LK Shields Announces Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

PUBLISHED: 5th July 2023

LK Shields is delighted to announce the appointment of corporate partner Jennifer McGuire as the firm’s new Head of Mergers and Acquisitions. 

Jennifer’s appointment marks an important milestone for the firm as it continues to consolidate and strengthen its position in the market as a leading M&A advisor to enterprising Irish and international businesses spanning a variety of sectors.

Jennifer McGuire was promoted to partner in 2012 and brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to her new role.  Over the past number of years, she has developed an excellent reputation in the marketplace advising leading Irish and international public and private companies and private shareholders on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, specialising in mergers and acquisitions.  Jennifer has gained considerable experience in corporate and commercial law, particularly in transactional work both in Ireland and abroad. Jennifer has worked on several large, high profile and complex transactions in Ireland, the UK, central and eastern Europe, the Caribbean/Central America, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East and China.

Jennifer is continuously highly recommended by independent legal directories Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.  

Commenting on the appointment, Richard Curran, Managing Partner, LK Shields said:

“Throughout her career, Jennifer has proven herself to be an exceptional legal professional and an invaluable member of the M&A team at LK Shields.  Her commitment to client service and excellence in terms of leading transactions embodies the ethos of the firm as a whole and we are delighted to have Jennifer as Head of our Mergers and Acquisitions practice.”

Jennifer McGuire, Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, LK Shields said:

“I am delighted to assume my new role as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at LK Shields.  I look forward to collaborating with our growing client portfolio, assisting them develop their businesses and achieve their strategic goals.  We have a strong team of professionals at LK Shields and a thriving M&A practice, and we will continue to seek to grow the firm’s expertise in this area.”