Arthur Cox > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘Technically, but also commercially very experienced and very strong.’

‘Proactive, responsive, extremely pleasant to deal with, strategic thinkers and problem solvers. Value for money.’

‘Once you engage Arthur Cox in a transaction, you know you are getting a high calibre team. If a transaction veers off track and expertise has to be called upon from within different parts of the firm, you are always comfortable that the quality of advice is consistently high across the various departments.’

‘Kevin Lynch is the partner who we have most interaction with. While Kevin has a team beneath him he is always visible in the transaction and can step in easily when his presence is required. He is a very clear thinker and provides concise advice, no waffle. He is highly regarded in the industry and has a reputation for being pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Technically but also commercially very experienced and very strong. Proactive, responsive, extremely pleasant to deal with, strategic thinkers and problem solvers. Value for money.’

‘Understand their immediate and connected client needs within the deal situations, and well versed in working alongside London Magic Circle firms harmoniously as well which is important for ultimate deal execution.’

‘Cormac Kissane is an experienced and talented partner and an excellent relationship manager. Aiden Small is very well-connected in the London market and popular with clients.’

‘Excellent subject matter experts, really ahead of impending developments in the area, practical and commercially astute’

‘Equity markets – Strength and depth of the team – the leading capital markets team in Ireland.’ 

‘Debt capital markets – the debt capital markets team are at the forefront of any developments within the Irish market. They have a notable wealth of knowledge of the capital markets space and the team are always well informed and responsive. The team always deliver a best in class service.’

‘Phil Cody and the team at Arthur Cox are extremely responsive and attentive. The advice is excellent and based on valuable experience on regulatory matters.’

‘Phil Cody is my go to lawyer in this team, he impresses everyone on the deal with his commercial approach and deep market knowledge while also being superb on technical issues.’

‘Unrivalled legal expertise, combined with a commercially astute and pragmatic mindset make this team the best in the market.’

‘In-depth knowledge of our business sector. Pragmatic and commercial approach focused on problem solving.’

‘Maura McLaughlin provides pragmatic and commercially savvy advice and is an excellent sounding board for issues. She is clear and confident and poised. She also knows when to step in and when to leave things to her excellent associate.’

‘Stephen Ranalow – probably the finest M&A lawyer in the country – an extraordinary talent, with a client service mindset that is unrivalled.’

‘Maura McLaughlin – really deep subject matter expertise, with a hands on, can do approach that makes client engagement a pleasure.’

‘Conor McCarthy – really strong M&A lawyer, who makes it his business to really understand his clients’ business and key issues, really enhancing the value of the legal support he provides – one to watch.’

‘John Matson is extremely good at problem solving. He is a superb lawyer who comes up with excellent solutions to complex issues.’

‘The two stand outs for us are Elizabeth Bothwell and more recently David Vos who has the potential to succeed in the industry long term. Elizabeth is our trusted advisor on everything and we trust her to tap into the extensive Arthur Cox network of experts across all of the specialties we need support for.’

‘Strong team within the construction practice with good market experience. Well resourced. Consistent views from partners and associates.’

‘Good market level experience as they work for both developers and banks.’

‘The construction team at Arthur Cox continue to provide timely, commercially focused and relevant advices across our range of matters. They are always at the end of the phone and provide terrific support both in terms of dispute mitigation and resolution.’

‘Karen Killoran is widely respected as being a readily available practitioner who is familiar with the client organisation’s risk appetite and who can deliver pragmatic advice.’

‘Their strength lies in their vast experience and commercial mindset. They provide practical solutions and alternative ways of doing things. Very good collaboration with other practice areas such as property and procurement to ensure that the context of the advice sought is accurate.’

‘Niav O’Higgins is an exceptional lawyer and an amazing individual. At the top of her game, builds trust quickly and is very personable. Commercial mindset, very practical and sees around corners. Talented at explaining complex matters in plain English, which is much appreciated. Sinead Flanagan is very good.’

‘The team is easy to approach and very friendly. When it comes to the workload it is fast and efficient – a perfect combination.’

‘Karen Killoran and Ciara Dooley are proactive and give sensible solutions to issues that arise. Took the time to know and understand our team and what is important to us as a business.’

‘Arthur Cox is a market leader. The team is excellent at data protection advisory work and regulatory engagement and investigations, with a finger on the pulse of the regulatory landscape.’

‘Rob Corbet is a standout performer and one of the top privacy lawyers in Europe. He sees the big picture but is also a master of the small print. His consistently excellent work in finding solutions is always impressive. Colin Rooney has a very strong specialism in handling high-profile regulatory investigations and has a strong record in getting results (often against the odds). Caoimhe Stafford is a technically strong associate with a big future.’

