By Business & Finance 
Pictured (L-R): Ruadhán Kenny (Litigation), Susan Carroll Chrysostomou (Corporate M&A), Raphael Clancy (Tax) Connor Cassidy (Litigation) and John Coary (Corporate M&A).
This week sees new and notable appointments at Matheson LLP, Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Suir Engineering, HCS, and EasyGo
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Matheson LLP
Matheson LLP has promoted five lawyers to partner across three different practice areas. The appointments bring the total number of partners and tax principals in the firm to 122.
The new partners, who have already taken up their positions, have been appointed in the following practice areas; Corporate M&A; Litigation; and Tax. Four of the new partners are based in Matheson’s main office in Dublin and one is based in Matheson’s London office.
2023 was another very strong one for Matheson’s Corporate M&A, Litigation and Tax teams, who acted on some of the biggest and high-profile matters of the year, including advising Horizon Therapeutics plc on the completion of its $27.5 billion acquisition by Amgen Inc; Smurfit Kappa on its proposed combination with WestRock Company, valued at circa $20 billion; and Aon’s $13.4 billion agreement to acquire NFP. The tax team also won the Ireland Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year award at the International Tax Review (ITR) EMEA Tax Awards 2023.
Michael Jackson, Managing Partner of Matheson said, ” We are delighted to announce the recent appointment of five new partners at Matheson. The promotion of these highly skilled individuals further strengthens our leadership team, and reflects the continuous growth and success of the firm in many key areas”.
“The addition of these lawyers to our partnership highlights Matheson’s people strategy and our continuous investment in talent. They exemplify the vast legal and technical expertise fostered at all levels in the firm. I congratulate our new partners on their appointments and look forward to working with them in the future.”
The five new Matheson partners and their practice areas are;
- Susan Carroll Chrysostomou (Corporate M&A)
- Connor Cassidy (Litigation)
- Raphael Clancy (Tax)
- John Coary (Corporate M&A)
- Ruadhán Kenny (Litigation)
New partners
Susan Carroll Chrysostomou (Corporate M&A)
Susan advises clients on public M&A, redomiciliations and equity capital markets transactions, having particular expertise in advising US and other international clients on cross-border acquisitions of Irish companies, migrations, capital raisings and equity capital markets transactions (undertaken domestically and by Irish companies listed on US and other foreign exchanges).
As a founding member of the firm’s Public Company Advisory and Corporate Governance Group, Susan counsels clients on the full range of corporate governance, compliance, securities laws and advisory matters that arise for listed Irish companies.
Connor Cassidy (Regulatory and Investigations Disputes)
Connor has over ten years’ experience advising a variety of clients in complex disputes including alternative methods of dispute resolution, with particular expertise in technology / financial services disputes. Connor also advises clients on contentious regulatory matters, often involving a number of regulators, law enforcement authorities and jurisdictions and has significant experience in handling complex regulatory investigations and advising on issues relating to legal professional privilege.
Connor’s practice also includes advising clients in respect of white collar crime and corporate offences, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption compliance, as well as lobbying compliance under the Irish and EU regimes.
Raphael Clancy (Tax)
Currently based in the firm’s London office, Raphael practices in Matheson’s tax department, focusing on the financial sector, which includes asset management, aviation leasing and capital markets. Raphael has particular experience advising on the tax aspects of establishing and operating Irish private equity and private credit fund structures.
John Coary (Corporate M&A)
John specialises in corporate transactions (both domestic and international) including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, equity fundraisings, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and restructurings, corporate redomiciliations and general commercial matters. He advises leading Irish and multi-national public and private companies on private M&A and public company transactional mandates. John has particular experience in the Life Science and Aviation sectors, having worked on many significant corporate transactions in these sectors in recent years.
Ruadhán Kenny (Environmental, Planning and Safety)
Ruadhán advises on a broad range of commercial disputes, specialising in planning and environmental, real estate, construction and administrative matters. He also represents clients in regulatory investigations and the defence of criminal proceedings, as well as advising on transactional matters (including due diligence and transaction document negotiation).
Ruadhán represents clients at all jurisdictions, up to the Supreme Court and Courts of Justice of the European Union, and in alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation, conciliation, arbitration, adjudication and expert determination.
Micheál Sheridan, CEO,
Mercy University Hospital Foundation
Micheál Sheridan, CEO, Mercy University Hospital Foundation
The Mercy University Hospital Foundation has announced that Micheál Sheridan returns to the charity as CEO, following a three-year hiatus.
Sheridan previously spent 13 years at the helm of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, one of Ireland’s leading foundations, which during his tenure, raised over €26m for advancements and innovation in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients at Cork’s Mercy University Hospital.
In January 2021, Sheridan was appointed as CEO of CRITICAL, which was then trading as Irish Community Air Ambulance. With over 26 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, Sheridan has also held senior fundraising roles with ISPCC – Childline and Special Olympics Ireland.
Speaking on his appointment, Sheridan said: “I am excited to return to a place I was immensely proud to work for 13 years, and I am delighted to rejoin the team as the Foundation sits on the cusp of announcing and launching some incredibly exciting projects that will change the face of treatment and care of patients at the Mercy.”
