William Fry, one of Ireland’s big 5 law firms, has topped the Mergermarket Irish league table of legal advisors on mergers and acquisitions for the first half of 2015. The Firm advised on a number of leading corporate transactions including acquisition of Aer Lingus, the sale of Jury’s Inns and the acquisition of Payzone Ireland.

Commenting on the No.1 ranking, Shane O’Donnell, Head of Corporate at William Fry, stated, “The top ranking confirms our position as Ireland’s leading M&A law firm and is a testament to the hard work put in by our excellent team and our clients. 2015 has been very active with our dedicated M&A team advising on the most significant deals in Ireland and we look forward to an equally successful performance in H2 with a strong pipeline of activity. This activity further bolsters the experience we have gained from years of involvement in the most complex and significant transactions in the Irish market.”

With a staff of over 440, William Fry is Ireland’s corporate law firm of choice and offers unrivalled corporate and commercial expertise and experience across the full breadth of the business sector. The Firm’s clients include many of the leading global and domestic companies operating in Ireland, Irish government bodies, financial institutions and entrepreneurs.

For further information contact: Sinead Hennebry, William Fry 01-4896429