Firms To Watch: Dispute resolution

BHSM LLP is primarily known for insolvency and bankruptcy-related litigation, though has broader dispute resolution credentials in commercial litigation, commercial and residential property disputes and judicial review. Brian Baily leads the team, with managing partner Mark Homan providing further senior expertise in contentious insolvency matters.

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Anne O'Connell Solicitors

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Anne O’Connell Solicitors (AOC Solicitors) is a leading and award-winning Irish specialist Employment Law firm which was established in 2017 by our Principal, Anne O’Connell.

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A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP has an extensive record in high-stakes litigation, regulatory engagements and internal investigations. It has an established white-collar crime group that is noted for fraud, bribery and corruption, dawn raids, and market abuse and insider trading, among other areas. It is also recognised for representing financial services clients in regulatory investigations by domestic and international financial regulators. Enda Hurley, who has major case experience, and Dario Dagostino co-head the disputes and investigations group, the latter known for financial regulatory matters. The team also includes emerging names Tom Casey and Sarah Murphy. Kenan Furlong and Joe Kelly lead the white-collar crime group.

Practice head(s):

Enda Hurley; Dario Dagostino


Other key lawyers:

Kenan Furlong; Joe Kelly; Tom Casey; Marsha Coghlan; Ciarán Ó’Conluain; Sarah Murphy;  Chloe Culleton; Mark Devane; Nicholas Cole; Rebecca Martin


Testimonials

‘ALG is one of my “go to” external advisory firms. Across a range of practice areas, they provide outstanding support. Support through all levels – partner, senior associate and onwards is always excellent.’

‘Tom Casey, litigation partner, is a key advisor to me. He is attentive, professional, pragmatic, commercial and pitches advice well to me and business stakeholders. He presents his advice in an accessible and commercial way and is willing to engage in constructive conversations with clients, which serve to build confidence. Impressive!’

‘An unparalleled understanding of the regulator in the investigations space. An in-depth understanding of what is required in terms of information delivery, with clever prompts and probing questions meaning that we present our best possible case. If a deliverable is good enough for this team then it will pass the very closest scrutiny of everyone else. Tactically astute and detail orientated.’

‘Dario Dagostino has a superb understanding of the regulator and the way it thinks. He knows with uncanny accuracy the reaction that we are likely to get to a given play. He is quick to grasp concepts and gives a clear view in each case. Mark Devane has excellent attention to detail, which he applies in every aspect of his work. His advices are always well measured and well considered. Both gentlemen are professional and extremely pleasant to deal with.’

‘The litigation team at ALG are strong and devoted to delivering on their clients’ commercial objectives. They are responsive and creative.’

‘Tom Casey is a talented litigator with the perfect balance of restraint and aggression, tailored for the client and the situation. A safe pair of hands. Rebecca Martin is one to watch. Ability that defies her PQE. Strong, sensible and a really hard worker.’

Key clients

MAN Truck


Volkswagen Group AG and Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited


Allied Irish Banks Plc and EBS DAC


Permanent TSB plc


Carlyle Aviation Management Limited


Merx Aviation Servicing Limited


Novartis


Leslie Buckley


British American Tobacco


Broadway Barracuda Holdings, LLC and Ion Investment Group Limited (In Liquidation)


CBRE


Development Bank of South Africa


Barranafaddock Wind Farm Limited


Trustee of Amcor Pension Scheme


Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (In Special Liquidation)


Bank of Ireland


ED&F Man Liquid Products (Ireland) Limited


Safecharge Card Services Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised Volkswagen Group on its dealings with Irish regulatory investigations involving NOx and related Irish litigation.
  • Advised the former chairman of INM PLC on high-profile allegations regarding his work for the company.
  • Advised AIB and EBS on two separate Central Bank enforcement investigations relating to AIB Group’s engagements with tracker mortgage rate customers.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox is a leader in high-stakes disputes work, frequently representing clients in cases heard in the Commercial list of the High Court. As a top firm in Ireland, it is regularly engaged in cross-border cases. It remains noted for banking and financial services, real estate, tax, and white-collar crime disputes, along with having a well-established investigations practice. ‘Always the best lawyer in the room,‘ Eve Mulconry heads the litigation, dispute resolution and investigations team, representing an impressive mix of domestic and international clients in a wide range of cases. Andy Lenny is also a hugely experienced litigator with a fine record in antitrust disputes, M&A disputes, shareholder disputes and a leader in regulatory investigations. Joanelle O’Cleirigh is co-head of the corporate crime team, while Keith Smith and Richard Willis are also key partners. The firm is awash with talent amongst the younger partners, of counsels and associates.

Practice head(s):

Eve Mulconry


Other key lawyers:

Andy Lenny; Joanelle O’Cleirigh; Richard Willis; Keith Smith; Michael Twomey; Deirdre O’Mahony; Ryan Ferry; Amelia Walsh; Sean Carroll; Michael Egan; Kate O’Donohoe; Conall O’Shaughnessy; Tara Roche; Naoise Cosgrove; Robert MacCarthy


Testimonials

‘Arthur Cox is always well-resourced for dealing with any litigation job I instruct them on. The care and conduct of any case is first class. Their ability to deal with large-volume discovery exercises is particularly valuable. They have the technology back-up to deal with such exercises efficiently and the legal know-how to ensure it is done correctly.’

‘Keith Smith is a very savvy litigator. He is reliable in getting back promptly when advice is needed. Amelia Walsh is a sound and helpful solicitor. Robert MacCarthy is meticulous and hard-working.’

‘Keith Smith is a pragmatic and commercial advisor. His advice is clear and he focuses on what is important to the client. He has good strategic instincts. Amelia Walsh is a very experienced litigator with significant subject matter expertise. She is pragmatic and always very responsive and approachable. ’

‘Andy Lenny – excellent advisor, pragmatic, timely response and a valued business partner. Conall O’Shaughnessy – excellent knowledge of our business, tireless, dedicated to providing an excellent service.’

‘Richard Willis – excellent on client care, very responsive and never not available. Andy Lenny – hugely experienced, easy to work with. Conall O’Shaughnessy – approachable, calm and easy to work with.’

‘Richard Willis is excellent and manages our overall relationship very well. He has a team of very good lawyers who deliver when asked. Amelia Walsh is also superb. ’

‘Eve Mulconry is a standout lawyer. Always the best lawyer in the room. She never fails to deliver. If you are in the trenches, this is the lawyer to bring with you. ’

‘Excellent knowledge of the subject. Continuation of personnel dealing with the issue. Excellent speed of response.’

Key clients

AB Volvo (Publ)


Bank of Ireland


Central Bank of Ireland


Chanelle Pharma


CRH plc and Roadstone Limited


daa


Davy Target Investments PLC


Dawn Meats Ireland Unlimited Company


Facebook Ireland Limited


Hines Real Estate


The Clunetech Group


Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited (In Special Liquidation)


Island Capital Management Limited (and related entities)


KBC Bank plc


Marlet Property Group


McKesson Corporation


Ulster Bank DAC


MCD Productions


Green Property Group


Davy Hickey Properties


Religious Sisters of Charity


Ryanair DAC


Work highlights


  • Advised Energia in respect of a judicial review application against the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities in response to a decision published by the by the single energy market committee (a cross-jurisdictional body).
  • Advised PFS Card Services (Ireland) and EML Group on all aspects of a Central Bank of Ireland supervisory investigation.
  • Advised Hines Real Estate Ireland on defending cases challenging the grant of planning permission for over 1,100 residential units in Dublin city centre.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has a huge market share of representing clients before the High Court. It continues to be active in ADR and mediation, and is further noted for its specialisation in financial services, technology, life sciences, built environment and energy. The firm is also rated for public law and judicial review cases, and is at the forefront of regulatory investigations. Maurice Phelan leads the team and is a big name in the market. Colin Monaghan is rated for technology cases and regulatory investigations, while Peter Johnston is growing in stature. Former managing partner Declan Black is another senior figure in the team and Liam Guidera  heads the white-collar crime and investigations practice.

Practice head(s):

Maurice Phelan


Other key lawyers:

Liam Guidera; Colin Monaghan; Colm Farrell; Peter Johnston; James Morrin; Frank Flanagan


Testimonials

‘The MHC Dispute Resolution team brings a sophisticated understanding of their clients’ strategic and commercial objectives to the resolution of commercial disputes. The depth of technical knowledge and expertise means that potentially contentious matters are identified at an early (often embryonic) stage, which, coupled with timely advice, facilitates prompt resolution. MHC personnel are friendly and extremely responsive to their clients’ needs.’

‘Frank Flanagan is unparalleled when it comes to technical expertise across a breadth of subject areas. His facility with complex and obscure issues, coupled with a masterful command of court procedures, results in timely, cost-effective and innovative solutions, both in a court context and otherwise. Where a court application is required, Frank rarely fails to deliver the result.’

‘Peter Johnston is excellent. Possibly the best litigator of his generation in the Irish market.’

‘Colin Monaghan, partner – expert knowledge with a down to earth approach. Provides insightful, pragmatic advice and is a pleasure to work with. Katie Doyle, solicitor – provides clear, practical advice in a friendly and confident manner.’

‘Maurice Phelan reads the room and tailors delivery of his advice accordingly to ensure that it lands. He brings huge experience to complex litigation matters but also brings a calm influence in sometimes heated and difficult circumstances. He is an excellent communicator at all levels.’

‘I found Maurice Phelan to be the best by far I have encountered in terms of dispute resolution. He inspires confidence and combines it with strong communication. Fast response. Urgency when needed. Calmness when needed and, above all else, a deep insight into what the other side is thinking, what they will do next and the understanding of how overwhelmed his client can be in the situation they have found themselves in.’

‘Peter Johnston is a stand-out partner, not just within MHC, but in this field. He is a brilliant litigator with exceptional ability and commitment to client service. But more than that, he focuses strategically on what you as the client require in your industry and tailors his advice accordingly.’

‘Colin Monaghan was extremely competent from the outset and was confident all would be resolved. He put my mind at ease during my first conversation with him, during an incredibly stressful time in my life. Any other lawyer or anyone I spoke to made it clear it would be very very difficult to take a case against the landlord in question (who was using various bullying tactics to intimidate me). All was resolved within a matter of days.’

