Domestic firm OBH Partners is a Dublin-based boutique founded in 2002.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm specialises in corporate M&A work and has experience in capital markets and restructuring.
Key clients
Among its clients are Hikari Data Solutions, Hidramed Solutions, Ableberry, Violet Defense, First Class Metal, Unicorn Mineral Resources, Kibo Energy, Deka Immobilien and
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate.
In banking and finance it advised mostly the borrower on direct financing.
In corporate and M&A it advised acquirers on acquisitions in real estate, aviation, mining and logistics, and a merger party in a merger in telecommunications sector, and a joint-venture partner in a joint-venture in healthcare sector.
In project development it advised acquirer on transport assets acquisition and mining licences.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Hikari/Processus merger
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Asset finance
“Good positive attitude.”
Bank lending
“Very nice people, responsive and easy to deal with.”
Investment funds
“Speed of work and effective communication.”
“We feel we are an important client and get good and fast support.”
M&A
“Very structured in approach, clear guidance and always available for discussion.”
Private equity
“Excellent communicators of the key issues in timely and clear fashion. They are very client-focused, and accessible directly at all times.”
Project development
“Can-do, solution-driven, commercial while protecting its client, proactive.”
Project finance
“They are reliable and flexible with an understanding of the needs of early stage start-ups, specifically around cap table structuring, filing obligations and best practice.”
“They work tirelessly to achieve a commercially optimal solution for their clients while also bringing outstanding knowledge of corporate governance and administration.”
Restructuring
“Detailed knowledge of the start-up industry in Ireland; highly experienced personnel providing excellent service in a timely and professional manner.”
June Hynes
“Available practical and commercial. “
“June is lovely and completely understands my objectives. Always contactable.”
“Very good commercial sense and ability to get things across the line. Also good understanding of complex problems and summarising briefly.”
Paul Prenty
“Excellent communicator who identifies as part of a team and solves problems.”
Daragh Bohan
“Very responsive, and available to address specific concerns as they arise.”
John Burke
“Commercial, proactive, very knowledgeable, rounded, responsive.”
Susan Noone
“Highly intelligent, diligent and client-centric.”
Orlaith O'Brien
“She is a very diligent and hard-worker with an excellent work ethic who is very accessible and has a deep understanding of the needs of a start-up founder.”
”Attention to detail; empathy to understand the issues and situation; professional and in the best interests of the client.”
“Excellent client relationship skills, very skilled lawyer and excellent knowledge of the Irish business scene.”
“Very knowledgeable in all aspects of the advice provided. Very clear approach to solving issues and always available for informal guidance as required.”
