Our People

• Adrian Wall Partner

  

  Adrian Wall is an experienced corporate lawyer with a strong market standing, having practised for over 25 years at a number of Ireland’s largest law firms. During this time, Adrian has led teams of lawyers working on large and complex transactions. He has been retained as principal outside counsel and client relationship partner for a number of leading Irish businesses and multi-national companies based in Ireland. Adrian also previously headed up the corporate department of a top 10 national law firm.

  Adrian is regularly rated by independent legal directories as one of Ireland’s leading corporate lawyers. In Chambers Europe 2017 he is described as having “a strong focus on commercial contracts and corporate structures” and as advising “clients on mergers, as well as company law and venture capital issues”. In previous editions of Chambers Europe he has been described as “a sensible commercial lawyer with a great technical background” and “an excellent all round corporate adviser”. For many years, Adrian has been Ireland’s highest ranked corporate/M&A lawyer based outside Dublin in Chambers Europe individual lawyer rankings.

  Adrian co-founded ReganWall, Business Law Firm in 2018 along with Kieran Regan, having identified an opportunity to establish a new boutique corporate law firm in the Irish market. Adrian is the Managing Partner of the Firm.

  Adrian is also a member of the Audit & Risk Committee of University College Cork, one of Ireland’s leading universities.

  Adrian's practice areas include:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Transactions
  • Capital Raising and Investment
  • Intellectual Property and Technology
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate and Business Structures
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance

  Matters on which Adrian has advised include:

  • the sale of Easytrip Services, Ireland’s leading provider of motor-related payment services specialising in motorway travel, parking, car wash and breakdown services, to DKV Mobility, one of Europe’s leading B2B platform providers for on-the-road payments and solutions.
  • the sale of Verde Energy Group, a leading Irish energy services company delivering commercial-scale solutions in lighting, solar power and electric vehicle charging, to Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest fast-growing investors in renewable energy.
  • the sale of Zevas Communications, a customer experience management company, to ResultsCX, a provider of customer experience management services to leading global companies.
  • the investment in Kwayga, an online platform connecting suppliers, wholesalers and customers, by Redesdale Food Fund, a specialist food and beverage investor.
  • the sale of SeaChange, a health and safety consultancy, to NFP, a global insurance broking and consulting firm.
  • the sale of JB Roche, a manufacturer of aircraft maintenance shelters, to Amplex, a Swedish corporate group.
  • the acquisition of Curust Industries, one of Ireland's longest established suppliers of solvents, specialist paints, general hardware and security products, by Irish International Trading Corporation (Cork) plc, a Cork-based distributor of hardware, wire, steel, salt, plumbing materials and bathroom supplies.
  • the acquisition of Nortev, manufacturer of the equine nebuliser Flexineb and a leading company in the field of animal nebulisation, by PARI, a global respiratory specialist company.
  • the Series B investment in Keelvar, a global pioneer of intelligent sourcing and automation solutions, by global venture capitalists 83North, Elephant, Mosaic and Paua.
  • the sale of OneLook Systems, an innovative and fast-growing SaaS company to VelocityEHS, which specialises in cloud based EHS and sustainability solutions;
  • the sale of Park Academy, a provider of 8 childcare and creche facilities in Dublin to Busy Bees International Group;
  • the sale of Accuvio, an environmental, social and governance (ESG) data aggregation and reporting software company to Diligent Corporation, the global leader in SaaS governance, risk, and compliance (GRC);
  • the investment by Elkstone Partners, Rocktop Partners and Enterprise Ireland in AI company Altada;
  • the merger of Kerry-based governance, risk and compliance technology provider, ViClarity, with PolicyWorks LLC, a US consultancy and services firm;
  • the sale of Statsols, the owner of nQuery, the world’s most trusted clinical trial design platform, to California-based technology company, Insightful Science, an Insight Partners’ portfolio company;
  • the investment by Erisbeg, an investor in multiple established businesses, in Medray, one of Ireland’s foremost providers of imaging equipment to the healthcare, dental and veterinary sectors;
  • the MBO of Meath-based refrigeration services company, Anglo Irish Refrigeration Services, and its Northern Irish-based sister company, Portglenone Refrigeration Services, together comprising one of the leading suppliers of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to the wholesale and retail food sectors in Ireland;
  • the sale of Zenith Technologies, a leading provider of automation, MES and digital transformation solutions to the life sciences sector, to Cognizant, one of the world’s largest professional services companies and ranked 193 on the Fortune 500;
  • the sale of Anecto, a leading Irish medical device services business to Synergy Health/STERIS, a global provider of innovative healthcare and lifescience products and service solutions;
  • the acquisition by leading healthcare provider, Ditchley Group, of Talacare, one of Ireland’s largest primary care centres;
  • the acquisition by Ditchley Group of a nationwide portfolio of nursing homes;
  • the sale of software company Scannell Solutions, which provides environmental health, safety and quality solutions via a SaaS platform to Ideagen Plc;
  • the acquisition by GE Healthcare of an equity stake in Zenith Technologies, a company operating in the life sciences sector with over 700 employees;
  • the exit of Enterprise Equity/AIB Seed Fund, one of Ireland’s leading venture funds, from a number of portfolio companies, including the sale of Sensl Technologies to NASDAQ listed On Semiconductor Corporation; and
  • the structuring of the legal arrangements (including IP) underpinning the establishment of a number of State funded research centres (including the Dairy Processing Technology Centre and the Meat Technology Centre) and advising IBEC and a number of Ireland’s largest multi-national food companies on their involvement;

