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Michael
O’halloran

Partner

Corporate

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A highly responsive, committed and goal-orientated corporate lawyer

Michael is a Partner in our Corporate team. He specialises in advising private equity, VC and strategic clients on complex cross-border matters. Michael commonly acts on transactions for highly sophisticated clients who value his pro-active and responsive approach to English law M&A.

Much of Michael’s work touches on the technology sector, where he regularly assists some of the most active PE funds and strategics in North America and Europe on their transactions with a UK nexus. Michael has also garnered a reputation as a trusted advisor to Asian funds, strategics and family offices looking to invest in the UK, with such clients valuing his experience of over four years spent working across ASEAN and Hong Kong on some of the market leading transactions of the last decade, such as Walmart’s acquisition of a majority stake in Flipkart for US$16billion.

Michael holds an MA (Cantab) from Christ’s College, Cambridge University and is an active member of the International Bar Association (providing him with a strong international network to leverage for his clients if required). Prior to joining Walker Morris, Michael trained and worked at a Magic Circle law firm in their London and Hong Kong Offices before working for one of the world’s largest US law firms in Singapore and London. Last year, immediately prior to his elevation to partner, Michael was listed as a leading associate in the Legal 500.

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Michael has been an integral part of launching our inaugural fund, bringing a wealth of value through his expertise and exceptional ability to manage relationships. His deep knowledge, both from a legal and commercial perspective, combined with a practical and solutions-focused mindset, has consistently helped us tackle challenging situations. Michael’s approachable demeanour and focus on strong communication fosters trust and collaboration, making him a standout partner. His dedication and contributions are always appreciated, and we feel fortunate to not just work alongside him, but where he stands out the most is that he has become a critical part of our team.

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Michael O’Halloran has been an indispensable partner in our journey. His wealth of knowledge, combined with outstanding client management skills, has made a significant impact on our success. Michael’s approachable nature and pragmatic approach ensure that even the most complex challenges are navigated with confidence and clarity. We truly wouldn’t be where we are today without his guidance and partnership, and we’re grateful to have the opportunity to work with someone so dedicated.

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Michael’s experience and ability has been instrumental for our business (MIGHTY), his understanding and advice in the legal arena is second to none and he consistently goes above and beyond to deliver. Most importantly, he’s a terrific guy to work with!

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