Partner

Shaun O'Shea

Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Inward Investment, Energy & Natural Resources

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About Shaun

Shaun is a partner and head of our Corporate, Commercial & M&A group. Shaun works closely with Irish and international clients across a wide spectrum of industry sectors advising on the full range of business law issues that arise.

Shaun's main area of expertise is corporate transactions, including advising on mergers, disposals and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate reorganisations, joint ventures and equity investments. Shaun heads up one of the firm's M&A teams.

In addition to his practise as a corporate lawyer, Shaun is an associate of the Irish Tax Institute and a CEDR Accredited Mediator. He is also a previous Managing Partner of the firm.

Relevant Experience

  • RSK Group on its purchases of Irish Drilling Limited and OSK, having advised them on various other acquisitions.
  • VetPartners advised the on a number of veterinary practise acquisitions.
  • Ergoservices Limited on the acquisition of BoatyardX, a custom software company established in Ireland, Columbia and Romania.
  • PREM Group on the acquisition and financing of three hotels in separate transactions - Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort, Blessington Lake, Blessington, Co. Wicklow; Cahernane House Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry; and Leopold Hotel, Sheffield, England.
  • Thomond Underwriting Limited sale to UK insurance house, the Clear Group.
  • Galway Plant and Tool Hire Limited on its sale to Briggs Equipment Ireland Limited.
  • In the Company of Huskies Limited sale to Nasdaq-listed Stagwell.
  • National Vehicle Distributions on its acquisition of Cafco.
I have worked with Shaun O’Shea for years, he is my trusted advisor, complete trust. Always available if needed.
Legal 500 2026
Shaun O'Shea guides clients through the process and is tenacious in looking after their best interests. He is commercially aware and pragmatic.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Shaun has an impressive capacity to fully understand the many complexities within our organisation.
Chambers & Partners 2026
He has an excellent understanding of our business.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Shaun O'Shea has a keen eye for detail whilst maintaining an overview of the commercial aspects.
Chambers and Partners 2025
Shaun O'Shea and his team are excellent, so many years of experience
Legal 500 2025
Shaun O'Shea - perseverance, pragmatism, knowledge.
Legal 500 2025

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