• Kieran Regan Partner

  

  Kieran Regan is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive transactional experience. Kieran co-founded ReganWall, Business Law Firm in 2018 along with Adrian Wall.

  In recent years Kieran has advised on numerous investment and M&A deals. During this time Kieran has acted for acquirers and vendors of various businesses and companies, one of Ireland’s leading healthcare groups, venture capital funds and angel investor syndicates. Kieran has also advised investor groups on the financing and acquisition of landmark commercial properties throughout the country.

  Kieran's practice areas include:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Transactions
  • Capital Raising and Investment
  • Corporate and Business Structures
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Banking and Finance

  Matters on which Kieran has advised include:

  • the acquisition by the Mackin Group, a multinational consultancy and recruitment firm, of Greybridge Search & Selection, a UK based recruitment business specialising in digital transformation, strategy consulting, life sciences and AI.
  • the acquisition of Avista Medical, a medical diagnostic imaging centre, by Medray Imaging Systems, one of Ireland’s leading providers of digital radiology equipment.
  • the investment by growth capital investor BGF in Ocean Crest Marine, a Galway based provider of specialist equipment to the marine sector.
  • the acquisition of WEW Engineering, engineering consultants focused on energy-efficient water and wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy products, and providing design and site- specific solutions, by Fingleton White & Co., a leading provider of energy engineering services.
  • the acquisition by Cliste Hospitality, one of Ireland’s largest hotel operators, of the Radisson Hotel, Belfast.
  • the acquisition by Exponent backed accountancy roll-up group, Xeinadin Group, of accountancy practices in Ireland, including Quintas, and McKeogh, Gallagher Ryan.
  • the sale of Compunet, an IT MSP, to Nostra Technologies, a private equity backed IT services group.
  • the MBO of Lumenia Consulting, an enterprise resource planning consultancy firm which also provides related ERP software products.
  • the acquisition of the Scottish based market-leading circuit protection company, Fusebox, by the Irish headquartered lighting supplier, Robus.
  • the sale of the procurement company, First Choice Purchasing, to the multi-national procurement group, Aramark.
  • the investment in Neurobell, the medtech operating in the neonatal care arena, by Furthr VC, Atlantic Bridge, Enterprise Ireland and private investors.
  • the investment in ePower, an electric vehicle charging solutions supplier, by various investors to fund growth of the business.
  • the acquisition of Pexlify, a provider of IT services and Salesforce consultancy services, by Dentsu Group, an international multinational providing a range of communication, media and digital services.
  • the investment by Renatus Capital Partners, a Dublin based private equity firm, in Irish Rollforming, a Cork based manufacturer and supplier of roofing and cladding products and accessories.
  • the investment in Swoop Finance, an Irish fintech company that helps SMEs source financing, by UK VC firm Velocity, Arab Bank Ventures, IAG, WeHo Ventures in California with support from Enterprise Ireland and Irish angel investors.
  • the investment by growth capital investor BGF in Aubren, a Co Laois-based design and manufacturing business of air solutions for mission critical applications.
  • the acquisition by Deloitte Ireland, a global professional services and consulting firm, of Cahill Taxation Services, an established tax practice providing a range of tax services to the mid-west region.
  • the acquisition by the Access Group (UK), a multinational leading provider of business management software, of Procure Wizard, a leading Irish procurement solution provider.
  • the investment in Evercam, a leading Irish construction camera solution provider, by a number of private investors, Swisspost Ventures, Elkstone Partners and Calista Direct Investors.
