22 Oct 2025

"MC2 Accountants Acquired by UK Firm S&W, Expanding Irish Operations"

"RDJ advised Cork-based MC2 Accountants on its acquisition by UK accountancy firm S&W. Established in 2013, MC2 is a prominent audit, tax, and advisory firm in Munster. This acquisition, S&W's second in Ireland this year, adds 47 professionals to S&W's Irish operations, enhancing their ability to provide integrated solutions to clients. The RDJ team involved in the transaction included several key members from various practices."

In a recent transaction, the law firm RDJ advised MC2 Accountants, a prominent Cork-based audit, tax, and advisory firm, on its acquisition by the UK accountancy group S&W. The acquisition signifies S&W's second foray into the Irish market this year, following its earlier acquisition of Beechwood Partners in Dublin. With the addition of MC2, S&W will enhance its Irish operations by incorporating 47 professionals, including four partners, bringing its total workforce in Ireland to over 160 employees. MC2 partner James Loughrey noted that this move will bolster their capacity to provide integrated solutions to clients amid a more complex business landscape. The RDJ cross-practice team involved in this transaction was led by Gillian Keating (Corporate and M&A) and included Maria Walsh, Elena Vassileva, Arabella Carr, Sarah Alexander (Corporate and M&A), John Cuddigan, Sarahjane O’Shea (Tax), and Aideen Farrelly (Real Estate).
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