Arthur Cox > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘I have had several experiences working with Arthur Cox during my career and I have always found them excellent to deal with. The depth of skill within their teams ensures you always feel comfortable. They are also a very personable and fun team to work with.’

‘We have dealt for many years with Grainne Hennessy who set the standards the others could only aspire to. In recent years we have have worked Imelda Shiels who is is certainly cut from the same cloth. She is responsive, technically excellent, always pleasant to deal with. She is very commercial and consistently provides outstanding customer service.’

‘Kevin Lynch is our long-standing partner in the firm. A highly respected individual in Dublin legal and finance circles. Well regarded for his ability to cut through the “waffle” and keep matters moving when deals go slow. A problem-solver rather than a problem-maker and always very commercial when overcoming hurdles.’

‘Darragh Geraghty and Ben Rayner provide excellent technical / legal skills, commercial judgement, responsiveness, and the ability to manage personalities. ’

‘We have largely worked with Ruth Lillis, partner in the finance group. Ruth has been an outstanding partner to us. Her counsel is both thoughful and commercial which we value greatly.’

‘My experience of the Arthur Cox Banking and Finance Team is very positive. I would describe the team as highly knowledgeable, professional, responsive and courteous to deal with. I particularly appreciate the continuity of the personnel on the team and their institutional knowledge of our loan agreements and guarantee agreements and their wider banking and finance knowledge.

‘Ciara Buckley has always offered excellent service as banking partner to our firm. She makes complex matters appear straightforward and is a real problem solver. She is extremely prompt in addressing tasks or matters as they arise.’

‘I deal mainly with Phil Cody. He is an excellent lawyer, highly responsive and very creative in his solutions to complex legal and regulatory matters. We recently completed a large intercompany transaction and without his input and expertise it would have taken a lot longer to execute which would have presented a huge opportunity cost to my firm. A superb performance.’

‘Best in class equity capital markets and securitisation expertise with deep teams of knowledge and experience.’

‘Peter Murphy is a real star. Super smart. Great to work with. Really understands the deals and provides timely and commercial input. I would recommend him to anyone. ’

‘Maura McLaughlin is an incredibly impressive operator. She is technically excellent, but I most value her ability to quickly get to the core of any issue and suggest practical solutions. She provides tactical advice which considers matters from all angles, not just the legal ones. Stephen Ranalow is a consummate advisor. He brings a wealth of experience and often suggests novel and inventive approaches to deal with problems. Sinéad Crowley is an excellent advisor who always knows the exact detail even when there is a huge volume of work going on. She inspires confidence and manages transactions with impressive skill.’

‘Very strongly client focused with a clear objective to deliver effective solutions in the most efficient manner. Excellent cooperation and coordination of advice and solutions across specialist teams. Committed to excellent service and to resolving issues when they arise. All staff are pleasant to deal with and even fun to interact with. They are always available in crisis. The firm places a strong emphasis on individual career development and growing its own future partners from trainees onwards so staff are immersed in the firm’s culture which has endured for the almost 40 years I have been dealing with the firm.’

‘Aiden Small (partner) and Brendan Kennedy (associate) are a fantastic duo in the CLO space – responsive, commercial and excellent market knowledge.’

‘Personable and responsive, practical and super easy to deal with. Great internal bench strength on regulatory matters as well.’

‘Excellent responsiveness and ability to explain matters very clearly. Top notch service. ’

‘Michael Coyle is equally knowledgeable and pragmatic. He is very calm and reasonable in his approach and inspires confidence. He is also very efficient in reverting on advice. He understands the business and the things that are important to us. Kylie Dollard is very knowledgeable in corporate law matters. She is very proactive and gets things done efficiently. She understands the business and the things that are important to us.’

‘Kylie Dollard, Senior Associate – very strong, hard working, hands on and always available.’

‘Maura McLaughlin, David Vos: fantastic to work with and hugely valued by the company. They set the tone for their teams in taking a pragmatic, commercial approach, acting as a highly trusted advisor to the business. ’

‘Golda Hession – Responsive, Personable, Strong Expertise and Industry Knowledge.’

