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1. Mergers and Acquisitions in Ireland
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What are Mergers and
Acquisitions in Ireland?
• Mergers and
acquisitions represent a
measure through which larger
companies assimilate smaller
companies.
• In this way the shareholders of
the large company can develop
their business by increasing the
shareholder value.

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Company Acquisition
in Ireland
• A company acquisition happens
in the moment when a larger
company is interested in buying a
smaller business.
• Before purchasing a company in
Ireland, it is recommended to verify
the respective business.
• The best way to verify a company
is by hiring an Irish lawyer who
can perform a comprehensive due
diligence procedure.

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Mergers in Ireland
• A merger is a procedure through
which at least two companies
with common business
visions unite under a single
legal entity.
• Business owners interested in
merging with another
company, should ask for the
help of our Irish attorneys,
who can take care of the entire
process.

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Mergers and Acquisitions
Market in Ireland >>
• The mergers and acquisitions
(M&A) market in Ireland has
increased in the last years, mostly
in the financial and
pharmaceutical industries.
• Analysts have pointed out that
many international technology
companies will soon be interested
in merging with
smaller, local companies set up in
Ireland or buying such companies.

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>> Mergers and Acquisitions
Market in Ireland
• In 2013, the M&A market in
Ireland reached the value of EUR
38.59 billion, compared to a value of
EUR 27.73 billion in 2012.
• If you are a foreign investor
interested in a merger or
acquisition in Ireland, our Irish
law firm can offer you assistance
and recommendations according to
your plans.

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M&A Procedures
in Ireland
• Only several types of
businesses can get involved in
these activities.
• As such, M&A procedures
could be performed in case of
limited companies, private
companies limited by shares or
public limited companies.

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Legal Framework for M&A
in Ireland >>
• The legal framework under
which mergers and
acquisitions are regulated is
the Companies Act 2014.
• The document provides
stipulations on the Contract Law
in Ireland and it offers the legal
procedures for the sale/purchase
of a company.

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>> Legal Framework for
M&A in Ireland
• The merger process can also be
found in the Competition Act
2012.
• If you need legal consultancy for a
merger or a company
acquisition in Ireland, you can
contact our Irish lawyers.

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Additional Legal
Services in Ireland
• Besides legal assistance for M&A
activities, our Irish lawyers can also
advise clients in the following matters:
 commercial litigations;
 company formation;
 setting up a branch or a
subsidiary;
 company liquidation;
 debt collection.
• Do not hesitate to contact our lawyers
in Ireland for a personalized offer.

11. Thank you for your
attention!
• For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)
office@lawyersireland.eu
www.lawyersireland.eu
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