Seventh heaven: Ireland ranks highly as investment location

Research by law firm Baker McKenzie finds that Ireland is ahead of major global financial powerhouses such as the US, Britain and Germany when it comes to being an attractive proposition

One’s mega M&A deal could be small fish in the wider ocean of global corporate transactions – but for those involved with the acquisition of, or merger with, another business, it is a life-changing moment for the company and the individuals involved.

And the sale of a business, especially one built up over many years, brings to a close a rich chapter in the lives of many. It can be lucrative yes, but ...