Key clients

CDB Aviation DAC


WhatsApp Ireland Limited


Bank of Scotland plc


Meridian Global VAT Services


Commission for Communications Regulation


Skysong Innovations LLC


Meta Platforms Ireland Limited


Permanent TSB Plc


Commission for Communications Regulation


Commission for Regulation of Utilities


Work highlights


  • Acted for CDB Aviation in its insurance claim to recover the sum of approximately €411m from its insurers, arising from losses sustained from the leasing of nine aircraft to various Russian airlines.
  • Acted for Meta in appeals and judicial review proceedings before the Irish High Court, as well as annulment actions before the General Court of the European Union, of four separate decisions of the Irish Data Protection Commission to fine Meta for infringements of the GDPR.
  • Acted for Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle Racing in High Court Commercial List proceedings against Glanbia Foods Ireland.

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP fields a substantial team of dispute resolution specialists with large numbers at every level of seniority. It has a major market share of commercial cases before the High Court. The firm continues to be recognised for financial services disputes, regulatory enforcement cases and investigations. The firm is also noted for technology and data privacy disputes. It remains active in competition follow-on damages actions and insurance coverage disputes. Deirdre Crowley has transferred from the technology and innovation group into the regulatory investigations team to focus on technology and privacy matters. Nicola Dunleavy has a huge reputation in the market and Julie Murphy-O’Connor is a prominent name in banking-related asset recovery and enforcement matters, along with commercial court disputes. Karen Reynolds is a leader in financial services regulatory investigations. April McClements specialises in insurance litigation, and Michael Byrne in technology and data-related cases. Ruadhán Kenny and Connor Cassidy were promoted to partner in January 2024.

Practice head(s):

Nicola Dunleavy; Julie Murphy O’Connor


Other key lawyers:

Angela Brennan; Karen Reynolds; April McClements; Michael Byrne; Ruadhán Kenny; Connor Cassidy


Testimonials

‘The Matheson team has been very supportive in a claim situation our company had in Ireland. Several times their prompt assistance and advices were needed at short notice and the Matheson team always supported us in a timely matter in this true Tier 1 practice.’

‘Nicola Dunleavy, Senior Partner, is extremely competent and I have personally worked with her since 2016 and always received the best support, although team members reporting to her have done much of the ground works the last years. However, as soon as presence in customer negotiation meetings are needed, she has always been present in person.’

‘Ruadhán Kenny has been very involved the last 6 years and always gives full attention and excellent support.’

‘Matheson have a highly effective and skilled Dispute Resolution team, who are able to astutely assess the art of the possible in respect of any litigation, whether the client is a potential or actual plaintiff, or defendant, as the case may be. In respect of a very important High Court action that the Dispute Resolution team took on our behalf against the FSPO, the team’s view of matters was invariably proven to be correct at each given stage of the litigation, even when the matter was appealed to the Court of Appeal by the FSPO.’

‘The team provided authoritative, readily-understandable advice, which inspired confidence in our company and reassurance in respect of our decision to commence proceedings against the State, a decision made further to Matheson’s advice, and one which was subsequently vindicated when we successfully defended the FSPO’s appeal in the Court of Appeal.’

‘I have dealt with April McClements and her team in respect of several litigations and highly sensitive disputes. April is able to read a litigation in a highly astute way, instilling confidence in her client’s decision to commence proceedings. April is a very friendly and engaging lawyer, who manages a given litigation from start to finish in a highly professional manner. April is not afraid to call out weaknesses that she may identify in a given case, but is able to adapt and plan for these so as to secure the likely success of the litigation as a whole, on the assumption that any such weaknesses are not fatal to the case.’

‘Karen Reynolds and her team have been supporting us through a particularly sensitive and bitterly-contested dispute, that we have been pulled into (through no fault of our own) between two third parties. Karen stepped into the breach on this one, and was able to cut through the “white noise” and ascertain exactly what was going in a calm and professional manner, all whilst taking a firm and no-nonsense approach to engagements with the third parties’ solicitors, in what must have been a very trying dispute to “unwind”. We are now approaching the “endgame” with a successful resolution in sight. Karen is a very effective litigator who can be relied upon to comprehensively and resolutely safeguard her client’s interests.’

‘For me, Connor Cassidy has been a standout individual. Very consistent and reliable. I have learned from him and his decisions around our cases. We know he is supported in the background by Julie Murphy O’Connor and are very grateful for that knowledge on our side.’

Key clients

Nordic Aviation Capital dac and associated entities


BOC Aviation Ireland Limited and associated entities


Avolon Aerospace Ltd and associated entities


Goshawk Aviation Limited and various companies associated with the above


Iveco Group N.V., CNH Industrial N.V. and Stellantis N.V


Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited (formerly Independent News and Media)


Opel Automobile GmbH, Vauxhall Motors Limited and Opel Ireland Limited (now Leeson Motors Limited) (all part of or related to the Stellantis Group)


Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited and Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland Limited (“Volkswagen”)


Philip Morris


Centric Health


Work highlights


  • Advised Avolon Aircraft Leasing Limited, Nordic Aviation Capital DAC, BOC Aviation (Ireland) Limited, Goshawk Aviation Limited, in relation to four of six proceedings in Ireland in relation to irrecoverable aircraft in Russia.
  • Defended Iveco Group N.V., CNH Industrial N.V. and Stellantis N.V in a significant number of High Court Irish claims following on the European Commission’s decision to fine truck producers €2.93bn for participating in a cartel.
  • Advised Mediahuis Ireland Group (formerly Independent News and Media) on its defence and resolution of multiple sets of proceedings issued by high profile former senior executives, journalists and employees arising out of the ODCE and DPC Investigation into a data security incident and the subsequent inspection by High Court appointed inspectors to the company.

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a well-developed commercial litigation practice, coupled with strength in contentious public law matters; it has vast experience in judicial reviews and statutory appeals. It has achieved further growth in highly-regulated areas, including data protection, market abuse regulations and competition. Catherine Derrig has an established reputation in commercial and regulatory disputes, and is also noted for contentious competition matters. ‘Top class litigatorRosaleen Byrne is a leader in contentious regulatory matters, including financial services and telecoms cases. Helen Kilroy is a seasoned figure in shareholder disagreements and breach of warranty claims, and in insurance disputes. Roddy Bourke is an outstanding practitioner in product liability cases. Brian Quigley and Ciara Ryan are also highly rated. Bébhinn Bollard and Amy Brick were promoted to the partnership in May 2023. Karyn Harty has left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Michael Murphy; Ciara Ryan


Other key lawyers:

Michelle Doyle; Rosaleen Byrne; Helen Kilroy; Brian Quigley; Audrey Byrne; Catherine Derrig; Michael Coonan; Amy Brick; Bébhinn Bollard; Marie-Alice Cleary


Testimonials

‘MF are unique because they take great care to understand your business and how they can add value in whatever discipline is required. They are innovative in so far as they invest in young companies in the hope that a deeper relationship will prevail at a later stage. They take a very collaborative approach in everything they do, valuing their customers greatly.’

‘I have to say that throughout my whole relationship with MF, I always felt like they had my back and had our interest at heart. Their people are a class act, equipped with the necessary skills to excel above the competition coupled with a wonderful easy going relationship management style designed to put their customers at ease. It’s hard to single out individuals but Rory and Catherine as partners are humble and sincere but more importantly steeped with integrity in everything they do. Their teams follow their lead, which makes the whole MF experience so easy. Many organisations could learn from their approach to looking after customers.

‘Michelle Doyle is pragmatic and solutions-focused. She understands service delivery and gets the job done quickly and efficiently. She is microscopic in her analysis and presents it in a user friendly manner. Ciara Ryan is an excellent technical lawyer and is comprehensive in her file knowledge. She is pragmatic and focused in addressing client needs.’

‘Helen Kilroy is someone you want on your side when there’s a fight at play. She has a unique ability to distill complex technical information and find a solution to a problem that no one has yet thought of. Catherine Derrig has an ability to find the crux of the problem, and turn it into a positive for the client.’

‘The MCF team are genuinely a pleasure to deal with, from my perspective as a barrister. They are universally smart, commercial in their outlook and never get too flustered.’

‘Beibhinn Bollard, recently appointed a partner, is smart, hard working and unflappable. Rosaleen Byrne is a top-class litigator who is a pleasure to deal with, while always protecting her client’s interests. Michael Coonan is smart and sensible. Helen Kilroy is the best mediator in the country.’

‘Bebhinn Bollard is a stand out partner, she combines exceptional ability with a calm demeanour and strategic focus. ’

‘Audrey Byrne stands out as an impressive litigator and investigator, able to simplify the most complex fact patterns to get to the heart of the problem. A pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Altum Capital Management LLC


Amazon


Biogen MA Inc and Biogen International GmbH (“Biogen”)


Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)


Central Bank of Ireland


CHC Ireland DAC


Commission for Communications Regulation


DAF Trucks NV and DAF Trucks Deutschland GmbH


Davy Hickey


DePuy International Limited


Dublin Airport Authority plc


Galway County Council


General Motors


Grunenthal GmbH


Hypertrust Limited (part of the Loyola Group), Aberken Limited (part of the Chris Kelly Group)


Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (in Special Liquidation)


Limerick City and County Council


LinkedIn


Malin Corporation plc


Marlet Property Group


Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited


MGG California LLC


National Transport Authority


Origin Enterprises Plc


Ronan Real Estate Group Limited


Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority


SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, Global Aviation Equipment Leasing 1 Ireland Limited and Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited


The Sellers of Barracuda FX Limited


The Voluntary Health Insurance Board


Trafalgar Trafhold Limited, Instantania Holdings Limited, Kamara Limited and Bairiki Incorporated


Transport Infrastructure Ireland


Twitter


Work highlights


  • Represented SMBC Aviation Capital in Commercial Court proceedings, in which it seeks an indemnity from its insurers (16 different insurers across multiple jurisdictions, including Lloyds insurers), arising out of the loss of 34 aircraft on lease to Russian airlines.
  • Acted for Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (in Special Liquidation) in its action against EY, claiming damages for breach of contract, negligence and breach of duty in relation to EY’s audit of Anglo’s financial statements from 1996 to 2008 and its failure to identify certain transactions carried out by Anglo’s former chairman, Sean FitzPatrick, with Irish Nationwide Building Society in connection with his loans with Anglo between 1996 and 2008.
  • Acted for the Central Bank of Ireland in relation to the application of the Russian sanctions regime to winding up proceedings and a directions application brought in respect of what is likely to be a significant litigation.

