Enda Newton - Partner

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A Partner in the Firm's Corporate Department, Enda advises on a range of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, equity fundraisings and joint venture arrangements. Enda is a member of the Firm's Capital Markets Group and has extensive experience in capital markets transactions (including IPOs, public company acquisitions and secondary offerings). Enda is also a member of the Corporate Governance and Regulatory Investigations Group.

Key transaction experience

  • Advised First Derivatives plc in connection with the acquisition of the business and assets of Cognotec (Holdings) Limited (in receivership). 
  • Advised Ultralase Acquisitions Limited in connection with the acquisition of SMW Laser Limited and KPW Laser Limited (both in examinership).
  • Advised Green Belt Limited in connection with the €30 million investment by Rockfield Energy LLP in Imperative Energy Limited.
  • Advised Merrion Pharmaceuticals plc on its flotation on the Irish Enterprise Exchange and subsequent equity fundraisings.
  • Advised Hemcon Medical Technologies Inc. on the acquisition of AIM listed Alltracel Pharmaceuticals plc by court sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
  • Advised NASDAQ listed Nektar Therapeutics, Inc. in connection with the disposal of its Irish operations to an MBO vehicle.

Qualifications

  • B.Corp Law (NUI)
  • LL.B (NUI)
  • Dip. Fin Services Law (NUI)

Memberships

  • Dublin Solicitors Bar Association
  • Director of the Ireland Canada Business Association

    Recommendations

    Enda is recommended in Chambers Global 2010

    Enda Newton is highly recommended as "an extremely accessible lawyer who responds quickly, provides top advice and is attentive to detail."