Advisory firm Interpath has appointed Kirstie O'Flanagan as head of transaction services in Ireland as it seeks to create a full-service proposition in the deal advisory market.

The company is an established provider of financial advisory and restructuring services, and is growing its capabilities in transaction advisory and forensics.

Interpath also offers services in disputes, regulatory and compliance advisory, value creation, financial due diligence, corporate finance and debt advisory.

O'Flanagan has a proven track record of managing complex assignments on domestic and international buy and sell-side deals for both private equity and corporate clients as well as a number of large-scale capital markets transactions.

A fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, O'Flanagan has over 15 years of experience in professional services, including 11 years spent with Deloitte in London and Dublin as a member of the senior leadership team for their transaction services business.

“Kirstie’s appointment marks a significant step as we continue to scale our advisory offerings here in Ireland," said Kieran Wallace, managing director and head of Ireland for Interpath.

"Kirstie’s expertise and client-first approach make her an ideal fit to lead the firm’s Transaction Services team.

"This appointment reflects our commitment to achieve growth through investment in top talent and the delivery of best-in-class support to our clients across Ireland and internationally.”

Commenting on her appointment, O'Flanagan said: “I’m delighted to be joining Interpath at such an exciting time for both the business and the professional services market in Ireland.

"I am particularly excited about the opportunity for Interpath to really make its mark on Ireland’s thriving dealmaking community and bring the very best of the team’s experience to existing and new clients.

“Interpath’s entrepreneurial mindset, ambition and energy, along with the agile, dynamic and talented team that’s been built, were key differentiators that appealed to me in joining the group.

"I look forward to working across the established Interpath international network, and growing the Irish transactions practice, helping clients execute deals and unlock value.”

O'Flanagan will be based in Dublin and will work closely with teams across the island of Ireland and the wider Interpath network.

Interpath employs over 1,000 people across its 29 offices in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Hong Kong, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands.

Photo: Kirstie O'Flanagan. (Pic: Suplied)