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP has a highly impressive team with a string of top practitioners at senior, mid and junior levels. The team is led by Garrett Breen, who has more than 30 years’ experience in dispute resolution and is a recognised leader in general commercial litigation, and partnership and shareholder disputes. The firm is frequently engaged in cases admitted to the Commercial List of the High Court, and, like others, the dispute resolution department has developed a greater focus on contentious regulatory matters. Paul Convery is another senior figure, who has appeared in a series of major sanctions-related cases and competition disputes. Fergus Doorly is noted for shareholder disputes, fraud and asset recovery cases. Managing partner Owen O’Sullivan is also rated for shareholder and investment disputes. Mary Cooney is an ‘up and coming star‘. Gerard James and Michelle Martin were promoted to partner in 2023. Lisa Carty  has left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Garrett Breen


Other key lawyers:

Owen O’Sullivan; Paul Convery; Fergus Doorly; Laura Murdock; Deirdre O’Donovan; Laura Scott; Hilary Rogers; Gerard James; Michelle Martin; Margaret Muldowney; Mary Cooney


Testimonials

‘William Fry have a tier 1 litigation team in Dublin. They are involved in many of the main cases, across a huge spectrum of litigation ranging from commercial law to public law. They also have a very interesting mix of private and state/public body clients, which shows how much their litigation skills are in demand.’

‘Laura Scott is one of the leading lights in Irish litigation. She is incredibly calm and measured in her approach and has impeccable judgment. She can turn her hand at any type of litigation and has the “Midas touch” with clients.’

‘Garrett Breen is generally always available or available within a short period of time for a phone call and Michelle Martin has excellent knowledge and provides very clear advice.’

‘Gerard James is a rising star. Attention to detail, enthusiasm and networking skills are outstanding.’

‘Paul Convery is the litigation partner of choice for me at William Fry. He has career-long experience in dispute resolution, and is a calm and collected lawyer with an exceptional client service ethic.’

‘Laura Murdock is very personable to deal with and is a key advisor to us on all matters regarding disputes. She is keen to assist, being responsive where we have tight deadlines. She is a pleasure to work with and remains upbeat at all times.’

‘Hilary Rogers is a standout individual that we worked with. Responsive, tenacious, calm, she quickly became a trusted adviser. She listens well, she understands our values, our risk appetite and gives good advice but is able to tailor our approach. She is very articulate and comes up with really good ideas in terms of strategy and negotiation. We are very glad she is in our corner.’

‘Margaret Muldowney – very experienced litigator, calm, professional and an excellent communicator with clients. Mary Cooney – up and coming star in the firm, passionate about her cases and fights hard for her clients.’

Key clients

Andrena Moynihan


Ava Trade (EU) Limited


Ava Trade Limited


Avonburg


Boehringer Ingelheim


Coimisiún na Meán


Boots Ireland


Deliveroo (Roofoods Limited)


Denis O’Brien and related entities


Department of Finance


Dr Edmond Harty


Donegal County Council


Eirgrid PLC


Eli Lilly


Fingal County Council


Glanbia DAC / Tirlán


GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)


Havila Kystruten


Hines / King Street Capital


Hines GREIT II Ireland Fund ICAV


Investor Compensation Company DAC


Just Eat Ireland


Kieran Wallace, KPMG (As liquidator)


Maybourne Hotel Group


Mazepin, UCCU, Uralchem, Bolotnikova & Konyaev


Nordic Aviation Capital DAC


RSM Ireland


Skyscanner


Suzuki GB plc


Swan Hellenic


Synopsys Inc


Uniphar


Valeo


Zimmer & Peacock AS /Zimmer & Peacock Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised Donegal County Council on the defence of 2000+ claims brought by homeowners alleging damage to homes as a result of defective concrete blocks.
  • Acted for members of the Qatari Royal Family, Maybourne Hotel Group, Société D’éxploitation Et De Détention Hoteliere Vista, and senior executives of both entities in two sets of defamation proceedings initiated as a result of the alleged publication of purportedly defamatory comments linked to multiple Maybourne developments.
  • Represented Cintra Infrastructuras Internacional in a landmark tax case that considered if the sale of shares in an Irish public-private partnership company by a Spanish company was within the charge to Irish capital gains tax.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard has dispute resolution at the heart of its Dublin practice, with a large team of senior, mid-ranking and junior lawyers. It represents a mix of domestic and international businesses and financial institutions, the latter group growing as a consequence of the Dublin office’s integration into the international firm. Public and state bodies are also part of the client base. Professional negligence, financial services disputes, media and broadcasting, product liability and personal injury, banking enforcement and regulatory cases form a large proportion of the practice. Ronan O’Neill remains a big name in the market, including in financial and regulatory cases. Caoilfhionn Ní Chuanacháin is a leading talent in financial services litigation, property cases and professional negligence. Department head Maura Connolly is noted for employment and regulatory disputes, while Paul Dempsey is rated for insolvency and debt recovery cases. David Heneghan was promoted to partner in 2023 and Terry Leggett has retired.

Practice head(s):

Maura Connolly


Other key lawyers:

Rachel Shanley; Caoilfhionn Ní Chuanacháin; Ronan O’Neill; Paul Dempsey; David Cantrell


Testimonials

‘I use this firm for all dispute resolution and insolvency work in Ireland.’

‘Paul Dempsey is an outstanding attorney to whom we entrust all of our dispute resolution issues and through whom we coordinate insolvency matters as they arise from time to time. ’

‘We use Maura Connolly and she is top of our list when it comes to representing us in what can be very difficult situations. Maura combines detailed knowledge, authority and negotiation skills to ensure our interests are met. She has a team with a combination of personalities and qualities who complement each other. We know our best interests will be served by Maura and her team.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard knows our business inside out because it has taken the time to learn. On new instruction, we need not repeat the same practice and process. We have one dedicated senior partner who we trust entirely.’

‘We are always given expectations according to Irish law and what we can do. Advice is clear and concise. When outcomes are not favourable, we still wish to use the same trusted team.’

‘On dispute resolution, Maura Connolly is exemplary. Thoroughly professional and totally reliable.’

‘No detail is too small – at no point have I been concerned that the team has overlooked any matter or not considered my opinion. In particular, the follow up notes after discussions and consultations ensure that, as a client, I’m included and involved where appropriate.’

‘I’ve been working with Maura Connolly since November 2020 and she has professionally managed the legal team, opposing legal teams and Counsel with composure and focus through out a very complex and emotional corporate dispute.’

Work highlights


Beauchamps LLP

Beauchamps LLP handles a high volume of High Court cases and remains a significant player in large-scale disputes, including aviation cases linked to the war in Ukraine and ongoing business interruption insurance cases in the hospitality sector. Regulatory cases are another growth area and Pat McInerney joined from Holmes O'Malley Sexton in May 2023 to lead the public sector and regulatory division. Emma Keegan  heads the litigation and dispute resolution department, with an established record in corporate, financial and regulatory disputes. Thomas O’Dwyer is another experienced litigator, leading many of the firm’s headline engagements and has further expertise in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Barry Cahir is prominent in commercial disputes and insolvency cases.

Practice head(s):

Emma Keegan


Other key lawyers:

Thomas O’Dwyer; Barry Cahir; Sharon Delaney; Edward Lyons; Ciara Murphy


Testimonials

‘Extremely client focused and will go above and beyond to deliver excellent service.’

‘Emma Keegan stands out particularly to me. Extremely commercial. Always takes time for clients. Willing to really engage and understand the goals of clients.’

‘Ready access to partners and an experienced team.’

‘Thomas O’Dwyer – astute, pro-active and pragmatic.’

‘The Beauchamps team and, in particular, Tom O’Dwyer are very client focused. Tom is really approachable and understands the client’s needs.’

‘Thomas O’Dwyer is a great litigator and advisor.’

‘We have worked closely with Beauchamps for a number of years. They are always ready to meet our demands and have the unique ability to be aware of the environment in which we operate and the challenges we face. That is what sets them apart from other players in the market.’

‘Thomas O’Dwyer is razor sharp. He doesn’t just understand the law, he understands the business environment in which we operate and always tailors his strategy around the solution that works for our business. Thomas O’Dwyer has been a key strategic advisor for our business.’

Key clients

AIG Europe SA


Allied Irish Banks plc


Bowbeck DAC


Cerberus


Chief Inspector of Social Services


City Jet


Colony Capital


CORU (the Health and Social Care Professionals Regulator)


daa (Dublin Airport Authority)


Danske Bank


Deloitte


Dengrove DAC


DigitalBridge Inc


Dublin City Council


Dublin Port Company


Ennis Property Finance DAC (Goldman Sachs entity)


Enterprise Ireland


Everyday Finance


EY


An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC)


Grant Thornton


HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority)


Huawei Technologies (Ireland) Co. Limited


Humanist Association of Ireland


IDA Ireland


KBC Bank Ireland plc


Kenmare Property Finance (Goldman Sachs entity)


Kildare County Council


KPMG


Law Society of Ireland


Leinster Overview Concepts Limited t/a Sean’s Bar


Link Group


Mars Capital


Meenacloghspar Wind Ireland Limited


Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC


Permanent TSB


PWC


Respond


Same Deutz Fahr


Seniors Money Mortgages


Shelbourne Park Stadium


Start Mortgages


The Arts Council


The Central Bank of Ireland


The Health & Safety Authority


Same Deutz Fahr


Seniors Money Mortgages


Shelbourne Park Stadium


Start Mortgages


The Arts Council


The Central Bank of Ireland


The Health & Safety Authority


The Mental Health Commission


The Perfume Shop


The Premier League


The Residential Tenancies Board


The Salvation Army


U2


Ulster Bank


Zalando (new)


Work highlights


  • Acted for AIG Europe SA in defence of a number of Commercial Court proceedings by Irish based Aircraft Lessors concerning the impounding of aircraft in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
  • Acted for Meenacloghspar Wind Ireland Limited in defence of a 50-day High Court action where the plaintiffs seek orders to dismantle a wind farm.
  • Acted for The Football Association Premier League Limited in proceedings against internet service providers to prevent unlawful live streaming of matches.