Brendan Moley, Chief Operations Officer,
Suir Engineering
Brendan Moley, Chief Operations Officer, Suir Engineering
Suir Engineering has announced the appointment of industry expert Brendan Moley as its new Chief Operations Officer.
The move comes following Brendan Moley’s 16 year tenure as Operations Director at specialist construction management company Mac-group, where, more recently, he served as Managing Director.
Headquartered in Waterford and with offices in Dublin, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Frankfurt, Suir Engineering is a provider of mechanical, electrical and instrumental engineering services in Europe. It operates in a number of core sectors including pharma, energy & utilities, food & beverage and data centres.
With extensive experience in operational leadership and a proven track record of success, Moley brings over 25 years of experience to his new role. His wide-ranging industry knowledge positions him as a valuable asset to the team as it continues to navigate and thrive in a dynamic business landscape.
John Kelly, Chief Executive Officer at Suir Engineering said: “Brendan’s client-centric approach to business and demonstrated leadership make him a perfect fit for our company’s growth trajectory. He is widely recognised and regarded for his extensive industry experience and we know that he will play a central role in shaping and driving Suir Engineering’s long-term success not just in Ireland, but across Europe.”
This strategic move aligns with Suir Engineering’s plans for sustained growth as it marks 40 years in business this year.
Mick Brown, Head of Digital Transformation & Biz Apps,
HCS
Mick Brown, Head of Digital Transformation & Biz Apps, HCS
HCS, an IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation company, has announced the appointment of Mick Brown as Head of Digital Transformation & Biz Apps. He will lead the new HCS Productivity Division, which will apply the company’s digital transformation capability to help customers to boost productivity.
In this new role, Mick Brown will consult with customers in Ireland and the UK to develop a comprehensive digital strategy aligned with their overall business objectives. This will involve assessing the state of existing technology infrastructure, identifying gaps and opportunities, and creating a roadmap for digital transformation.
The new division will leverage Microsoft technology, including Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, to provide digital strategy consulting, app development, business intelligence, and data analytics services to customers.
Brown brings more than 35 years of IT industry experience in director and project management roles, in Ireland and internationally, to his new role. Prior to joining HCS, he was Director of Bids at International Systems Engineering in Saudi Arabia. Previously, he worked as an IT Project Manager for a global financial services company in Dublin.
Neil Phelan, CEO, HCS: “We are thrilled to have someone with Mick’s IT pedigree lead this new division as we enhance our digital transformation offering for customers. Mick brings senior and highly relevant experience to this new position, and his proven management and leadership skills will be key as we continue to grow the division and deliver increased value to customers.”
Mick Brown, Head of Digital Transformation and Biz Apps, HCS: “In today’s fast-paced world, businesses need to leverage the power of technology to modernise and drive productivity. I am delighted to join HCS and spearhead this new division at such a pivotal time, as digital transformation is becoming increasingly crucial to better business performance.
“I look forward to working closely with customers to provide tailored digital transformation solutions to their real-world challenges.”
Michael McAteer, Member of Executive Committee,
EasyGo
Michael McAteer, Member of Executive Committee, EasyGo
Erapid Charger Company Limited, trading as “EasyGo”, has announced the appointment of Michael McAteer, former Managing Partner of Grant Thornton, as a member of its Executive Committee.
With in-depth technical and practical experience across numerous sectors including retail, aviation, leisure, construction and IT, Mr McAteer was Managing Partner of Grant Thornton, from 2018 to 2023, after previously leading the firm’s Advisory Services practice.
Commenting on the news, Chris Kelly, co-founder and CEO of EasyGo said: “This strategic move by one of Ireland’s most prominent business leaders underscores the enormous opportunities, confidence and growth trajectories within the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector, and specifically in EasyGo.
“Our mission is to decarbonise transport by providing accessible and efficient EV charging solutions across Ireland. We welcome Michael’s expertise, experience and insights, as we make a significant leap forward in our expansion plans. By 2032, we will roll out over 3,000 fast DC chargers onto the national charging network while adding over 20,000 commercial AC chargers into apartment buildings, hotels and other key locations.
Mr McAteer added: “I am excited to be part of EasyGo, a company that is playing a pivotal role in delivering a decarbonised transportation future in Ireland. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, EasyGo is well-poised to lead the charge in the EV sector by enhancing infrastructure, network reach and charging options. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”
In addition, EasyGo has announced that David Fitzgerald will join the company as Chief Revenue Officer, working alongside Gerry Cash, co-founder and commercial director. Mr Fitzgerald has over two decades of experience building and managing high-performing sales platforms across the digital and software sectors for market leaders such as Microsoft and Siemens. His role at EasyGo will be to lead the sales and marketing function for all of the company’s B2B and B2C products and services.
Mr Cash said: “We are delighted to add David to our executive suite. With EV adoption rates continuing to grow, there is an urgent need to expand the charging network nationwide. Building on recent investment and the work EasyGo has delivered to date, David’s deep industry knowledge will no doubt accelerate the delivery of much-needed infrastructure and technology, helping Ireland meet its 2030 Climate Action Plan targets.”
This news follows the recent funding announcement of €30 million by Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, leading to the creation of 60 new jobs at EasyGo. Last month, Rubicon Capital Advisors, through its asset management business, also announced it has increased its investment in EasyGo to over 50% shareholding, following its initial investment three years ago.
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