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, joint ventures, corporate governance and general corporate and commercial advisory work. Richard advises Irish and international public and private companies and investors across a range of industry sectors. Before joining A&L Goodbody, Richard spent a number of years in the Corporate department of a Magic Circle law firm in London.
Areas of Expertise
Corporate and M&A/Commercial Contracts/Capital Markets – Equity/Corporate Advisory & Company Law/Venture Capital & Growth Equity
Experience Advising:
- AIG/Corebridge Financial on the €650m sale of Laya Healthcare to AXA
- InfraRed Capital Partners on its €150m investment in JOLT Energy
- IPS-Integrated Project Services, a portfolio company of Alleghany Capital, on its acquisition of Linesight, the global consultancy firm headquartered in Ireland
- Pilgrim's Pride on its €819m acquisition of Kerry Group's Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals business
- Xeris Pharmaceuticals on its $267m acquisition of Strongbridge Biopharma plc
- Nordic Capital-backed BearingPoint RegTech on its acquisition of Vizor Software, creating an important player in the regulatory and supervisory technology space
- Infobip on its acquisition of Anam Technologies, the SMS firewall service provider
- Tikehau Capital on its investment in Amarenco, the major global solar power producer, as part of Amarenco's €150m fundraising
- ESB on its strategic renewable energy joint venture with Coillte
- Blackstone on the investment by funds and accounts advised by Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities business for a minority stake in Beauparc Utilities Holdings Limited
Market Recommendations
"Highly regarded" (IFLR1000 2021)
"Recommended lawyer" (Legal 500 2021)
"Commercial and responsive lawyer who is able to break down complex issues and develop innovative solutions to problems." (IFLR1000 2020)
Education
- Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
- Solicitor, England & Wales
- LL.B, Trinity College Dublin
Richard Marron
Partner, Corporate and M&A
Dublin