
Overview
Ronan O’Sullivan focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance and has considerable experience in private and public takeover work, joint ventures and domestic and cross-border restructurings.
Recognitions
- Recommended for Corporate/ M&A – Chambers U.K., 2013 - 2020
- Interviewees say: "He's highly pragmatic, really thoughtful, a fantastic negotiator and someone who has a really nice temperament." - Chambers U.K., 2020
- Ronan O'Sullivan of Paul Hastings is considered a "seasoned professional who is practical and very commercial in his advice." - Chambers U.K., 2019
- Described by clients as a "bright, gifted lawyer who really guides clients well" – Chambers U.K., 2018
- Ronan O'Sullivan "knows our business really well; he can apply the law to the business in a practical way." He is a well-regarded name in the field and has recently advised clients in the sports, shipping and private equity areas" – Chambers U.K., 2017
- The "extremely knowledgeable and very deal-oriented" Ronan O'Sullivan heads the corporate practice at Paul Hastings. Clients appreciate that "he's very personable" and has "taken the time to understand us and our business - Chambers U.K., 2016
- Ronan O’Sullivan gains plaudits from commentators for his creativity and work ethic and is described as "incredibly efficient" – Chambers U.K., 2015
- Ronan O'Sullivan is "exceptionally responsive" and "sensible, pragmatic and helpful," clients say – Chambers U.K., 2014
- Ronan O'Sullivan is lauded by clients, who say: "We value him highly; he is well regarded in the legal department and very well respected in the industry" – Chambers U.K., 2013
Education
- The University of Oxford – St Edmund Hall College, B.C.L., 1995 (First-class honours)
Representations
Mr. O’Sullivan’s recent experience includes advising:
- City Football Group Limited, the owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of clubs in eight major cities across the world: Manchester City in the UK, New York City FC in the US, Melbourne FC in Australia, Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, Club Atletico Torque in Uruguay, Girona Futbol Club in Spain, Sichuan Jiuniu FC in China, and Mumbai City Football Club in India on:
- the investment by a consortium of high-profile Chinese institutional investors led by China Media Capital in 2015; and
- the investment by U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake, which saw Silver Lake invest $500 million for just over 10% of the company’s post-investment equity, valuing the business at approximately $4.8 billion.
- Jacobs Engineering Group on its acquisition of Wood Group’s Nuclear business for £250 million;
- Teleperformance SE in the Company's acquisition of Intelenet from Blackstone for a total consideration of $1 billion;
- Madison Solutions Energy Corporation, Madison Industries' energy division, on its acquisition of Centek Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, a leading designer and manufacturer of revolutionary bow spring centralizers which provide optimum pipe centralization products;
- Jacobs Engineering on its agreement with Saudi Aramco to form a Saudi Arabian-based joint venture to provide PMCM services to clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East and North Africa;
- Aman Resorts on a number of confidential transactions;
- Starwood Capital on its joint venture with Tunstall Real Estate Management to implement the acquisition of U.K. social housing regeneration company, Pinnacle Group Limited;
- An ad hoc committee of various bondholders on the recapitalisation of the Co-operative Bank plc;
- DXC Technology (formerly Computer Sciences Corporation) on its strategic alliance with, and investment in, eBECS Limited;
- Filtration Group on the acquisition of the Porous Technologies business of U.K.-based industrial group Essentra plc. for £220 million; and
- City Football Group, the owner of football-related businesses including Manchester City FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, and a minority shareholder in Yokohama F. Marinos, on the $400m investment by China Media.
