Stephen is a Partner in the 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:
- Optum Ventures and Qiming Healthcare on their investment in Let's Get Checked
- CPL Resources plc on the acquisition of RIG Medical
- Cultivian Sandbox on its investment in Nuritas
- Chase Industries on the Irish aspects of its acquisition of Subzero Engineering
- Polaris Partners on its investment in Novaerus
- AA plc on the sale of AA Ireland to Carlyle Cardinal
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."
Chambers Global, 2016 state that Stephen "has the highest integrity, and is bright, commercial, solution-focused and always gets results."
Stephen is described by clients as a "very clever and clear-thinking guy who can see the wood from the trees". Stephen is recommended as an "excellent professional" in Legal 500 EMEA 2015.
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