‘The Arthur Cox Commercial, Corporate and M&A Practice are best in class. Maura McLaughlin in Arthur Cox is outstanding and quite frankly the No. 1 commercial lawyer in the country. Her entire team is excellent. Her diverse team deliver succinct, clear commercial advice in a timely manner and within budget. She calmly navigates complex issues seamlessly to achieve expected results in a positive manner. I have worked with her in both listed entities and private companies and have not yet come across an matter that her / her team could not deliver on. ’

‘John Matson – a phenomenal operator, extremely hard working and provides first class service. Maeve Moran – very sharp, picks up on issues quickly and takes a commercial approach to resolving them.’

‘Sinead Crowley- she has taken the time to understand our business and structure and what we need in terms of legal support. She is very responsive and proactive in her communications.’

‘Niav O’ Higgins has good knowledge of procedures and construction law, is committed to meeting client needs and meeting tight deadlines, and has excellent availability. Fiona Egan is engaged and hardworking, with good specialist knowledge.’

‘A top-tier team that advises on the most complex of transactions. ’

‘Shane O’Neill is very considered in his advice and provides an excellent client service.’

‘Niamh McGovern in particular is a first port of call for any legal queries. She will return calls or answer queries in a timely manner and offers a professional and high-quality service.’

‘While the depth of knowledge is best in class, this is also coupled with strong commercial nous, meaning that the advice is always concise, timely, accurate but most importantly commercially practical.’

‘Niav O’Higgins is without doubt the standout practitioner in her field. Her advice and guidance is invaluable in navigating unique, novel and extraordinarily complex problems. Her clear, calm and concise approach is greatly valued.’

‘The team is commercial in its approach and offers real-world solutions to complex problems, and is respected in the construction industry for this reason. They have a broad and diverse range and depth of experience, and strong multi-disciplinary personnel who are capable of addressing all project needs, whether they relate to conveyancing, legal, litigation, contract law, construction documentation, or other areas. Excellent relationship management and attention to detail.’

‘Karen Killoran is the most practically-minded construction lawyer working in Ireland. The team led by Karen allocates appropriate risk weighting to provide commercially-considered advice.’

‘One of the greatest strengths of the DP team in Arthur Cox is the depth of the team and the ability of the team to provide practical and commercial advice while taking the extra step to provide insight and recommendations on top of the standard advice. This applies to both urgent and more strategic matters.’

‘Rob Corbet is a go-to contact for all data protection matters. He always provides commercial and insightful advice and looks through the immediate task to understand future challenges and opportunities.’

‘Arthur Cox has some of the most experienced privacy practitioners in the market and has always been able to assist us with complex and strategically important matters. The team demonstrates strong commercial awareness in the advice they provide. They also provide regular seminars and updates on topical issues and appear to have a strong professional relationship with regulators.’

‘Rob Corbet is a trusted advisor and a market-leading expert. He is the go-to data protection lawyer in the Irish legal market and is always on hand to assist with matters of strategic importance to the business.’

‘The team has a deep bench of knowledge in key practice areas. They can see across issues and connect the dots (e.g., the intersection of data protection, IP and AI). The firm provides practical and pragmatic advice and solutions. We frequently have team members participate in key projects with the business and are considered part of our extended legal team.’

‘Outstanding customer service, comprehensive legal advice and deep technical understanding and knowledge. The knowledge and technical understanding lead to practical and pragmatic advice and solutions. Arthur Cox (and Rob Corbet, in particular) are the first place we turn to for help when we have a thorny legal problem in Europe.’

‘Colin Rooney combines an excellent knowledge of the law with an ability to understand complex technological problems and develop pragmatic and compliant solutions.’

‘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.’

‘Arthur Cox team is varied in terms of specific or discreet knowledge and skill sets and has close relationships with some governmental departments. This gives them a unique insight into all matters whilst maintaining client confidentiality. ’

‘Jacinta Conway is a highly qualified and personable lawyer. She works tirelessly and puts in long hours to satisfy client needs.’

