Matheson is pleased to have advised Glanbia Co-operative Society on the completion of its acquisition of Glanbia plc’s 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland, a transformational transaction for the Glanbia Group.
Glanbia Ireland is Ireland’s largest dairy processor and the largest buyer and user of Irish grains, this business together with a number of agricultural and consumer brands will now fall under the sole ownership and control of Glanbia Co-operative Society. Glanbia Ireland has a strong global footprint with a market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A cross-departmental Matheson team advised Glanbia Co-operative Society on the acquisition. The Corporate team was led by partner David Fitzgibbon and senior associate Enda Garvey; the Finance and Capital Markets team was led by partners Richard Kelly and senior associate Finnbahr Boyle, the Technology and Innovation team was led by partner Carlo Salizzo, the employment team was led by Bryan Dunne and the Commercial Real Estate team was led by partner Sally Anne Stone and senior associate Jessica Branigan.