ByrneWallace LLP

ByrneWallace LLP has continued to grow its presence in cyber-crime and data breaches, along with white-collar crime and investigations. It is a leading player in contentious public sector matters, acting for state and public agencies in the health, educational, property and tourism sectors. It also remains active in representing private sector clients before the Commercial Court. Jon Legorburu is head of the litigation and dispute resolution team, and is rated for public sector cases, regulatory investigations and white-collar crime. Mona Costelloe has broad expertise across the disputes arena, including regulatory enforcement. Seán O’Donnell is noted for contentious regulatory matters, and data protection and cyber-crime cases. Mark O’Shaughnessy and Valerie Hourigan are also key partners.

Practice head(s):

Jon Legorburu


Other key lawyers:

Mona Costelloe; Seán O’Donnell; Valerie Hourigan; Mark O’Shaughnessy; Helen Gibbons


Testimonials

‘We have worked with the BW team for many years on several legal disputes. Every time and every project has been different and not always the same resources, however the quality of partners and associates is always excellent. Teams always give strategic advice, not always what might be expected, and always consider alternatives to strategy for our consideration.’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy – always very strong strategic and commercial legal advice, sees the issue from many angles. Mark is also very practical and easy to understand, he always is available and keeps meetings focused and on point. He is also easy to get along with, and very personable.’

‘The practice has a knowledgeable and articulate team who are willing to listen but also provide good insight and advice. They take initiative in respect of protecting their clients’ interests.’

‘Mark O’ Shaughnessy in particular is always available, sources particular requirements, expert witnesses, is well-versed on data protection and articulate and engaging when engaging with third parties on our behalf. ’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy’s clarity, tenacity and diligence never dull his empathy. His collegiate humanity is a real differentiator. I feel real gratitude to have journeyed with Mark and his team.’

‘The team have a highly collaborative approach and are able to put across a key point of law and precedent in a clear fashion.’

‘Great listeners. Concise in advise. Responsive. Available.’

‘The main person we deal with is Helen Gibbons. From my point of view, the most important thing is I trust her and have confidence in her ability.’

Work highlights


DAC Beachcroft Dublin

DAC Beachcroft Dublin is part of a global firm that is at the forefront of insurance litigation. The Dublin team has broad dispute resolution expertise including contractual disputes, property cases, judicial review and insolvency matters. It has continued to expand its presence in defamation and IP and brand protection. Its senior team all hail from Ireland’s leading law firms, including Lisa Broderick, one of the leaders in the market. Rowena McCormack is another prominent dispute resolution practitioner who is earning accolades from clients and the market. Niamh McKeever is a senior figure in medical negligence cases.

Practice head(s):

Lisa Broderick; Rowena McCormack


Other key lawyers:

Julie-Ann Binchy; Niamh McKeever


Testimonials

‘During my time as professional advisor, with responsibility for health regulatory affairs, I worked extensively with Niamh McKeever of Beachcroft DAC. She worked on a multi-year project that, resulted in the successful negotiation of several amendments to the 2005 Health and Social Care Professionals Act; thus creating an enhanced regime of Statutory regulation for allied health professionals in Ireland. The expertise and diligence of Niamh McKeever at Beachcroft DAC was without compare in other legal firms.’

‘I found that Niamh McKeever in Beachcroft DAC was peerless in terms of her knowledge of health care regulatory frameworks and legislation, advice on tactical matters related to stakeholder negotiation and coordinating legal with public affairs strategies, and dedication; Ms McKeever has frequently made herself available to offer legal advice and crisis management to my organisation.’

‘The team makes a genuine attempt to understand us, our business, our stakeholders and our issues. The advice provided is relevant, strategic and useful, and the approach is facilitative, supportive and applies integrity.’

Key clients

Wealth Options Trustees Limited


Large International Construction Firm; Large International Engineering Firm; Zurich


BT Communications Ireland Limited


CARLOS FERNANDEZ CASADO, S.L.


Carlson Wagonlit Travel


Large International Industrial Manufacturer and Supplier


Tata Steel UK Limited


Large Financial and Pensions Advisory Firm


The Medical Council


Lloyd’s Insurance Company SA


Work highlights


  • Acted for Wealth Options Trustees in relation to the ongoing liquidations of two companies.
  • Acted for Zurich in relation to the defence of proceedings issued in the High Court against an international construction firm and an international engineering firm as policy holders, in relation to a mixed-use development in Dublin.
  • Represented BT Communications Ireland in relation to Commercial Court proceedings issued by Eircom against the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) in respect of a direction made by ComReg.

Dillon Eustace

Dillon Eustace is a leader in financial services litigation, including cases involving investment funds and banks. The firm also has an established presence in shareholder disputes, fraud cases, regulatory matters and investigations, insurance coverage disputes and personal injury. Head of department John Doyle is hugely experienced in commercial disputes, as are Peter Bredin and John O’Riordan, along with David Kavanagh, who is noted for media and defamation cases.

Practice head(s):

Paul Breen


Other key lawyers:

John Doyle; John O’Riordan; Peter Bredin; Rachel Turner; David Kavanagh


Testimonials

‘We have found the service provided to be excellent and Peter Bredin was very much hands-on, which is what we required given the sensitivity of the situation.

‘Peter Bredin was excellent in his support and this helped our volunteer directors to feel that they could rely on his judgement and expertise in the matters involved.’

‘Peter Bredin was the partner who managed a dispute resolution for us. He not only did the disciplined legal work, but was also attentive and listened to our desires and approaches. He advised us well with barristers and was realistic in his guidance. People don’t know how to go through these things and it’s really valuable for a client.’

Key clients

David Kelly


Graiguearidda Limited


Amaranthine Parnters I, LLC


Principal Logistics Technologies


Waystone


KPMG


Balbec Capital


Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC


Global Underwriting


CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang


DID Electrical


AIB


Zurich


Starr Insurance


Gradual Investments Limited


Deloitte


RSA


Travelers


AXA


National Asset Management Agency


Sunday Business Post


Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland


Havbell DAC


Irish Daily Mail / Irish Mail on Sunday


American Airlines


Securispeed


Fighting Blindness


Grant Thornton


Work highlights


  • Acted for a shareholder and former director of Web Summit, David Kelly, in a series of high-profile disputes before the Irish Commercial court against both Web Summit and another shareholder in Web Summit.
  • Acted for Principal Logistics Technologies in Commercial Court proceedings seeking damages for breaches of warranties.
  • Acted for an aircraft leasing company in obtaining recognition in the Irish Courts of a several-$100m judgment of the Courts of New York, including securing a pre- and post-judgment mareva injunction and the appointment of a receiver to preserve assets.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland has a significant focus on dispute resolution matters and fields a large team with a variety of specialisms. It has continued to grow its presence in risk management and regulatory investigations, advising a range of corporates and financial services firms, with dispute resolution department head Pamela O’Neill and senior figure Stephen Barry to the fore. The firm remains active in Commercial Court cases and is noted for its expertise in public and administrative law, healthcare and insurance defence work; Emma Meagher has joined as a consultant to reinforce the healthcare litigation area, particularly medical negligence. Eoin MacAodha is noted for regulatory matters and investigations, along with public administrative law and white-collar crime. Dermot McEvoy, Norman Fitzgerald and Stephen Barry are also highly rated by clients.

Practice head(s):

Pamela O’Neill


Other key lawyers:

Norman Fitzgerald; Neil O’Mahony; Dermot McEvoy; Stephen Barry; Graham Kenny; Eoin MacAodha; Cillian Hunter McGowan; Eoghan Flynn


Testimonials

‘Dermot McEvoy and Eoghan Flynn from Eversheds bring a unique blend of expertise and client-centric focus to their practice. Dermot, as a dedicated partner, plays a pivotal role in setting their practice apart. His unwavering commitment to clients is evident through his deep knowledge of cases and proactive team management. One of the practice’s key strengths is Dermot’s hands-on approach. He closely monitors and follows every aspect of the case, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. This attention to detail provides clients with a sense of security, knowing that their legal matters are in capable hands. In terms of innovation, Dermot and Eoghan have introduced several forward-thinking approaches to their practice. They have leveraged technology to enhance collaboration, making communication more efficient and transparent. Additionally, their commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a broad range of perspectives and talents within the team, enriching the quality of service provided.’

‘Eversheds bring their expertise and skills to the fore in a client-friendly and easy-to-understand manner. From the outset, they set out to identify the issues (in our group of companies case these have been complex and multi jurisdictional), set out a strategy and keep the client informed vis a vis execution.

‘Graham Kenny has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Irish insolvency legislation. In many of the cases we have been involved in, he has presented the case to the High Court (without instructing counsel) and has received significant praise for his advocacy skills. This is unique from a client perspective, as the uncomfortable detachment from client and barrister is removed. It also has had a significant reduction on costs and is a unique service provided by Mr Kenny and Eversheds. In this particular area of law, it is their USP.’

‘Graham Kenny and Cillian Hunter McGowan are available to me 24/7. I am involved in a significant commercial dispute which has been ongoing and I find that Graham Kenny goes above and beyond when it comes to guiding me through the process and explaining the legal terms and various regulations. He is also of great support, for those days when you think its just not worth it. ’

‘Norman Fitzgerald – Solid, calm, knowledgeable, unflappable. Pragmatic and business focussed.’

‘Graham Kenny has exceptional experience and is an expert in this field of insolvency and restructuring. He has an unique ability to work and mediate with stakeholders. He has the skills to engage with litigious shareholders in a strategic manner. Graham and team always focus on the commercial reality and outcome that is best for the client, employees and shareholders.’

‘The reputation of Graham Kenny, with his strong team, speaks for itself. Graham is invested in his clients, working day and night to see his clients are best served.’

‘Dermot McEvoy has a tremendous experience in dispute resolution in particular in construction sector. Dermot has a great pool of talented professionals that he draws on for expert input on any issue of a construction project. His extensive experience in working for a wide range of clients in the construction sector has resulted in his valued strategic approach to dispute resolution. His strong professional attitude has resulted in high standards in his team and in the other parties involved in the litigation. Dermot stands out for his competence in legal and construction matters, his effective communications with his client and the responsiveness to our needs and concerns. He has always been keenly aware of timelines, milestones and approaching deadlines to great effect for his client. Dermot has a superb mind and particular ability to resolve problems. I would highly recommend Dermot McEvoy and his team.’

