Pictured (L-R): Neil Hughes, CEO of Azets Ireland, and Greg Hogan, Head of Corporate Finance at Azets Ireland.
This week sees new and notable appointments at Azets Ireland, Lisney, and Interpath.
By Héloïse Chaudot
Greg Hogan, Head of Corporate Finance
Azets Ireland
Azets Ireland has appointed Greg Hogan as Head of Corporate Finance.
Hogan brings over 30 years of experience in corporate finance advisory, corporate development and private equity. His deal experience spans technology, media and telecoms, life sciences, healthcare, construction and business services.
Under Hogan, the corporate finance team will focus on growth across M&A advisory, transaction services, and debt and equity capital raising.
Azets already offers a full suite of buy-side and sell-side M&A, due diligence, valuations, PMI and debt advisory. The team was named Due Diligence Team of the Year at the Irish Investor Awards 2025.
Hogan has built his track record advising entrepreneurs, management teams and family-owned businesses on funding, growth and exit strategies across Ireland’s leading professional services firms and private equity houses.
The appointment follows the recent arrival of Craig Bale as Partner for Transaction Services.
Commenting on the appointment, Neil Hughes, CEO, Azets Ireland, said, “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Greg in his new role of Head of Corporate Finance. Greg is an accomplished and deeply experienced advisor and dealmaker that will ensure we continue to strengthen and deliver the specialist corporate finance services needed to meet the evolving needs of mid-market firms across the country.”
Greg Hogan, Head of Corporate Finance, Azets Ireland, added, “I am delighted to take up the role of Head of Corporate Finance at a time of heightened dealmaking activity in the mid-market sector across Ireland. From financial services to renewables and technology, the appetite for deal activity continues to grow, supported by a resilient and growing economy.”
Michael Murray, Consultant
Lisney
He joins with more than 35 years in senior roles across financial institutions in Dublin and London. Most recently, he was Head of Property Finance, Corporate and Commercial Banking at Bank of Ireland Group, where he ran one of Ireland’s largest property finance businesses.
Murray left Bank of Ireland at the end of 2025. He has since launched Yarrum Consulting, an independent advisory firm serving clients across banking, private equity, property and professional services.
His expertise covers real estate finance, credit, investment and development lending.
Speaking on his new appointment, Michael Murray, Consultant at Lisney, said, “I am delighted to be working with Lisney at a time of significant opportunity in the market. The firm has a strong platform and reputation, and I look forward to supporting the team in further developing its Capital Markets capabilities and broader client offering.”
Aoife Brennan, CEO of Lisney, added, “Michael’s experience, insight and relationships within the market make him an excellent addition to Lisney. His appointment reflects our ambition to continue to grow our Capital Markets and advisory offering, while deepening the value we bring to our clients.”
Kirstie O’Flanagan, Managing Director
Interpath
O’Flanagan heads Transaction Services for Interpath in Ireland. She joined in September 2025 from Deloitte to build out the firm’s deals advisory proposition. With over 15 years of experience, she leads buy and sell-side due diligence across private equity and corporate transactions, covering both domestic and international mandates.
Three further promotions were announced in Ireland. Ailbhe O’Dwyer and Lindsay Fitton both advance to Director within the Restructuring practice. O’Dwyer has led engagements across multiple sectors, including the receivership of Fastway, while Fitton specialises in financial services. Simon Clarke also becomes Director, leading Interpath’s Irish Valuation Services team across M&A, restructuring, financial reporting, tax and litigation.
Interpath’s Irish Advisory practice now counts seven Managing Directors: O’Flanagan, John Doddy, Andy Tallon, Conor McCarthy, Megan Smythe, Liam Booth and Paul Hough.
The global promotion round includes nine new Managing Directors, 21 Directors and 59 step changes within the Associate cohort.
Commenting on the appointment, Kirstie O’Flanagan, Managing Director and Head of Transaction Services at Interpath in Ireland, said, “I’m proud to be part of the leadership team here at Interpath as we grow our business in Ireland. Our Deal Advisory team is building real momentum as we challenge the status quo in the market, and with activity ramping up, I’m focused on supporting clients to execute their ambitions with confidence.”
Kieran Wallace, Managing Director and Head of Interpath in Ireland, added, “Kirstie continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening our position in Ireland’s dealmaking community. Since joining Interpath, she has brought an energy and depth of expertise to establish our Transaction Services offering. Her leadership is instrumental as we scale our advisory practice in Ireland at pace, ensuring we are delivering the rigorous, commercial and trusted insights our clients rely on. I’m delighted to see her contribution recognised as we continue to build a market-leading team here in Ireland.”
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