news
- Paul Hastings Advises on Formation of Sandbrook Capital to Invest in Entrepreneurs Building a Low-Carbon Future - November 3rd, 2021
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Recognized for Excellence in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2022 - October 1st, 2021
- Paul Hastings’ Lawyers Recognized as 2021 Acritas Stars Across Key Practice Areas - March 24th, 2021
- City Football Group Announces $500 Million Strategic Investment by Silver Lake; Acquires Majority Stake in Mumbai City Football Club - December 17th, 2019
- Paul Hastings Expands Generous Parental Leave Policy to London Office - November 26th, 2019
- Jacobs to Acquire Wood's Nuclear Business - August 20th, 2019
- Paul Hastings Wins "M&A Team of the Year" and "Private Equity Team of the Year" - June 14th, 2019
- Paul Hastings’ London M&A Team Closes a Flurry of Deals - May 16th, 2019
- Olivier Vermeulen Appointed Chair of Paul Hastings’ Paris Office - March 12th, 2019
- Teleperformance Completes Acquisition of Intelenet - October 4th, 2018
- Paul Hastings Named "Finance Team of the Year" at The Lawyer Awards 2018 - June 27th, 2018
- Teleperformance Announces Acquisition of Intelenet from Blackstone - June 14th, 2018
- Paul Hastings to Locate London Office at Brookfield's 100 Bishopsgate - March 13th, 2018
- Madison Energy, a Division of Madison Industries, Acquires the Centek Group - February 9th, 2018
- COSCO SHIPPING Holdings’ Proposed Acquisition of Orient Overseas - July 10th, 2017
- £700 Million Capital Raising Plan for Co-operative Bank - June 28th, 2017
- Starwood Capital and Tunstall Real Estate Asset Management Joint Venture Acquires Pinnacle Group - June 22nd, 2017
- CSC and Virtual Clarity Enter Strategic Collaboration - March 2nd, 2017
- Leading US Fund Administration Business FLSV Fund Administration Services Agrees Sale to LSE-listed Sanne Group - October 3rd, 2016
- Jacobs Engineering Acquires BAYQIK® Sulfuric Acid Converter Technology from Bayer AG - September 7th, 2016
Recognitions
- Paul Hastings Practice Recognized as 'Fintech Group of the Year' - February 25th, 2022
- Recognized for Excellence in Legal 500 United Kingdom - October 1st, 2021
- Recognized at the Legal Business Awards 2020 - October 1st, 2020
- Recognized by Legal Week and American Lawyer as M&A Team of the Year and Private Equity Team of the Year - June 14th, 2019
- Paul Hastings Named Finance Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2018 - June 27th, 2018
- M&A Advisor - June 20th, 2011
insights
- Takeover Regulation in the U.K. – Bidding War for Sky plc Resolved by Rare Auction Process - October 9th, 2018
- Establishing Business in the UK - May 9th, 2017
- BREXIT—The UK’s Departure from the Single Market - January 18th, 2017
- UK Votes for Brexit – Key Considerations for International Businesses - June 24th, 2016
- Heightened Disclosure Obligations in Respect of Controllers of UK Companies and LLPs - February 22nd, 2016
- Takeover Regulation in the UK - February 16th, 2016
- Changes to AIM Rules for Investing Companies - January 12th, 2016
- Proposed Changes to the Rules on Delaying Disclosure of Inside Information - December 7th, 2015
- Watch European Leaders Weigh in on Cross-Border M&A - February 10th, 2015
- Global M&A: Momentum for Growth Report - February 9th, 2015
- IPOs in the JOBS Act Era 2014 - October 17th, 2014
- Global M&A 2014 Mid-Year Report - July 25th, 2014
- The London Stock Exchange Announces New 'High Growth Segment' to Boost Tech Companies in the UK - February 15th, 2013
- Trends in International M&A in 2012: A Mid-Year Review - September 28th, 2012
- Pricing Mechanisms: Locked Box vs Completion Accounts - February 8th, 2012
- Preliminary Observations Regarding Recent Changes to the UK Takeover Regime - November 7th, 2011
- UK Securities Law Update - Q2, 2011 Market Update: The Recent Prominence of Cash Shells - July 8th, 2011
- UK Securities Law Update Q1, 2011 - April 15th, 2011
- Proposed Changes to the UK Takeover Regime - March 28th, 2011
- UK Securities Law Update Q3, 2010 - October 12th, 2010
Engagement & Publications
- Brexit – The UK's departure from the single market, January 2017
- UK chapter of China Law & Practice’s 2016 China Outbound Investment Guide
- PLC Magazine Pricing Mechanisms: Locked Box vs Completion Accounts, February 2012
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate
Private Equity
Technology
Securities and Capital Markets
Emerging Growth Companies
Bank Regulatory
Europe
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Fintech and Payments
Payment Systems
ESG & Impact
ESG Risk, Strategy, and Compliance
Impact Investing
Languages
English
Admissions
England and Wales Solicitor
Education
University of Oxford - St. Edmund Hall, B.C.L. 1995
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, LL.B. 1994