Outlook – M&A Half Year Review 2024
The forecast for M&A in Ireland during the second half of 2024 and beyond is somewhat unsettled.
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The forecast for M&A in Ireland during the second half of 2024 and beyond is somewhat unsettled.
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Ireland continues to be an attractive draw for private equity with a number of material transacti...
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Ireland remains an attractive proposition for international acquirers – both corporates and priva...
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The Technology, Media and Telecoms sector continues to lead performance in Ireland’s M&A market.
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Ireland’s M&A market has, in recent years, been dominated by mid-market transactions.
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The first half of the year has seen two very different trends in the Irish M&A market.