Key clients

AIB


AIG


Allianz Insurance plc


Amcor Holding


Arderin Distillery Limited


Bank of Scotland


Breedon Group and Lagan Asphalt and Cement


Cairn Homes


Ciaran and Colum Butler, Starbucks and Leisureplex


CNG Europe Energy SAS


Commission for Regulation of Utilities


CyrusONE


Dublin Cinema Group


Doyle Shipping Group


Dublin Port


Dunboy Property & Construction Limited


Earlsfort East Point Limited


Financial Services Ombudsman


FSPO


G4S


Gefion Finans A/S Limited (in bankruptcy)


Gembira & Richmond Homes


Gradam Communications Limited


Hammond Lane Metal Company and Clearway Disposals Limited


Hibernia Reit


HID Global


John Sisk (Holdings) Limited & Wilton Works


Johnson Controls


KBC Bank


Killeen Engineering


Kingspan plc


Krispy Kream


L. Behan Aggregates and Recycling Limited


Musgrave plc


Nexus and PHP Group Limited


Orla Costelloe


Passive Windows Limited


Payzone


Pensions Ombudsman


Pepper Finance


PIAB


Rockwell Automation Limited


Ronan Group Real Estate


Schindler Lifts


Stena Line


Suir Engineering


Tetrarch Capital


Ulster Bank


Vantage Data Centres Europe


Viterbi Limited


Waterful Limited


Walls Construction Limited


Waterman Moylan


WeWork


Word Perfect Translations


Yellow River Windfarm Limited


Work highlights


  • Acted for National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) as a co-defendant in the primary cases being pursued regarding the mica/defective blocks issues in Co. Donegal.
  • Acted for RGRE Grafton Limited in proceedings concerning a dispute over the ownership of six stained glass windows, valued at in excess of €2m.
  • Acted for the plaintiffs Persona Digital Telephony Limited and Sigma Wireless Networks Limited in a single claim before the Irish Courts over alleged interference and corruption on the part of a then government minister and a leading businessman in the competition for the grant of the second mobile phone licence in 1995.

Hayes Solicitors LLP

Hayes Solicitors LLP remains a leader in healthcare litigation, especially the defence of clinical negligence claims, including catastrophic injury claims; it has acted for the Medical Protection Society (MPS) for decades and has expanded its healthcare team at consultant and associate level. It is also active in healthcare regulatory investigations and inquiries. Public sector, financial services, retail and manufacturing, technology and construction are further areas of strength. Managing partner Joe O’Malley is head of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with David Phelan also recognised for big-ticket commercial litigation. Mary Hough and Kevin Dunne are key names in healthcare cases.

Practice head(s):

Joe O’Malley; Mary Hough


Other key lawyers:

Matthew Austin; David Phelan; Robbie Slattery; Jeremy Erwin; Stephen McGuinness; Michael Kelly


Testimonials

‘Subject matter expertise. Availability and response times. Commercial and pragmatic. Skilled practitioners with ability to communicate with lay persons to ensure complex matters understood. Ease of access with speedy responses. In particular, Jeremy Erwin and Michael Kelly have proved to be valuable partners on difficult cases and, in addition, proactively volunteered to present to wider team on an interesting and complex topic. ’

‘Jeremy Erwin, partner in the commercial litigation department, is a standout individual. He is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely pragmatic. He is an excellent soundboard, very approachable and always goes out of his way to be available and goes above and beyond to assist. He has an amazing knack of simplifying complicated issues. ’

‘This practice is exceptional in terms of the service it provides. ‘The solicitors are always well informed, professional and highly efficient in terms of the management of clients and the resolution of disputes. The managing partner of the firm is a very good leader and his influence is obvious in terms of the level of service that is provided.’

‘The Hayes team is first-class and has real strength in depth. I am hugely impressed by the breadth of expertise they can deploy.’

‘Joe O’Malley is brilliant – very clever but also commercial and brilliant to deal with. Robbie Slattery is also a very good member of the team.’

‘Hayes Solicitors LLP delivers an excellent all round service with top class partners supported by highly efficient and hard working associates and solicitors. Joseph O’Malley is highly-intelligent, excellent with clients and extremely hard working – the complete package. Jeremy Erwin is also highly regarded. He is tenacious and diligent, always working for the client.’

‘Hayes are immensely experienced and pragmatic, very strong with clients. Joe O’Malley and Robbie Slattery are hugely experienced, savvy, down to earth, good with client management and great with detail and complexity.’

Hayes Solicitors is world class. They are capable of handling complex, cross border litigation matters and are tireless and persuasive litigators. I trust partner Joe O’Malley with large and complex litigation matters.’

Key clients

AIB


Arabic Computer Systems and National Technology Group


Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants


Bank of Ireland


Bord Gais Energy


Clare Civil Engineering


Conor MacGuill


Country Manor Hotels Limited


Dental Protection (Healthcare)


EFG Bank AG


Kirby Healy Chartered Accountants


Medical Protection Society (Healthcare)


NAMA


NCPS


OHM Group


Primark


Robert Stöllinger (former Managing Partner KPMG Budapest)


Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI)


State Claims Agency (Healthcare & EL/PL)


The Irish Times


Tony Kilduff


Unilever


Veterinary Defence Society


University of Limerick


Sanity System Italia S.R.L


NMBI (Healthcare)


Glenman Corporation Limited


Irish Asphalt Limited


Laing O’Rourke Ireland Limited


Work highlights


LK Shields Solicitors LLP

LK Shields Solicitors LLP has a well-established dispute resolution practice with a stellar reputation in insurance and construction cases. The team has also achieved growth in shareholder disputes and contentious landlord and tenant matters. Jill Callanan leads the litigation and dispute resolution department, and is noted for commercial contract cases, shareholder disputes and real estate cases. Ian Lavelle is rated for insurance and construction matters. Shane Neville is a key figure for insurance cases, representing a multitude of international insurers. Eamon Jones is another prominent litigator and Clare Dowling is noted for landlord and tenant disputes.

Practice head(s):

Jill Callanan


Other key lawyers:

Eamon Jones; Ian Lavelle; Shane Neville; Clare Dowling; Jennifer Clarke


Testimonials

‘Great communication and knowledge.’

‘Proactive, knowledgeable, strategic ’

‘Responsive and commercial.’

‘LK Shields have provided really solid litigation advice that is user friendly and practical.’

‘Jennifer Clarke is very responsive and professional. She provided really good advise and matter management for our litigation.’

Jennifer Clarke has been responsive and clear in her advice on defence strategy in a complex Irish claim against her asset manager client.’

Key clients

Fidelis Underwriting Limited


Veon Limited, Trevor McHugh, Paul Brosnan (former Directors of the Irish Forestry Fund Companies) IFS Forestry Services


Chevron Global Energy Inc, Chevron Ireland Atlantic Limited


Kaleyra UK Limited


Aengus Burns, Grant Thornton


Millstreet Equestrian Services


Coface UK


BrewDog Ireland Limited


Purcell Construction Limited


Carechoice Clonakilty Limited (Part of the InfraVia Capital Partners)


Work highlights


  • Acted for Fidelis Underwriting Limited and related entities who are defendants in the aircraft insurance litigation brought by global aviation lessors, including SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, Avolon and CDB Aviation, before the High Court.
  • Acted for Veon Limited, Trevor McHugh, Paul Brosnan (former directors of the Irish Forestry Fund Companies) and IFS Forestry Services Limited in relation to proceedings brought by the preference shareholders of the Irish Forestry Funds.
  • Acted on behalf of Kaleyra UK Limited in respect of an action taken against it pursuant to the Communications Regulations (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).

Maples Group

Maples Group fields a large team of dispute resolution specialists that cover a wide-range of cases. Over the research period, the firm has demonstrated its versatility and high-level expertise in financial services and banking disputes, real estate cases, professional liability, judicial review and infrastructure-related arbitration. The firm handles some of the largest cases in the financial services segment and is seeing further growth in commercial property disputes. Public administrative law is another forte. Brian Clarke is rated for commercial disputes and regulatory investigations, while Alan O’Sullivan is noted for banking and insolvency cases. Karole Cuddihy and Eugene McCormick are also senior members of the team. Robin McDonnell heads the dispute resolution and insolvency teams.

Practice head(s):

Robin McDonnell


Other key lawyers:

Eugene McCormick; Karole Cuddihy; Brian Clarke; Alan O’Sullivan; Pamela Keely


Testimonials

‘Subject matter expertise. Availability and response times. Commercial and pragmatic with ability to communicate effectively with lay persons ensuring complex matters are understood.’

‘Ease of access responding to contact swiftly. Subject matter expertise with ability to disseminate and communicate complex issues in a straightforward and easily-understood way. In particular, have been extremely impressed by Brian Clarke and Pamela Keely who are leading on a particular case and have continually supported and added value to my business unit with clear direction and advice whilst remaining commercial and supportive.’

‘Firm has quality partners able to provide strategic and commercially-focused advice. The partners listen to the client and respond with a practical approach.’

‘Alan O’Sullivan is an excellent litigation tactician with a keen sense of procedural and substantive effectiveness.’

‘Brian Clarke is a fantastic lawyer. Incredibly hard working, strong commercial acumen and brilliant client relationship skills.’

‘They have a great team with very experienced people in their fields. They have a wide range of Solicitors that can deal with various issues which is a great benefit to a client.’

Key clients

Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, Joint Administrators of Quinn Insurance Limited


Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, Joint Official Liquidators of the Treasury Holdings group


Grafton Group plc


KC Capital Property Group DAC


Energoinvest Reach Active Limited (“ERA”)


Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC


The Caffé Nero Group


Everyday Finance DAC


Susquehanna International Group


Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Mallinckrodt plc (the UCC)


Bank of Ireland


Allied Irish Banks plc


Glenveagh Properties plc


Mars Capital Finance DAC


Work highlights


  • Acted for Quinn Insurance Limited (Under Administration) in its long-running, high-profile, multi-million euro professional negligence claim against its former auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, resulting in a strong settlement in July 2022.
  • Acted for Energoinvest Reach Active Limited in seven separate public procurement judicial review challenges against the Electricity Supply Board.
  • Represented KC Capital Property Group, the developer of a nine-storey, over-basement, 40,000 sq ft office development in Dublin’s city centre, in a Commercial Court claim against the concrete supplier where the damages claim is in excess of €9m.

