• Law Society of Ireland
  • Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland, 2013
  • Diploma in Commercial Contracts, 2014
  • Certificate in Data Protection, 2018
  • Certificate in English and Welsh Property Law, 2012
  • Business and Law, UCD, 2004 – 2008

Rebecca is a partner in the corporate group of Philip Lee.

She represents domestic and international clients (including start-ups) on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. Rebecca focuses mainly on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracts, corporate restructurings, corporate governance and commercial advisory matters.

Rebecca joined the firm in August 2020 following the merger of McEvoy Corporate Law with Philip Lee. Rebecca previously trained with one of Ireland’s top five law firms where she qualified as a solicitor in 2013.

Representative Matters

  • Advising JWP Enterprise Fund on substantial property/company acquisitions under the Immigrant Investor Programme.
  • Advised on the sale of SL Controls Limited to Danish group NNIT for an estimated €16.9 million.
  • Advised on the refinancing of Costern Unlimited Company with Bank of Ireland.
  • Advised on the sale of Arrotek Medical Limited for an undisclosed sum.
  • Advised on the merger of HouseMyDog and GuDog Sarl.
  • Advised on the sale of a €13 million food service business.
  • Advised the majority sellers on sale of Ardmore Studios.
  • Advised on the sale of 80% of issued share capital of Anlon Nutrition Limited.
  • Advised on the sale of Casserly Transport Limited.
Rebecca McEvoy is extremely easy to deal with and responsive with a focus on solutions.
Legal 500, 2023
Rebecca McEvoy, is a standout partner at Philip Lee and brings a blend of qualities to the table that sets her apart from her competitors. Her exceptional teamwork skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that clients benefit from diverse perspectives and expertise within Philip Lee.
Legal 500, 2024
Rebecca’s extensive knowledge of Irish company law is second to none, providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions. Rebecca embodies the qualities we value most: a dedication to teamwork, an unwavering commitment to client service, and an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge.
Legal 500, 2024
Rebecca McEvoy’s insight and empathy made her a pleasure to deal with. She helped us resolve issues quickly and professionally. More than that, she regularly suggested pragmatic outcomes which favoured both sides earning the respect of the M&A team.
Legal 500, 2024
Rebecca McEvoy is excellent, very solution- driven. Nothing is too big a problem. She is a very good communicator and is always at the end of the phone to offer advice.
Legal 500, 2024

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