‘The breadth of experience is evident in the advice that they provide. It is extremely useful to have lawyers who are actively representing clients with the regulator so that they can provide comparison advice on a frequent basis. The outstanding attribute of this team is the commercial legal advice that is provided every time in a way that is digestible and lands well with the business.’

‘Colin Rooney is a very accessible partner. Not only is he available at short notice but he always finds capacity to support his clients. In addition, he is a very pleasant professional to deal with so senior business leaders are willing to take advice from him as he can demonstrate his expertise and commercial acumen with ease.’

‘An excellent team. The advice is good value: concise, intelligent and to the point.’

‘Very attentive and full team always very together and on board and available to offer up all resources, advice and help as required in difficult negotiation or court work. Collaborative working at its best.’

‘Best performing practice in the Irish market. Superb depth in team. Very client-focused. Are not cheap but provide value for money.’

‘Keith Smith – business acumen, direct access without delegation, subject matter expertise.’

‘Eve Mulconry is a force. She is cutting edge commercial and drives our commercial objectives though innovative legal strategy.’

‘Joanelle O’Cleirigh & Kate O’Donohoe – excellent knowledge of their brief. Prompt response to any queries.’

‘Ryan Ferry is an extraordinarily shrewd, smart & strategic thinker. His capacity to manage a very large work load is enviable. He is deeply passionate about his work and completely outcome focussed.’

‘Special mention for Richard Willis and Amelia Walsh. Richard leads his team very well and has a great manner with clients. Amelia is very bright and is a real rising star.’

‘Gavin Woods and Sean Carroll, and Michael Egan stand out for me. Their attention to detail is immense and Michael’s ability to comprehend the IT and technical aspects of a litigation case is a really good benefit to our business.’

‘Highly responsive to clients; collaborative and practical approach’

‘Louise O’Byrne – exceptional practitioner; client centred; razor-sharp.’

‘Louise O’Byrne has been a great source of support on tricky cases. Seamus Given is very experienced and has seen it all before.’

‘Arthur Cox’s employment team are dynamic and agile, and all members of the team are knowledgeable, pragmatic and give sensible advice.’

‘Louise O’Byrne takes a vested interest in her clients. She takes a partnership approach and advises on all matters that range from both a strategic and operational perspective, and is a solid sounding board. She is super responsive, and gives real time advice which is critical often in employment matters and her advice is digestible by all. She is my ‘go-to’ lawyer in all employment law matters’

‘First and foremost the team Arthur Cox always demonstrate expert working knowledge in their respective areas of specialty. The team is very accessible and responsive.’

‘Arthur Cox is an excellent law firm for many reasons: lawyers are high quality, experienced, they take a commercial approach, are pragmatic and client oriented.’

‘The standout partner is Seamus Given. He is the top employment law lawyer in Ireland. He is hugely experienced, insightful and client oriented. He is very accessible to clients, commercial in his approach and takes the time to explore all angles of an issue to find the best options and pragmatic solutions. His knowledge of and experience in the employment law area is exceptional. He is responsive and efficient in delivery of his advice. I regularly recommend him to others.’

‘Arthur Cox provide a top-class service, with top-quality lawyers. AC delivered to tight deadlines and turned around documents quickly with a high degree of quality. The team demonstrated depth and a real understanding of our business, while providing top-class commercial advice in difficult negotiations.’

‘Alex McLean stands out as one of the most astute and knowledgeable lawyers I have ever worked with. He knows the energy and infrastructure sectors better than anyone else, has real depth of sector knowledge (particularly in energy), and provides top-class commercial advice, while also having a balanced understanding of all sides of the debate.’

‘I believe Alex McLean is the leading energy lawyer in Ireland: he is both pragmatic and highly effective as a lawyer, but also highly commercial and knowledgeable on energy-specific issues.’

‘The Arthur Cox team have a depth of knowledge and experience, and crucially the ability to communicate that, which has proven to be hugely valuable in the ever-changing planning and environmental landscape.’

‘Danielle Conaghan in particular understands what we as a client need when we seek her advice. She understands all perspectives and her communication style allows her to seamlessly integrate with the broader project team when the need arises.’

‘We have continued to do substantial work with Arthur Cox over the year and have found they have maintained their exceptionally high standards in the quality of the work that they produce, the insight they provide to us on legal matters reflecting on our industry and the quality of their engagement. Despite the complexity and seriousness of some of the issues on which they have worked with us, it is a genuinely enjoyable, and always educational, experience to work with them.’

‘I would particularly identify their ability to explain and communicate complex legal matters to individuals with no or limited legal experience and the clarity – in language and thought – of the written advice they provided as worthy of recognition. They are very available and often proactive, taking the initiative to bring things to our attention which would be of interest. We have a genuine sense that they’re a part of our team and vice versa.’