Philip Lee LLP

Philip Lee LLP has a fast-growing dispute resolution practice, recognised for its representation of public sector entities and regulators. It has a stellar background in procurement disputes, judicial reviews and statutory appeals. Construction and data protection disputes are also fortes for the dispute resolution team. Damien Young leads the team and has made a further impression in data protection, construction and healthcare disputes. Clare Cashin provides further senior expertise in construction and procurement cases. Gerald Byrne impresses in general commercial and financial services litigation.

Practice head(s):

Damien Young


Other key lawyers:

Gerald Byrne; Leonora Mullett; Marie Kinsella; Clare Cashin; Eimear Collins


Testimonials

‘A very competent and capable firm. Marie Kinsella, our case manager, acted professionally and competently, her expertise on subject matter is significant and reassuring to her clients.’

‘Marie Kinsella is clearly very well regarded, and brings a calm, reassuring manner to bear in a way that really causes litigation teams to gel.’

‘A creative and innovative team with a hard-working approach.’

‘Gerald Byrne – an excellent litigator who works really hard for his clients.’

‘Understands the public sector in Ireland and the challenges presented to it.’

‘Marie Kinsella is excellent in this field, drawing on her clinical background, expertise and skills in dispute resolution. Marie stands out due to her experience in this area, her attention to detail and efficiency in her work practice.’

‘Very personable team, with excellent communication skills combined with great negotiating ability. Listened to us as clients and helped us avoid a more costly and attritional process by negotiating a compromise with the other side. Gerald Byrne brought great skill, communication ability and an impressive attention to detail in helping us negotiate a compromise on two occasions.’

‘Main dealings have been with Clare Cashin who has demonstrated significant expert experience, in particular on dispute resolution in the construction industry. The advice is always very well-explained in layman’s terms and has been proven correct thus far.’

Work highlights


Dentons Ireland

Dentons Ireland has significantly expanded its dispute resolution team following the headline hire of ‘top notchKaryn Harty in September 2022, who now leads department in Dublin and co-heads the global practice. Since then, partner Ciara FitzGerald and of counsel Lesley Caplin have arrived from McCann FitzGerald LLP and Gemma Freeman has been promoted to partner. They also link up with insolvency disputes specialist Gareth Steen. The Dublin-based team now represents numerous international and domestic corporates and has landed a series of large cross-border dispute engagements, as well as representing clients in regulatory matters. This has included major contractual disputes, shareholder oppression proceedings and fraud cases.

Practice head(s):

Karyn Harty; Gareth Steen


Other key lawyers:

Ciara FitzGerald; Lesley Caplin; Gemma Freeman


Testimonials

‘I worked with Karyn Harty on a matter where our firm represented a client which required representation in Ireland. Karyn and her team are absolutely exceptional and provide top notch service. They are efficient and effective, available as needed and are extremely on target in their advise and work. The result was excellent as well. We felt that we had the best team on our side. ’

‘Karyn Harty is a top-notch, one-of-a-kind commercial litigator. She is confident, knows what she is doing and highly effective. I trust her completely. She will be able to get the best result for the client on a timely and on budget. I valued her direct and hands on approach and I highly recommend her. ’

‘The Denton’s Ireland team are a small, but highly-experienced team, who are quickly able to get to the heart of a legal issue, and give excellent advice. ’

‘Ciara Fitzgerald has acted on a fraud case for us, and she has a wonderful ability to distill the issues at hand and recommend a course of legal action for the optimal result. She is extremely responsive, and is always available to give advice.

‘Gemma Freeman is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent and hard-working solicitors I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Her advice is exemplary and she is always available to give a knowledgable steer on matters. ’

‘Karyn Harty is an incredibly effective litigator, with a superb ability to cut quickly to pragmatic but innovative strategies.’

Key clients

Ailmount Investments Limited


Dany Boon


GTLK


Daire Hickey, co-founder and former director of Web Summit. Managing Director of 150Bond


Ken Fennell of Interpath Advisory (Wirecard Liquidation)


Ennovate and Bosai


BBC


MonetizeAd D.o.o.


Rusal Capital Designated Activity Company


Qatar Airways


Work highlights


  • Represented Ailmount Investments Limited in Commercial Court proceedings against the Bank of Ireland in a dispute arising from a breach of deferred obligations under a share purchase agreement in respect of the sale by Ailmount of Davy Stockbrokers to Bank of Ireland.
  • Acted for Dany Boon, a French actor, director and comedian in relation to a mutli-million euro claim of fraud before the Irish High Court.

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Lavelle Partners

Lavelle Partners has an impressive mix of corporate and private clients. It stands out for its experience and expertise in professional negligence claims, insurance matters, real estate cases, and shareholder and partnership disputes. Employment cases and clinical negligence are also particular fortes of the firm. Founding partner Michael Lavelle is hugely experienced and continues to make an impression in partnership and joint-venture disputes, along with private client litigation. Ciarán Leavy is ‘top notch and a pleasure to deal with‘, another senior litigator covering a wide variety of big-ticket disputes. Avril Scally is noted for clinical negligence.

Practice head(s):

Ciarán Leavy


Other key lawyers:

Marc Fitzgibbon; Michael Lavelle; Avril Scally


Testimonials

‘Lavelle Partners is a law firm we have used for a number of years particular for litigation and dispute resolution. You get a very personable service from Lavelle’s. I like their updates on new laws and rules etc.’

‘Ciaràn Leavy stands out for me due to his extensive litigation experience and in-depth knowledge on commercial matters. Ciaran is very personable and “goes the extra mile” for his clients. Ciaran is very responsive on queries and manages to provide practical advice, no matter how complicated the situation is. I found Ciaran to be very approachable, down-to-earth and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Ciaràn Leavy. ’

‘Lavelle Partners offer pragmatic, tailored and effective advice to their clients. Their team advocates passionately for their clients and ensures that swift solutions are achieved to any legal issue. The partners are approachable and provide their legal advice in clear terms. The firm understands the Irish market intimately and understands how to arrive at the desired outcome in a cost- and time-effective manner.’

‘Michael Lavelle brings his significant market experience to the forefront and advocates passionately for his clients. Michael knows the Irish commercial market intimately. Michael is a strong strategist and assists his clients to place themselves in a position of strength from the outset of proceedings. Ciaran Leavy is highly-knowledgeable, dedicated and extremely astute. Ciaran anticipates issues before they arise and presents his clients with carefully crafted solutions. Ciaran is able to distil his legal advice into clear and understandable language.’

‘Innovative and open-minded. Willing to listen carefully. My case was unique and likely without precedent. They carefully considered all details. Asked appropriate questions in a timely fashion. Always provided status updates. Always clear as to next steps. Highly focused, balanced and results orientated. A perfect service for my situation.’

‘Ciaràn Leavy displayed all the characteristics that I would say encompasses a top-class legal professional. Clear and concise in thought. Diligent and innovative.’

‘Ciaràn Leavy is top notch and a pleasure to deal with. Always prompt with advice and replies. Great service.’

‘I have been a client for four years. I think they are the best. My results in the Commercial Court prove that. Integrity, creativity, application and fairness in dealing with me on fees. They take up your case with a determination as if it was their own. Excellent relationships with counsel and other relevant professionals. Attention to detail, which is crucial in litigation. ’

Key clients

Windspiel Limited


Group of 40 investors in AIB Belfry Funds


Work highlights


  • Acted for a group of over 40 individual investors, before the Grant Thornton chaired Independent Appeals Panels Tribunal, in appealing determinations reached by AIB Bank plc in respect of compensation awards made to investors arising from the mis-selling of the AIB Belfry Funds investments.

Ogier

Ogier has an impressive recent history in commercial litigation, arbitration and other forms of ADR. Real estate and financial services disputes are particular fortes for the firm. Since becoming part of the international firm, Ogier, in 2022, the Dublin office has achieved further growth in funds cases, fraud, asset tracing and ESG-related disputes. Ronan McGoldrick leads the financial services dispute resolution group and the highly-rated Larry Fenelon SC heads the overall dispute resolution team, continuing to appear in a raft of real estate cases.

Practice head(s):

Larry Fenelon; Ronan McGoldrick


Other key lawyers:

Elaine White; Stephen O’Connor; Maria Edgeworth


Testimonials

‘Very hands-on approach by the dispute resolution team, with an excellent understanding of the key legal components of dispute resolution law. The firm is served very well by up-to-date technology and billing systems. There is significant emphasis on diversity and overall, from receptionist to partner, the general demeanour of all staff is very commendable. ’

‘The team are personable and explain everything clearly.’

‘Ronan McGoldrick, very attentive and responsive to queries.’

‘Very technology enabled. Very responsive. Brings a lot of experience and draws on other colleagues where needed. Very reliable advice. ’

‘Readily available, or, where not possible, ensures that another colleague assists. Very responsive. Well thought-out legal advice and strategy. ’

‘Very up-to-date in terms of technology, billing, client-friendly approach to case.’

‘Very hands on, keeps clients informed, regular catch up calls and meetings to go through strategy and action plans.’

‘We have worked with Ogier on behalf of our commercial clients for the last four years. At any stage where there is possible dispute or legal action to be taken against a commercial tenant, the dispute resolution team are always there to provide up-to-date guidance and solutions to our office and that of our clients.’

Key clients

Press Up Group


Kennedy Wilson


Gate Gourmet Ireland Limited


The Durkan Group


Grand Coast Capital Group


Beannchor Group


Padraig Thornton waste Disposal Limited


Kellogg Europe Trading Limited


BES Management Company DAC


RDJ LLP

RDJ LLP has a large team of dispute resolution specialists spread across its Cork, Galway and Dublin offices. The breadth of team affords the firm with high levels of specialisation, from commercial disputes and professional indemnity to media, healthcare (medical negligence), aviation and data protection cases. It also has extensive experience in judicial review and construction disputes. The firm has close links to international insurers and reinsurers, along with media enterprises, handling large cases on a regular basis. Managing partner Jamie Olden has led teams in a series of high-stakes cases, as has Ronan Geary, the head of the commercial litigation group. Darryl Broderick heads the litigation team and is rated for media disputes. Richard Martin remains a senior and highly-rated practitioner.

