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Ireland
Commercial, corporate and M&A
Commercial, corporate and M&A - ranked: tier 4
Lavelle Partners
'Excellent communicator and listener' GrĂana OâKelly leads the team at Lavelle Partners, which is noted for its 'quality of engagement and ability to understand the business environment clients operate in'. The team acts for a range of Irish companies, as well as advising international clients on setting up holding company structures in Ireland. O'Kelly recently assisted Ireland-based Interfax Communications with its $37m sale to US company Upland Software. Associate Aoibheann OâShea joined from Byrne Wallace.
Dispute resolution
Dispute resolution - ranked: tier 4
Lavelle Partners
The team at Lavelle Partners is 'wonderful at understanding the case issues and dealing with the client sympathetically'. Financial services, defamation and professional negligence (particularly in relation to solicitors' firms) are key areas of focus. Practice head Ciarån Leavy, who 'stands out as a very knowledgeable lawyer with great attention to detail and always provides a top-class service', Marc Fitzgibbon and Michael Lavelle are the names to note.
Employment
Employment - ranked: tier 5
Lavelle Partners
The âpractical and solution-focusedâ team at Lavelle Partners operates mainly in the contentious space, with âreliable and professionalâ practice head Marc Fitzgibbon, who is described as a âgood listenerâ, advising on exit agreements for senior employees.
Insolvency and corporate restructuring
Insolvency and corporate restructuring - ranked: tier 3
Lavelle Partners
Lavelle Partners represented companies, creditors, liquidators and individuals in a range of contentious insolvency matters, including opposing a winding-up petition and the appointment of an examiner. In one particular example, name partner Michael Lavelle helped a companyâs liquidator to secure a settlement with the former directors of a company and a substantial payment to the company as a result of alleged fraudulent and reckless trading. CiarĂĄn Leavy is another key contact.
Real estate
Real estate - ranked: tier 4
Lavelle Partners
At Lavelle Partners, dual qualified (Ireland/England and Wales) practice head Nicola Walsh's caseload included advising on a residential development portfolio sale, debt refinancing and a number of commercial acquisitions. The team also has expertise in commercial leases. Greg Flanagan joined as a senior associate in June 2018 from Pearse Mehigan & Company and brings a mixture of commercial and residential property experience.
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Ireland
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