Bryan Bourke | Profile
Bryan is Head of William Fry's Corporate Department. Bryan has extensive experience in corporate transactional work, having advised on some of the largest public and private M&A/takeover deals in Ireland in recent years. He also advises on joint ventures, fundraisings, restructurings and broader corporate governance issues.
Notable transactions Bryan has advised on include:
- JP Morgan Energy Ventures' recommended bid for EcoSecurities Group plc
- Goldman Sachs International as sponsor on the restructuring of the Irish Life and Permanent Group and the admission to listing of Irish Life and Permanent Group Plc in Dublin and London
- The takeover of Jurys Doyle Hotel Group plc by JDH Acquisitions plc and subsequent sale of Jurys Inns Group
- The MBO of J&E Davy from Bank of Ireland
According to Chambers Europe, 2011, Bryan is well known in the market as an exceptional lawyer 'who strikes a great balance with his practical solutions.' Chambers Global, 2010 praises Bryan as having 'the most superb business focus' and notes that his advice 'goes straight to the heart of the matter'. Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 notes that he ‘keeps one step ahead of the trends’ and its 2009 edition describes him as 'very experienced'. PLC Which lawyer?, 2009 rates him as - 'Highly Recommended' and notes his 'extensive advisory track record'.