Stephen Keogh
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Stephen Keogh 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.
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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:
- Melior Equity Partners on its sale of BHP Insurance to PIB Group
- Melior Equity Partners on its acquisition of Salmon Software
- Carlyle Cardinal on its sale of The City Bin Company to Thorntons Recycling
- A consortium of private investors on the acquisition of Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort
- Nuritas on its $45m Series B financing led by Cleveland Avenue
- Echelon Data Centres on its financing by Starwood Capital
- IRFU on the investment by CVC in The Six Nations rugby tournament
- Flipdish on its Series C fundraising round
- Kilsaran Concrete on its acquisition of Oran Pre-Cast
Pro Bono / Community Work:
- St. Andrew’s Resource Centre, Pearse Street on a variety of legal matters
Ranking & Recommendations
2023 Chambers Global
“Stephen Keogh is an excellent corporate lawyer who is commercial and focused on delivery. He is incredibly responsive and supportive and demonstrates a high level of expertise.”

2022 IFLR 1000
Stephen is a well-regarded practitioner whom sources describe as "very active in the market." He has experience of acquisitions involving the recruitment and healthcare sectors.

2022 Legal 500 EMEA
Stephen is ranked as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 EMEA for Corporate / M&A.

2021 Legal 500 EMEA
"Stephen is a trusted adviser going back many years."

2021 Chambers Global
One impressed client notes that "his care, attention to detail and general advice has been fantastic."

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