Practice head(s):

Darryl Broderick; Ronan Geary; Padraic Brennan, Fergal Dennehy, Imelda Tierney; Uilliam O’Loracin; Peter Lennon; Ricky Kelly


Other key lawyers:

Richard Martin; Jamie Olden; Marianne Lonergan; Jennifer Noctor; Hilda Mannix


Testimonials

‘I have been very well looked after by the firm, they have a wide array of expertise and so all types of issues can be dealt with in one place. I have one go-to man there, named Ricky Kelly, and all my business is conducted through his remit.’

‘I have been a client of Ricky Kelly’s for many years now. I find him to be excellent. He is very professional and competent and I have been very well advised by him. He deals with issues immediately and thoroughly, he has a very keen and sharp mind and knows and remembers all the details of my affairs. He operates at a very high level and standard. He has a team with him that are similarly competent. He has solved some very serious problems for me and kept me sane in the process.’

‘Hilda Mannix – excellent client service and a very safe pair of hands in litigation.’

‘Very approachable, common sense approach to cases, easy to communicate with, good partner engagement.’

‘Marianne Lonergan is an excellent partner. Very knowledgeable, very practical approach. Very easy to communicate with.’

‘The individual solicitors are highly competent in their field. Their particular strength is taking the time to fully understand our business and its particular needs.’

‘The team is very proactive and professional.’

‘Marianne Lonergan is an excellent litigation solicitor. She is very smart and practical and despite being very busy is always pleasant and approachable. Marianne is able to handle large complex cases and really gets into the detail of the dispute in a similar way to counsel.’

Key clients

Accountant – James Norton


Wissam Al Mana


Likeford ULC & Cleevewood Properties Ltd


Valero Ireland


Sir Charles Colthurst, the owner of Blarney Castle Estates


Deloitte


Trinity College Dublin


Hiscox


Munster Rugby


Abtran Group


Work highlights


Whitney Moore

Whitney Moore has cemented its prominent position in IP and banking litigation. It is also rated for insurance defence, data protection, aviation and motor industry cases. The firm has an impressive range of domestic and international clients, including global insurers, Irish pillar banks and international airlines. Robin Hayes stands out for his expertise in IP litigation, including patents and trade marks. Colin Hayes is key for commercial litigation, such as automotive and aviation cases. Aoife Murphy has left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Robin Hayes; Michael Ohle; Colin Hayes


Other key lawyers:

Vicky Riordan; Brendan Moriarty; John Lynch; Marie Claire Scullion; Aine Kelly


Testimonials

‘There is a great diversity in the team, and yet a common calm and informed approach that puts you at ease. I’ve dealt with three partners and their teams, often on complex matters, and was always comfortable with the advice given. I’ve seen continued good results over a decade or more, and seen their work stand up to the scrutiny of the High Court, and Court of Appeal. In day-to-day work I’ve been impressed in how they’ve made thousands of pages of discovery easily accessed, and appreciated that invoices are never a shock. Everything is discussed and agreed in advance, avoiding all manner of unnecessary stress.’

‘Michael Ohle is an exceptional lawyer. He is comfortable in chaos and brings an air of calm when all around him might be losing theirs. In the past four years, I have transferred files form other firms where the service was not good enough, and in each instance I moved them to Michael. This was purely down to continued results over the last decade. In our early interactions, and, to my shame, I challenged Michael’s advice and at times went against it. He modestly handled each instance, and it didn’t take long before I learned his opinion was well thought out, and correct. For that reason, I have every faith in his judgment, and trust it implicitly.’

‘Whitney Moore dispute resolution team is very reactive and efficient. We are currently working with them on a file for one of our clients and they are managing the case in a very efficient way and in the best interest of the client.’

‘Colin Hayes and Aine Kelly are very efficient in the management of litigation in the best interest of the clients. We had the chance to follow with the a litigation for one of our client. They are very reactive, have a fine analysis of the legal situation and advise their clients in a practical and efficient way.’

‘I have worked with Colin Hayes, who is excellent. He is very knowledgeable and provides clear, pragmatic and thorough advice. Highly recommended.’

‘In comparison to what we experienced earlier with other partners, Whitney Moore really stands out due to their continued tinkering and exceptionally detailed way of work. What we also find very good is the fact that the team does not suddenly disappear while waiting for answers by the other party, they always chase them and keep the team up to date.’

‘Whitney Moore have an excellent aviation team which are responsive and collaborative and meet the client’s needs.’

‘Colin Hayes is a terrific lawyer. Responsive. A true professional.’

Key clients

AIG


Allianz PLC


La Reunion Aerienne


Global Aerospace Europe


Bank of Ireland


Cannon Tools Ltd


Travel Europe Reiseveranstaltungs GmbH


WaterWipes UC


Securitas AB


Bentley Instruments SARL


Allied Irish Bank


Dublin Pool & Jukebox Ltd


Permanent TSB


Qatar Airways


Chartered Accountants Ireland


Etex Ireland Ltd


O’Flaherty Group / MDL/ Mercedes


Emirates Airways


Work highlights


  • Acted for AIG as lead insurer and nine other insurers, in the defence of Commercial Court Proceedings in respect of certain aviation insurance policies, and arising from the de-registration of aircraft in Russia.
  • Acting for Allied Irish Bank in High Court proceedings involving share charging orders and associated proceedings involving new procedures under the Assisted Decision Making Act.
  • Acted for Streamline Media Group in an application to the High Court for Judicial Assistance and on foot of an Order of a Nevada Court to appoint an Examiner for the purpose of taking evidence under the Foreign Tribunals Evidence Act.

Browne Jacobson LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP has made an impression in regulatory investigations and follow-on damages actions stemming from decisions taken by antitrust and data regulators; it acted for Scania in multi-party competition damages claims against truck manufacturers before the Irish Courts. Construction disputes are another forte for the team. Ciarán Markey and Darragh Killeen have driven forward the practice, since joining the firm from LK Shields Solicitors LLP in July 2022; Killeen was subsequently promoted to partner in July 2023.

Practice head(s):

Ciarán Markey


Other key lawyers:

Darragh Killeen


Testimonials

‘Excellent knowledge of how to use local courts, laws and procedures to position cases for favourable resolution.’

‘Ciaran Markey and Darragh Killeen – both excel at efficient, proactive advocacy to position cases for a favourable resolution.’

‘The legal team we’ve engaged truly distinguishes themselves through a combination of deep sector expertise and unparalleled responsiveness. They have consistently demonstrated the ability to anticipate our needs, delivering results that go beyond standard legal advice to provide strategic insight into our business challenges. Unlike other firms that may offer a cookie-cutter approach, this team tailors their services to align with our specific objectives, creating a seamless partnership.’

‘The individuals we work with are exceptional both in skill and character, setting them apart from competitors in tangible ways. Partners like Ciarán Markey and Darragh Killeen bring a level of personal commitment that goes well beyond what one might expect; it’s clear they see our success as their success. Their ability to cut through legal jargon and communicate complex matters in straightforward terms has made decision-making much simpler for us. They demonstrate an impressive depth of technical expertise, which has been invaluable.’

‘What we’ve particularly valued is their proactive approach. They don’t just respond to our needs; they anticipate them. Their preemptive guidance on potential legal hurdles has saved us time and resources, allowing us to focus on our core business functions.’

‘In a market where legal firms can often seem indistinguishable, these individuals bring a unique blend of technical excellence, business acumen, and personal engagement that sets them head and shoulders above the rest.’

Key clients

Scania Group


Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI)


RS Group plc


txtNation Limited trading as MessageCloud


Leading US based construction company


US SIPA Trustee of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC and Bernard L. Madoff


Bionical Solutions


Volkswagen Ireland


Mace Group


Hana Group


Randridge International Limited


United Parcel Service of Ireland (https://www.ups.com/ie/en/Home.page)


Work highlights


DLA Piper Ireland LLP

DLA Piper Ireland LLP has further expanded its dispute resolution team with the hire of senior litigator Gavin Woods from Arthur Cox and IP disputes specialist Aoife Murphy from Whitney Moore. They have joined a team, led by Caoimhe Clarkin, that has amassed an impressive client base of domestic and overseas-based multinationals. The team has appeared in a variety of major cases, including those in the healthcare, telecommunications, cryptocurrency and aviation sectors.

Practice head(s):

Caoimhe Clarkin; Gavin Woods


Other key lawyers:

Aoife Murphy; Michael Twomey


Testimonials

‘Caoimhe Clerkin (partner) and Michael Twomey (senior associate) are both excellent litigators. Caoimhe has supervised most of the work for us and has been excellent strategically.’

‘What makes it unique is the hands-on practical approach it takes to handling all disputes and contentious legal matters. The team is thorough and meticulous in its investigation of the details.’

‘Gavin Woods is always available and a great mediator.’

‘DLA Ireland Dispute Resolution team was thorough in their work, and they strategise the dispute defence very well. Their advice was always clear.’

‘The whole team was quite responsive, collaborative and helped us in easing the pressure of litigation. We liked their communication and clear advice.’

‘The team involved in our case was really engaged, prepared well-detailed memos about risks and ops upon request and responded quickly to our emails and queries.’

Key clients

Greencoat


Glanbia


Tech Mahindra


Hibernia


Airwork


Coinbase


Dentsu Aegis


Zagg


Korea South-East Power Company


John Laing Group plc


Amnesty International


Sulzer Pump Solutions Ireland


Charles Henshaw


Iberdrola


BioNTech and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH


Dr Seuss Enterprises LP


Swiss RE International


Merck, Sharpe and Dohme LLC


BioNTech SE and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH


Novartis AG


Work highlights


  • Advised Greencoat on judicial review proceedings in the Commercial Court division of the Irish High Court, challenging a decision of the State energy regulator in relation to the implementation of a key regulation under the EU’s Clean Energy Package.
  • Acted for Hibernia in Irish High Court proceedings, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent a number of fishing trawlers from trawling over subsea cable assets off the Irish coast.
  • Acted for Glanbia Ireland in a cross-border product liability investigation and resulting claims in France, Ireland and the UK arising from the supply of horse feed contaminated with a banned substance, zilpaterol.

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is rated for insurance defence work and insolvency cases. It has achieved further growth in technology cases (including data breaches), shareholder disputes, professional indemnity, arbitration and mediation. Killian O’Reilly is an immensely experienced litigator across the commercial, insurance and public sectors. Mark Woodcock is another established practitioner, particularly in insolvency cases.

