Stephen is Head of William Fry's Corporate department and specialises in transactional corporate work with a particular emphasis on private equity transactions, acting for both investors and companies. Stephen also advises on a range of general corporate matters, including corporate restructurings. Stephen was the head of William Fry's London office for 5 years, returning to Ireland in 2017.
Recent significant deals include advising:
- Kilsaran Concrete on its acquisition of Oran Precast
- Nuritas on its $45m Series B financing led by Cleveland Avenue
- LGC on its acquisition of Technopath
- Flipdish on its fundraising from Tiger Global
- Senior management team of Fenergo on its acquisition by Bridgepoint/Astorg
- Senior management team of Chill Insurance on its acquisition by Livingbridge
- Senior management team of Openet on its acquisition by Amdocs
- IRFU on the investments by CVC in Pro14 and Six Nations
One impressed client notes that "his care, attention to detail and general advice has been fantastic." Chambers Global 2021
"Stephen is a trusted adviser going back many years." Legal 500 EMEA 2021
In IFLR1000 2020 one client said “superb client management and technical ability and has his finger on the pulse of where the market is. We feel in safe hands with Stephen.”
Stephen is a well-regarded practitioner whom sources describe as "very active in the market." Chambers Global 2019
Clients say: "Stephen is practical and constructive, explains things clearly and is a skilled negotiator." Chambers Global 2018
Stephen Keogh is "superb". Legal 500 EMEA 2018
According to Chambers Global 2017 clients say he is "top-class: a great guy who does a great job."
In IFLR 1000, 2017 clients state that "Stephen Keogh has been extremely helpful at all times - he responds quickly to queries and is generally available if needed."
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