  • the sale of NitroSell, a Cork based provider of integrated ecommerce solutions to Volaris Group, part of Constellation Software Inc.;
  • the investment by BGF, Atlantic Bridge, Sure Valley Ventures and Enterprise Ireland in Ambisense, a scaling Irish company specialising in the design and manufacture of environmental gas and air analytical equipment, and related software;
  • the sale of A.R.I. Services Europe, a Limerick based technical support firm to Swiss company, ADEC Innovations;
  • the sale of Airflow Services, a specialist in heating and cooling systems to Johnson Controls, part of Tyco International;
  • the sale of HerdInsights, an Irish agri-tech company, to Datamars, a Swiss based global leader in identification production for livestock, pets, and textiles;
  • the investment by btov Industrial Technologies, a European venture capital firm, in Irish company Equal1 Lab, which specialises in quantum computing for AI;
  • the sale of Zenith Technologies, a leading provider of automation, MES and digital transformation solutions to the life sciences sector, to Cognizant, one of the world’s largest professional services companies and ranked 193 on the Fortune 500;
  • the sale of Dublin City University spin-out Iconic Translation Machines, a language technology software company, to London-listed RWS Holdings, a world leader in translation and localisation, intellectual property support solutions and life sciences language services;
  • the acquisition of a nationwide portfolio of nursing homes by Ditchley Group, a leading Irish healthcare group;
  • the sale of Anecto, a leading Irish medical device services business to Synergy Health/STERIS, a global provider of innovative healthcare and lifescience products and service solutions;
  • the acquisition of ONG Automation, an Irish provider of industrial automation and manufacturing execution systems, by the Luxembourg based group, INDEFF;
  • the sale of Dublin and Cork-based IT managed service provider, Itomic, to the international data optimisation and privacy specialist, Calligo;
  • the acquisition of Baker Security and Networks, a managed network and cybersecurity company, by Strencom, an Irish technology solutions provider;
  • the sale of Novi, a leading managed IT services provider to Irish telecoms group, Welltel;
  • a series of investments by Atlantic Bridge’s University Bridge Fund and Suir Valley Ventures in Ambisense, an environmental analytics solutions provider;
  • the development and financing of the M8 Junction 14 Motorway Service Station, a leading Irish motorway service outlet;
  • numerous EIIS investments, including investments in West Cork Distillers, the Westlodge Hotel, Virginia Health Food, the eLight Group and SwyftEnergy;
  • the sale of JDS Foods, an international food producer operating since 1871, to Lisavaird Co-operative;
  • the acquisition of Talacare, one of Ireland’s largest primary care centres, by Ditchley Group; and
  • the sale of Curraghderrig Windfarm in Kerry to Rengen Power, a member of the RGT Group, and Scottish Equity Partners, a venture capital and growth equity firm based in the UK;

• Sarah Connolly Solicitor

  

  Sarah Connolly is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer. Sarah previously practised in another leading corporate and commercial practice in Cork.

  Sarah has advised on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals, private equity, venture capital and syndicated investments, subscription and shareholders’ agreements, corporate structuring and group reorganisation transactions, corporate governance, and general company law matters for various Irish and international corporate clients.

  Sarah's practice areas include:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Transactions
  • Capital Raising and Investment
  • Corporate and Business Structures
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Banking and Finance
  • Commercial Property

  Matters on which Sarah has advised include:

