Phil Fogarty

Phil Fogarty has extensive work experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) transactions. Phil is currently working at A&L Goodbody LLP, where they hold the position of London Resident Senior Associate in the Corporate/M&A/PE division. In this role, they handle a wide range of transactions, with a specialization in assisting private equity investors, management teams, and portfolio companies with buy-outs, M&A deals, and equity/incentive arrangements. Phil also provides advice on general corporate, governance, and commercial matters. Phil started working at A&L Goodbody LLP as a Senior Associate in the same field in May 2020.

Prior to their current position, Phil worked at Ropes & Gray LLP as an Associate in the Private Equity Transactions team in London from April 2016 to December 2019. Phil gained significant experience in M&A transactions, investments, and corporate law, particularly while representing financial sponsors, management teams, and portfolio companies. Some of their representative matters include assisting TPG Capital, Altamont Capital Partners, Genstar Capital, Duke Street Capital, and other renowned firms in their acquisitions, exits, and other transactions.

Before joining Ropes & Gray LLP, Phil worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Matheson from September 2013 to April 2016, where they further developed their legal skills. Additionally, they worked at VideoElephant as a Product Manager from October 2012 to January 2013 and as a Business Analyst from May 2011 to July 2012. Phil also co-founded and managed events at Dubstarts from April 2012 to June 2012. Their early experience includes working as a Business & Legal Intern at MUZU.tv from May 2010 to May 2011.

Overall, Phil Fogarty has a diverse and extensive background in corporate and M&A law, focusing on private equity transactions.

Phil Fogarty completed their education history as follows:

From 2013 to 2015, they attended the Law Society of Ireland, where they obtained a degree in Professional Practice as a Solicitor in the field of Law.

Between 2007 and 2011, they studied at University College Dublin, earning a degree in BCL (Law with Economics).

In 2005 and 2007, they attended Clongowes Wood College, where they completed their Leaving Certificate.

Additionally, Phil Fogarty obtained several certifications, including Private Equity & Venture Capital from Coursera / Universitá Bocconi in December 2015, Rethinking International Tax Law from Coursera / Universiteit Leiden in July 2015, Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management from Coursera / University of Virginia in May 2015, Supply Chain Management: A Learning Perspective from Coursera / Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in March 2015, Introduction to Communication Science from Coursera / University of Amsterdam in August 2014, Financing and Investing in Infrastructure from Coursera / Universitá Bocconi in July 2014, Analyzing Global Trends for Business and Society from Coursera / UPenn in June 2014, On Strategy: What Managers Can Learn from Great Philosophers from Coursera / École Centrale Paris in June 2014, New Models of Business in Society from Coursera / University of Virginia in May 2014, Critical Perspectives on Management from Coursera / IE Business School in January 2014, An Introduction to Financial Accounting from Coursera / UPenn in September 2013, The Global Business of Sports from Coursera / UPenn in August 2013, and An Introduction to Operations Management from Coursera / UPenn in September 2012.