‘The team had the right experience in dealing with the queries we had. They could pull from first-hand experience to help us navigate queries.’

‘Niamh McGovern, in particular, has been my first port of call for any legal queries. She will return calls or answer queries promptly and offers a professional and high-quality service.’

‘Arthur Cox is a standout team in the competition law market in Dublin. They are excellent. We have used them on a number of matters across a wide range of areas. They are professional, efficient and very easy to deal with. ’

‘Patrick is one of the leading practitioners in the Irish market. Simon is excellent and very effective. ’

‘The AC Competition Team has a good understanding of the business and is readily available as needed.’

‘Overall a good rounded team. A “steady pair of hands”.’

‘Richard Ryan is both clever and sensible and knows when an issue is likely to cause significant problems.’

‘They are very bright and capable, and their advice is always well-considered.’

‘Richard Ryan is excellent. You always know he is prepared, has thought about his advice, and is practical.’

‘For me it’s the depth and breadth of the team – at the cutting edge.’

‘Joanelle O’Cleirigh is stand out for me. Her experience and judgement are second to none. When you are in a challenging situation you want her by your side.’

‘The information technology team at Arthur Cox has excellent lawyers across all levels who provide an outstanding service. They take the time to understand your commercial objectives and ensure their advice is tailored to your needs.’

‘Colin Rooney is an exceptional lawyer. He has deep technical knowledge and consistently delivers with clarity and focus. He partners with you to ensure you achieve the best result from a legal perspective and for your commercial objectives.’

‘Always practical and finding solutions, always trying to make sure the deal stays alive, always with the client’s interests at heart. They can be tough when needed and tough on the things that make sense.’

‘Colin Rooney is exceptional – his availability is great, the team behind him is great, and he is always on the important issues.’

‘Strong team with a depth of expertise and experience. Consistently take a solution-based approach.’

‘Ian Duffy is an excellent young partner in this space.’

‘They are a great team. Very responsive and provide commercial advice that is always on target.’

‘Olivia Mullooly is excellent. She understands the law and can deliver commercial solutions.’

‘Arthur Cox has deep restructuring and insolvency experience in the Irish market. They are a go-to firm for us in the jurisdiction. They have a wealth of experience working on large cases.‘

‘Willie Day is an institution in the market. We value his many years of experience and his team’s capabilities.’

‘Excellent team with quick response times and advice that is timely and balances risk and commercial considerations.’

‘The Arthur Cox team has been involved in many of the large insurance transactions in Ireland and that experience shows in the advice they give on transactions and regulation in the sector.’

‘Elizabeth Bothwell is very responsive and knowledgeable about the Irish insurance market and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very fast and expert response to an emergency situation covered by insurance.’

‘We were asked to work with Arthur Cox by a client for Irish legal advice. The team was responsive and provided constructive suggestions for the legal questions at hand. They provided timely reporting and were very professional to deal with.’

‘I have worked with Stephen D’Ardis on various regulatory matters and found him to be very responsive and to give clear advice. ’

‘Strong practice across a wide range of disciplines.’

‘Elizabeth Bothwell – very experienced, client-focused and a safe pair of hands, which is the key priority for any client.’

‘The Arthur Cox team under the responsibility of Tara O’Reilly is very knowledgeable on the investment fund’s industry and ETF Funds in Ireland. They are well introduced and recognised by the regulator which helps to give comfort to their clients. The team is also very reactive and efficient when providing legal advice.’

‘The main difference with competitors is the capacity of Arthur Cox team to provide relevant and very accurate answers on a short-term basis. They are reliable and the relationship is very easy.’

‘Commercially minded and the whole team led by Kevin Murphy make a point of understanding the client’s business and workings.’

‘Kevin Murphy is a trusted advisor with a deep knowledge of the Irish funds market.’

‘Overall, my experience working with Arthur Cox this past year has been one of top professionalism, experience and a keen sense of Irish law. The team is diverse and provides experts in nearly every field of business and entertainment law we’ve needed.’