  • the acquisition of Curust Industries, one of Ireland's longest established suppliers of solvents, specialist paints, general hardware and security products, by Irish International Trading Corporation (Cork) plc, a Cork-based distributor of hardware, wire, steel, salt, plumbing materials and bathroom supplies.
  • the acquisition of Nortev, manufacturer of the equine nebuliser Flexineb and a leading company in the field of animal nebulisation, by PARI, a global respiratory therapy company.
  • the acquisition of Avista Medical, a medical diagnostic imaging centre, by Medray Imaging Systems, one of Ireland’s leading providers of digital radiology equipment.
  • the sale of Easytrip Services, Ireland’s leading provider of motor-related payment services specialising in motorway travel, parking, car wash and breakdown services, to DKV Mobility, one of Europe’s leading B2B platform providers for on-the-road payments and solutions.
  • the investment by growth capital investor BGF in Ocean Crest Marine, a Galway based provider of specialist equipment to the marine sector.
  • the acquisition by Cliste Hospitality, one of Ireland’s largest hotel operators, of the Radisson Hotel, Belfast.
  • the acquisition of a supermarket in Tipperary by an established retailer.
  • the sale of JB Roche, a manufacturer of aircraft maintenance shelters, to Amplex, a Swedish corporate group.
  • the sale of Park Academy, a provider of 8 childcare and creche facilities in Dublin to Busy Bees International Group;
  • the investment by Elkstone Partners, Rocktop Partners and Enterprise Ireland in AI company Altada;
  • the Investment by BGF, Atlantic Bridge, Sure Valley Ventures and Enterprise Ireland in Ambisense, a scaling Irish company specialising in the design and manufacture of environmental gas and air analytical equipment, and related software;
  • the sale of A.R.I. Services Europe, a Limerick based technical support firm to Swiss company, ADEC Innovations;
  • the merger of Kerry-based governance, risk and compliance technology provider, ViClarity, with PolicyWorks LLC, a US consultancy and services firm;
  • the sale of Statsols, the owner of nQuery, the world’s most trusted clinical trial design platform, to California-based technology company, Insightful Science, an Insight Partners’ portfolio company;
  • the sale of QualUS, an Irish provider of thermal qualification and validation services, to EQT group company, Ellab, a global provider of solutions and services for validating, measuring, recording, and monitoring critical parameters of thermal applications;
  • the sale of Dublin City University spin-out Iconic Translation Machines, a language technology software company, to London-listed RWS Holdings, a world leader in translation and localisation, intellectual property support solutions and life sciences language services;
  • the acquisition of ONG Automation, an Irish provider of industrial automation and manufacturing execution systems, by the Luxembourg based group, INDEFF;
  • the sale of various retail pharmacies to a national pharmacy chain;
  • a number of high growth companies, including Ambisense and Solvotrin Therapeutics, on corporate funding and equity investments;
  • the acquisition and financing of a number of residential and commercial sites for development in the Munster region for developers and private syndicated lenders; and
  • the leasing of various retail, office and industrial properties for both landlords and tenants;

• Neil Nolan Solicitor

  

  Neil Nolan is a corporate lawyer with experience of working on a variety of corporate transactions, particularly investments and M&A transactions. Neil has previously worked in the legal department of a large Irish multinational company and previously trained and practised in a top 10 Irish law firm.

  Neil has advised clients on various corporate and commercial matters including cross border M&A transactions, private equity investments, group re-organisations and general day to day commercial advices for local, national and international clients.

  Neil's practice areas include:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Transactions
  • Capital Raising and Investment
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate and Business Structures
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance

  Matters on which Neil has advised include:

  • the sale of Verde Energy Group, a leading Irish energy services company delivering commercial-scale solutions in lighting, solar power and electric vehicle charging, to Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest fast-growing investors in renewable energy.
  • the MBO of Lumenia Consulting, an enterprise resource planning consultancy firm which also provides related ERP software products.
  • the investment by growth capital investor BGF in Ocean Crest Marine, a Galway based provider of specialist equipment to the marine sector.
  • the sale of Zevas Communications, a customer experience management company, to ResultsCX, a provider of customer experience management services to leading global companies.
  • the investment in Kwayga, an online platform connecting suppliers, wholesalers and customers, by Redesdale Food Fund, a specialist food and beverage investor.
  • the investment in Neurobell, the medtech operating in the neonatal care arena, by Furthr VC, Atlantic Bridge, Enterprise Ireland and private investors.
  • the investment in ePower, an electric vehicle charging solutions supplier, by various investors to fund growth of business.
  • the acquisition by Deloitte Ireland, a global professional services and consulting firm, of Cahill Taxation Services, an established tax practice providing a range of tax services to the mid-west region.
  • the acquisition by the Access Group (UK), a multinational leading provider of business management software, of Procure Wizard, a leading Irish procurement solution provider.
  • the investment in Evercam, a leading Irish construction camera solution provider, by a number of private investors, Swisspost Ventures, Elkstone Partners and Calista Direct Investors.
  • the Series B investment in Keelvar, a global pioneer of intelligent sourcing and automation solutions, by global venture capitalists 83North, Elephant, Mosaic and Paua.
  • the sale of OneLook Systems, an innovative and fast-growing SaaS company to VelocityEHS, which specialises in cloud based EHS and sustainability solutions;
  • the sale of Accuvio, an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data aggregation and reporting software company to Diligent Corporation, the global leader in SaaS governance, risk, and compliance (GRC);
  • the sale of Airflow Services, a specialist in heating and cooling systems to Johnson Controls, part of Tyco International;
  • the sale of HerdInsights, an Irish agri-tech company, to Datamars, a Swiss based global leader in identification production for livestock, pets, and textiles;
  • the sale of Dublin and Cork-based IT managed service provider, Itomic, to the international data optimisation and privacy specialist, Calligo;
  • a US$18m Series A investment in AI supply chain company, Keelvar, led by US VC, Elephant Partners and London-based Mosaic Ventures with participation from German VC, Paua Ventures;
  • the investment by Rockpool Investments, a Private Equity firm based in London, in RWL Security Solutions, a distributor of security equipment based in Ireland, for the purposes of funding the acquisition by RWL of EZCCTV.com, a distributor of security equipment based in the UK;
  • the sale of Novi, a leading managed IT services provider and cybersecurity specialist to Irish telecoms group, Welltel;
  • a market leading provider of rental services to both retail and commercial customers in connection with the carve out and subsequent acquisition of several group companies by a large UK based private equity house;
  • the shareholders in relation to the sale of a Dublin based chemical manufacturing company to a leading European chemical producer;
  • the investment by a private equity house based in the UK and the Netherlands in a specialist supplier of cutting-edge healthcare solutions, premium consumables, medical devices, equipment and services to healthcare providers;
  • the investment by Enterprise Ireland in various medtech and bio-pharma companies;
  • the sale of the business and assets of a large multi-clinic veterinary practice to a leading UK veterinary practice group;
  • the sale of a large Irish life sciences company specialising in consulting and support services for manufacturing operations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical devices, together with its various multinational subsidiaries, to a leading global professional services company; and
  • the investment by VC and institutional investors in various early stage start-up companies;

• Deirdre Potenz Solicitor

  

  Deirdre Potenz is a corporate lawyer with considerable experience and knowledge in advising both public and private sector clients on corporate transactions, employment issues and project finance. Deirdre has advised several clients in the technology, transportation and finance sectors, particularly on investment structures, M&A, employment law matters, project agreements and secured and structured lending. Deirdre previously trained and practised in a top 5 Irish law firm and has successfully completed a secondment at one of Ireland’s most prestigious specialist employment law firms.

  Deirdre has been responsible for advising on, overseeing and drafting the legal framework for various M&A transactions and investments in Irish and international companies. Furthermore, Deirdre has worked on both advisory and transactional, contentious and non-contentious commercial and employment law issues. These matters include high court injunction applications, unfair and constructive dismissal and discrimination claims, corporate restructurings and reorganisations, due diligence reviews, compliance and redundancy procedures, as well as general day to day commercial advice for Irish and international clients.

  Deirdre's practice areas include:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Transactions
  • Capital Raising and Investment
  • Employment Law
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate and Business Structures
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance

  Matters on which Deirdre has advised include:

  • the acquisition by Cliste Hospitality, one of Ireland’s largest hotel operators, of the Radisson Hotel, Belfast.
  • the acquisition by Exponent backed accountancy roll-up group, Xeinadin Group, of accountancy practices in Ireland, including Quintas, and McKeogh, Gallagher Ryan.
  • the acquisition of WEW Engineering, engineering consultants focused on energy-efficient water and wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy products, and providing design and site-specific solutions, by Fingleton White & Co., a leading provider of energy engineering services.
  • the sale of Pexlify Limited, one of the world’s most successful Salesforce solutions providers, to the Japanese multi-national, Dentsu Group;
  • Altada, a firm providing AI solutions around data insights, on an investment of €11.5million from Elkstone Partners, Rocktop Partners and Enterprise Ireland;
  • Velo Coffee Roasters Limited on a significant EIIS investment;
  • Cliste Hospitality on the acquisition of several properties providing hospitality services in Ireland;
  • DeepIE Ventures, an Irish technology investment group, on leading an investment in CropBiome, an Agritech startup;
  • successful High Court interlocutory injunction applications;
  • drafting WRC submissions and successful representation at WRC hearings, on both the employer and employee side;
  • advising on all elements of the employment law relationship, including dispute resolution and litigation; and
  • advising clients on the applicable regulatory regime and rules relating to outsourcing.