Gerry is regarded as a leading M & A practitioner in the Irish market and features prominently in the various independent legal directories.
Gerry advises a broad range of clients operating in various industry sectors, and his practice involves a wide geographical spread, reflecting the increasingly international nature of his and the firm's practice.
Gerry is a consultant in the Corporate and Commercial Department. He also leads the firm's thriving Mergers and Acquisitions practice, in addition to advising on various other commercial agreements and arrangements on behalf of clients operating within and outside Ireland.
In recent years, in addition to transactions in Ireland and the UK, he and his team have advised clients on numerous deals in central and eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean region/Central America, China and the Pacific Rim region.
He has acted extensively for both buyers and sellers of businesses as well as venture capital/private equity investors, joint venture partners and companies raising funds through debt or equity on either public or private markets.
Gerry qualified as a Solicitor in 1981 and joined LK Shields Solicitors as a Partner in 1998 from another leading Dublin firm, where he had been a Partner for nine years. He was President of the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce 2011-2013.
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
‘Gerry Halpenny is just superb. Great experience, extremely personable.’ Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
"Extremely experienced, calm, and a great communicator." Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
"He makes the complex legalities very understandable and straightforward."
"The approachability of the team is second to none and they are incredibly easy to work with." Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Clients value his ability to "come up with innovative solutions." Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
‘Gerry Halpenny is very practical, with a wealth of experience. He can get straight to what matters commercially and where risks lie, and is always available.’ Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
Gerry Halpenny, who "has a lot of expertise in areas around M&A transactions," is listed as a leading individual in Corporate/M&A.
"He brings a lot of innovative, clear thinking to solving transaction issues." Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Gerry Halpenny, who has 'outstanding reputation and ability' is recommended for Corporate, Commercial, M&A and Telecoms.
"A very practical lawyer who communicates well and is a pleasure to work with. He has a good knowledge of and interest in our business." Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
"Excellent lawyer who is completely on top of his game." Ranked as 'Highly Regarded' lawyer for Corporate/M&A
Recommended by Best Lawyers in Ireland for Corporate Law.
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Sources regard him as a "seasoned operator" and praise his "very strong corporate and commercial experience."
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Recommended by Best Lawyers in Ireland for Corporate Law.
"Extremely commercial, an excellent communicator, very client-focused and pragmatic".
Recommended for M&A and Private Equity.
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Garry Halpenny provides ‘sound and practical advice on complex issues’.
"A problem solver who finds solutions rather than sitting back like an academic. He is realistic and has a great sense of how to get a deal done and advise on strategy".
Recommended by Best Lawyers in Ireland for Corporate Law.
Recommended for M&A.
Recommended for Corporate/M&A.
Gerry Halpenny ‘distils complex issues into practical solutions’.
Gerry Halpenny has a solid reputation amongst peers and is viewed as a very straightforward practitioner.
Recommended for Corporate M&A.
Gerry Halpenny is excellent commercially and delivers consistently solid, practical and appropriate advice.
An experienced practitioner.
Listed for Corporate Law.
Gerry Halpenny is a very strong individual.
Recommended for Corporate M&A.
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