‘From the partners down to the support staff, Arthur Cox has some of the most brilliant and effective team members of any law film I’ve worked with in the past. Best of all, they keep an eye on the clock and help to ensure we are only paying for what we need. I’ve not experienced this type of efficiency and care in the past.’

‘We find that the service from Arthur Cox is exceptional. We deal with subject experts who always grasp the issues at hand and deliver clear and concise advice.’

‘We deal primarily with Daniel Watters and, on occasion, Philip Smith. Daniel has an in-depth knowledge of his area and is always on hand to offer advice as issues arise.’

‘Good diversity – the team seems very collaborative and cohesive. They appear to get along and work well together in a respectful manner. Appear to mentor new staff well. Good advice – generally to the point, no waffle.’

‘Philip Smith – goes the extra mile for his clients, including zooming in from holidays for important meetings. Likewise, Sarah McCague is very available and responsive to clients.’

‘We have worked with Arthur Cox and its pensions and employee benefits practice for some time now and are more than satisfied with the wonderful service that they provide us with. The knowledge and capability has been second to none.’

‘I have worked with Daniel Watters, in particular, for quite some time now. He is exceptional at his job, and his knowledge of pensions is second to none. In addition to that, he is calm, logical, approachable and easy to speak to. I am always confident and assured in the advice that he provides.’

‘The practice is well resourced to provide the specific high quality and considered pensions and employment law related advice needed, promptly.’

‘The individual advisor is responsive, a subject matter expert, and confident in his advice. I know if it has gone past his desk, we are in safe hands.’

‘We use Arthur Cox for all legal matters related to planning. AC manage each case very well and are consistently on top of the relevant issues and proceedings. Their advice is direct and pragmatic where it needs to be.’

‘We deal almost exclusively with Jacinta Conway. Jacinta is easy to deal with, responsive and on top of the subject matter. We are very happy with the service provided to us.’

‘The team consists of a group of experts who provide top-class environmental and planning advice, working with us to develop solutions to various new challenges that arise from our work. This is also in an environment where there is new and continually developing regulation that requires a team that can anticipate potential challenges and navigate the safest passage. The team is available at any hour or day to assist.’

‘The level of expertise and commitment of certain individuals stands out. Danielle Conaghan and Jacinta Conway deserve special mention. They have worked through various challenges under significant time pressure and have delivered the right results that have allowed our projects to progress.’

‘Expansive knowledge with subject matter specialists and best-in-class individuals.’

‘Innovative, hardworking, good grasp of applicable case law, top talent, good at problem-solving, good track record.’

‘The senior professionals are strong technically and have plenty of relevant experience. They are involved in a lot of relevant deal flow and can advise around it.’

‘Danielle Conaghan is always available and very strong technically.’

‘The team could pull from first-hand experience to help us navigate contractual queries.’

‘Niamh McGovern has been my first port of call for legal queries. She will return calls or answer queries promptly. She offers a professional and high-quality service.’

‘The Arthur Cox team has extensive and unparalleled knowledge of renewable energy projects. Working with them inspires confidence in the team here, knowing that the advice received is sound.’

‘Niamh McGovern is our go-to partner in this space. She is readily available and a great communicator. She has great industry knowledge. She can easily draw on other experience in the market to ensure we are getting the best advice possible.’

‘Maura McLaughlin’s advice is always well thought-out, on-point and easy to understand. She takes the time to really listen to the issues and concerns so that she can deliver the best possible solution in the circumstances.’

‘The team is very responsive and understanding of issues.’

‘A deeper bench than any other practice in the city.’

‘Simon Hannigan has the confidence and brio to deliver for his client in most negotiations.’

‘The Arthur Cox real estate team is second to none. The group is consistently filled with hardworking, intelligent lawyers who get the job done and always give sound advice. No other firm in Dublin even comes close to comparing to Arthur Cox in quality. The people are also excellent to work with.’

‘Deirdre Barrett is one of the most talented real estate partners globally. She is incredibly hardworking and gives excellent advice on how to deal with complicated issues as well as market context around legal points.’

