We are pleased to announce that we advised Mediahuis on its acquisition of the leading Irish comparison platform Switcher.ie.
The CEO of Mediahuis Marketplaces, Xavier van Leeuwe, said the latest acquisition supports the group’s determination to grow in online comparison.
"The quality of the Switcher platform and brand is truly outstanding. We have full confidence that the combination of Carl’s (Switcher director Carl Gaywood) highly skilled team and our media expertise will pave the way for Switcher’s success as the clear number one in the Irish comparison market,” he said.
Over the past year, Switcher.ie has facilitated nearly 60,000 households to switch and save money.
Switcher.ie director Carl Gaywood said: “I am very proud of what we have achieved over the last ten years at Switcher.ie. We have not only helped thousands of Irish consumers make informed decisions about their finances but also developed a strong brand and loyal following.”
Our team included Alan O’Driscoll (Partner, Corporate and Commercial) and Jonathan O’Beirne (Associate, Corporate and Commercial).
The Flynn O’Driscoll team worked together with PWC Ireland team for finance and tax matters.