Practice head(s):

Killian O’Reilly; Mark Woodcock


Other key lawyers:

Neil Cahill


Testimonials

‘Commercially focused and highly efficient team. Fieldfisher consistently give excellent and clear advice that supports our business achieve its aims. Using Fieldfisher for dispute resolution work is the easiest decision we make every year.’

‘Killian O’Reilly is the best insurance defence and dispute resolution lawyer in Ireland. Killian is our ‘go to’ for all dispute resolution matters and he has an incredibly wide and deep knowledge. We value his consistent, concise and effective advice. Killian has an incredible ability to make himself available to our business and his advice always leaves us clearer.’

‘Neil Cahill is an excellent insurance defence and dispute resolution lawyer. We enjoy his clarity and knowledge knowing that complex disputes will be brought to conclusion in line with our business aims.’

Key clients

Ryanair DAC


Mazars


Ecclesiastical Insurance


RSM Ireland


Bank of Ireland


Nama


Insomnia


TUI Group


Ornella Underwriting Limited


Insolvency Service of Ireland


Deloitte Ireland


Start Mortgages DAC


KPMG


Keta Products Limited


BDO


Subway International BV


Work highlights


  • Acted for a group of investors in respect of the enforcement of a multi-million Euro Polish judgement in the Irish Courts.
  • Instructed by a German Insolvency Practitioner appointed over the highly-publicised German Property Group, which managed a fraudulent Ponzi type scheme with losses in excess of €500m across Ireland, the UK, Germany and a number of other jurisdictions.
  • Instructed by the Iceland Group, based in the UK, in respect of the examinership of its Irish franchisee.

Flynn O'Driscoll

Flynn O'Driscoll

Testimonials

‘Flynn O’Driscoll offers strategic leadership in dealing with disputes so that same can be managed, and ultimately resolved, in the most expeditious fashion. The attention to detail is unmatched, but without ever losing sight of the overall objectives. Critically, the team in Flynn O’Driscoll are committed to tell their clients what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear. The courage to advise clients promptly and properly of risks means that there is a better focus on outcomes. Key people I have worked with there, including Eoin Cunneen and David Curran, are driven by the objective of assessing risks properly and devising the best strategy to deal with that for their clients.’

‘Eoin Cunneen has stand-out quality as a dispute resolution expert as he combines an excellent knowledge of litigation with his knowledge of corporate criminal liability. This is a critical advantage over his counterparts in other firms as he can foresee, and therefore manage, issues relating to corporate criminal liability and financial regulation issues alongside the critical litigation issues arising for a client without having to seek outside assistance from other firms (unlike his rivals in other firms). Combined with this, his excellent interpersonal skills enable him to navigate clients through the stress of high-level litigation with a calm demeanour while remaining on top of the case itself. He also deals with other areas, including transnational litigation, as he has an extensive knowledge of aviation disputes, and is involved in transactions across many countries. This gives him an advantage in advising on disputes where cross-border issues arise.’

‘Focusing on the essential. Practical and cost-effective solutions for the clients. ’

‘Eoin Cunneen is very service minded and effective person, able to handle complex matters in a practical manner.’

‘Flynn O’Driscoll are widely regarded as experts in the area of insurance resolution and we choose them for that work. We have found that their reputation is well founded. They have a brilliant understanding of the area that we needed them for and they have been a great help to us in these matters. ’

‘David Curran is a master tactician and has an unparalleled technical understanding of insurance policy wording and is the right person for the work that we have. Claire O’Hagan is an excellent solicitor and her attention to detail is vital given the complexities of the cases that we are involved in.’

 

Work highlights


Holmes O'Malley Sexton

Holmes O'Malley Sexton operates a large dispute resolution team, principally through its Limerick office. The firm maintains a flourishing practice in cross-border and domestic commercial litigation. It has an established record in ADR in both the commercial and public sectors, while seeing further growth in construction disputes. Harry Fehily leads the team and is noted for financial lines insurance and commercial litigation. Michael Murphy is key for insurance disputes, cyber risks and data protection. Pat McInerney has left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Harry Fehily; Michael Murphy


Testimonials

‘We have used Holmes over the last number of years on a number of cases. These were successfully handled.’

‘Harry Fehily dealt with our case and he was supported by excellent associates.’

Key clients

Glanua Group Limited (formerly Biomass Heating Solutions Limited)


Limerick 2030 DAC


Mechanical Equipment Company (MECO) Ireland Limited


Legal Aid Board


Private Security Authority


IAS Medical Limited


Revenue Commissioners


Atlantic Technological University


Corajio UC t/a Mr. Price


Greyhound Racing Ireland


Coillte


BioAtlantis Limited


Westair Aviation Limited


Mayan Construction Limited


AIG Europe


Amarenco Solar Group


Bimeda Animal Health Limited


Private Security Authority


Greyhound Racing Ireland


Work highlights


  • Acted on behalf of a large retail client in judicial review proceedings against An Bórd Pleanála .
  • Acted on behalf of a large agri-tech client in Commercial Court proceedings instituted against its supplier.
  • Acted on behalf of a Notice Party in proceedings brought pursuant to the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (as amended) and Order 84A of the Rules of the Superior Courts.

O'Flynn Exhams

O'Flynn Exhams, based in Cork, has a broad-based practice with a fine reputation in commercial real estate disputes, energy and utilities disputes, shareholder disputes and professional negligence, among other areas. It also has an established record in arbitration and other forms of ADR. The firm has an impressive list of domestic clients and international businesses. Shane Crossan is managing partner and head of the dispute resolution team. Pat Mullins, Sion Williams and Tom O’Byrne are also key partners.

Practice head(s):

Shane Crossan


Other key lawyers:

Pat Mullins; Sion Williams; Tom O’Byrne


Testimonials

‘Shane Crossan is our main point of contact. Knowledge, customer support, ease of access and the key reasons that we moved to OFX.’

‘I have received prompt and considered advice at all stages through the process. The team have excellent contacts with senior advocates who have been engaged to act on my behalf.’

‘Tom O’Byrne has fully immersed himself into the minute detail of what is a very complex case and has provided valuable and appropriate advice as to actions going forward. He is a good listener who carefully considers all approaches.’

Key clients

Heineken Ireland Limited


Kerry Group plc


Irish Times Limited


Marriott International (formerly Starwood)


Allied Irish Banks, plc


Atlantic Technological University


Permanent TSB plc


Gas Networks Ireland


Irish Water


Amber Petroleum Limited


Trane Technologies International Limited (formerly Ingersoll-Rand)


Abbey Machinery Limited


Kenny Group


H2 Compliance (Landbell Group)


PJ Hegarty & Sons UC


W&W Investment Managers DAC


Munster Technology University (formerly Cork Institute of Technology)


Glenilen Farm Limited


Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board


Crawford Art Gallery


MWP


Missionaries of the Sacred Heart


Tannery Restaurant Limited


Cork Education and Training Board


J&M Kehoe


Cope Foundation


Compucal Calibration


Over-C Technologies


Manakau Limited


Dzogchen Beara Spiritual Care Centre


Le Chéile Capital


Grandon Car Sales Limited


Powerscourt Estates Limited


T&T Precision Ltd


Presentation Brothers Trustees


Brothers of Charity


Westfield Investments


Carey Glass


Cummins Sports Limited


Grangefield Developments Limited


Blaabjerg Leg APS


Work highlights


  • Represented subsidiaries of Kerry Group plc in two related High Court cases involving warranty claims arising from an asset purchase agreement.
  • Represented T&T Precision Ltd in a professional negligence action High Court Commercial Court claim relating to professional negligence on the part of their insurance broker MBC Insurance.
  • Acted for the Kenny Property Group in a contentious cross-border dispute, heard in the Commercial List of the High Court, concerning beneficial ownership of high-value development lands and alleged misappropriation of pension funds.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP is making a further impact on the market, both in commercial litigation and IP disputes. The firm accelerated its progress with the hire of experienced litigator Lisa Carty, a specialist in financial services disputes, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. It continues to land some high-stakes engagements, including judicial review cases. Ann Henry is an experienced figure in IP disputes and Zara West is another key practitioner for corporate disputes, insolvency and financial services cases, and was promoted to partner in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Lisa Carty


Other key lawyers:

Ann Henry; Zara West; Karen Gallagher


Testimonials

‘Pinsent Masons LLP provided pro bono support for our organisation. A team of three supported us with our needs, they were very professional, punctual, mindful and made us feel just like another client. All our questions were noted and clarified, we were duly informed of any risks, information was provided in clear terms, turnaround was very quick and complete.’

‘The team in Pinsent Masons understands our needs as a business, they understand our business model, our markets and our route to markets and all the complexities each one entails. They have a good knowledge of the overall LPG market and our competitors.’

‘Ann Henry and Karen Gallagher are always at the end of the phone to offer advise at often unsociable hours.’

Key clients

Mercer (Ireland) Limited


Rolls-Royce plc and RRPF Engine Leasing Limited


Ubiqube (Ireland) Limited


Accord Healthcare S.L.U.


Accord Healthcare Ireland Limited


Demand Response Association of Ireland


TC Matthews Carpets Limited


Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited/Norton (Waterford) Limited


SIAC Group


O&S Doors Limited


Capita Business Support Services Ireland Limited trading as Eircode


Standard Life International DAC (part of Phoenix group)


Royal London


Flogas Ireland Limited


DCC Energy Limited


L Lynch & Co Limited


Aviareto Limited


Xeon Dental Services Limited


Work highlights


  • Acted for the SIAC Group of Companies in petitioning the High Court to place SIAC Construction Limited, SIAC Roofing and Cladding Limited and SIAC (Holdings) Ireland Limited into insolvent liquidation.
  • Acted for the Demand Response Association of Ireland in an ongoing judicial review challenge to a decision taken by the Single Electricity Market Committee dated 12 December 2022, which amends de-rating methodology, which is alleged to be in breach of the State Aid approval and EU Regulation 2019/943.
  • Acted on behalf of Teva as the Petitioner in relation to two sets of patent and SPC revocation proceedings issued by it against Bristol-Myers Squibb Ireland Unlimited Company and Pfizer Inc in respect of patents concerning an oral anticoagulant compound and formulations marketed under the name Eliquis.