‘Deirdre Barrett is phenomenal. She has every attribute you could wish for in a real estate lawyer – frighteningly bright, commercially savvy, great sense of humour and has the ability to identify and win important points – but without alienating the counterparty. Someone you’d always want sitting by your side and never sitting across the table.‘

‘The team at Arthur Cox provides excellent commercial advice when faced with a legal question, and articulate solutions in a way that is timely and concise.’

‘David Kilty is always available to provide high quality legal advice on tax and broader structuring issues. His advice has been invaluable for developing our investment offerings.’

‘David Kilty stands out not only because of his excellent understanding of structures, but his ability to provide appropriate commercial advice in the context of our business model.’

‘The practice is very client driven and works on multiple projects at once with complete professionalism, collaboration and dedication.’

‘The lawyers are the best in their field – highly skilled and proficient.’

‘Very capable, partner-led aviation team. They have a can-do attitude and are very responsive.’

‘Pragmatic and client-oriented approach to all legal services provided.’

‘Ruth Lillis is an excellent partner – she provides adaptable, rigorous and timely advice, taking account of our business needs.’

‘Easy to work with, personable, highly responsive.’

‘Richard Willis – really responsive, always available and gives smart advice.’

‘Very strong team; good breadth of experience. Excellent client focus.’

‘This team seems to be most acquainted with white-collar crime in the Irish market.’

‘Joanelle O’Cleirigh and Tara Roche are on top of their game on white-collar crime and regulation. They have a good practical understanding of the potential problems and issues that can arise.’

‘Expert advice in a highly specialized field.’

‘Clear advice and a way forward, good experience.’

‘Very experienced and expert team.’

‘Strong subject matter skills combined with commercial focus and understanding of the client’s needs. Always responsive to urgent requirements.’

‘Ruth Lillis – a very experienced, skilled and innovative lawyer.’

‘Ruth Lillis and Orla O’Connor are a delight to work with. There’s a wealth of aviation legal talent in Dublin but one of the best in terms of transaction support and value for money.’

‘Their team has outstanding expert knowledge across many disciplines while still having the streamline capacity to deliver advice in a prompt fashion and always keeping quality standards to the highest professional level. I would have no hesitation in recommending Arthur Cox as Irish legal counsel and look forward to a continued fruitful and fulsome relationship between our organizations well into the future.’

‘Ruth Lillis has done an outstanding job managing the engagement and is a pleasure to work with. Elaine Mooney – an expert in taxation. Her hands on approach and accessibility reading mark her out from the pack. Bethan Leonard is very dependable and her ongoing highly valued contribution ensures a smooth process.’

‘They are a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable practice; this coupled with the diverse areas and practice areas of the law make them an invaluable resource.’

‘We find the Arthur Cox product offering very strong across all touchpoints within our business. The team are proactive, very well connected, always provide good insight and have always been able to deliver, regardless how demanding or obscure our request is.’

‘Ruth Lillis is our go-to person in the Dublin legal community. Along with being incredibly professional, she very bright and always provides exceptional insight. Fintan Kerins is a young associate with great potential. ’

‘The team are subject matter experts with a pragmatic approach.’

‘Arthur Cox has provided excellent service. We have appreciated their dedication, patience and professional advice, which has spanned several categories of expertise.’

‘The qualities which stand out for us and which we value include: exemplary knowledge, a measured approach which has been very reassuring for us throughout complex discussions, the ability to represent us professionally and enduring support for our work.’

‘Arthur Cox has experts across a vast breadth of subjects, and these experts work well together to ensure optimal outcomes for their clients.’

‘Olivia Mullooly is extremely approachable and is always happy to discuss complex issues. She is exceptional in identifying potential problems, with an outstanding ability to present a range of solutions to any such issues, enabling clients to follow the optimum path for their business situation.’

‘Olivia Mullooly is a hands-on partner. Her support and guidance on matters, along with her wide-ranging expertise, is very much valued. I really feel that she has our back in negotiations, and is not afraid to hold a steady line where needed. She very much is a trusted advisor.’

‘The team is very expert, capable and very client-focused.’

‘Patrick Horan is very expert in his respective fields.’