‘Arthur Cox are leading lawyers in this field in Ireland.’

‘Arthur Cox are a top class firm that delivers excellent business oriented advice.’

‘Vast amount of experience, the go-to practice for EU and competition law in Ireland. High level of collaboration with other practice areas that may impact on advices.’

‘The team has deep experience in Irish and EU competition practice and you know they have seen most things before, giving me comfort that they will navigate us through the issues seamlessly.’

‘Very user friendly team with commercial results focused attitude.’

‘Patrick Horan has immense technical knowledge in the area of Competition law and he is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Richard Ryan is thoughtful, a clear communicator, and practical in his advice. Great to deal with.’

‘Richard Ryan – excellent lawyer, very personable, exudes decency. Very responsive and engaging relationship partner. The best in the country for competition law advice, extremely knowledgeable and always contextualises his advice appropriately. Very high level of service, worth the money.

‘Simon Breen – excellent, analytical, personable, one to watch.’

‘We have had dealing with Arthur Cox over many years and, without fail, their service has been of a consistently high standard. Their capacity to adapt to quickly changing circumstances is first class and during Covid their engagement with us was managed in a way that ensured first class service at all times. Their teamwork approach ensures that all necessary departments seamlessly engage in activities relating to any particular issue.’

‘Arthur Cox is very professional and I do have a lot of business with Arthur Cox. They are very precise and clear in the way they deal with us as a customer. We see them as a partner to our business.’

‘Great communication with details of each litigation matter under representation. Sets realistic expectations and looks for solutions that do not always involve spending more money.’

‘Their personal availability to us at all times is highly valued by us as is their seamless interaction between departments and individuals. They have worked with us particularly in the areas of Healthcare, Litigation and property and have managed a low key approach in recent high profile controversies. Joanelle O’Cleirigh is our key contact and has provided us consistently with a wise and valued service.’

‘We have regular catch-ups on litigation matters that are being handled by the team I work with. I always feel that I am in a good place of understanding what we are currently doing and what our next steps are. Joanelle O’Cleirigh, Leanne Dolan and Kerry Corbett work very well together as a team and provide outstanding counsel.’

‘The partner we deal with, Ryan Ferry, gives amazing attention to our company whether it’s day, evening or night. He has a great knowledge of the Pharma and Life sciences industry that we are in. They always give a clear answer and a clear roadmap.’

‘Arthur Cox has a market-leading practice on information technology and related contracting and outsourcing issues. Their experience, commercial savvy and level of technical expertise are second to none in the Irish market.’

‘Rob Corbet has vital strategic acumen from his many years at the cutting edge of technology deals. Ian Duffy has excellent technical skills, a calm temperament and the capabilities to deliver on complex multi-party mandates. Colin Rooney is also an experienced operator with deep technical expertise and first-rate negotiation skills.’

‘They are knowledgeable, practical and businesslike.’

‘They are always willing to find practical solutions. It’s always about what’s best for the client.’

‘Strong bench, deep experience, practical advice, user friendly.’

‘The Arthur Cox Restructuring team integrated seamlessly into the wider team so that we could provide cohesive cross-border advice to the client.’

‘William Day has an exceptional amount of experience on Irish insolvency/restructuring matters and the firm brings significant depth in staffing and experience.’

‘William Day is the top of his field. He is hands on and user friendly.’

‘Willie Day and John Donald are best in class in the Irish market. Bags of experience – you know they won’t let you down.’

‘John Donald – exceptional work ethic, client focus and expertise.’

‘Willie Day – A leading practitioner with a wealth of experience. John Donald – A great advocate with experience on large complex restructurings. Frances Flynn – Rising star and really good to work with’

‘Willie Day and Frances Flynn are very easy to work with: responsive, astute and reliable.’

‘Very knowledgeable on insurance M&A and the market. Responsive at unsocial hours as well as in the normal working day.’

‘Very flexible and great collaboration between assigned team.’

‘The team made great preparations and provided excellent advice so that during the mediation we were able to walk away with minimal loss and business disruptions. Their work also ensured that our insurance company covered 100% of the claim. They did a wonderful job navigating between the demands of the mediator, our company, and our insurance provider while never losing sight of our interest even until the final minutes of the mediation.’

‘Excellent all round subject knowledge and applies a commercial, practical lens to the advice it provides. Understands the needs and complexities of its clients and tailors its advice accordingly. Always willing to tackle complex legal issues and to engage other colleagues in the firm to address particular issues on your behalf. Great collaboration between the Employment, Pensions, Litigation and Data Protection divisions.’

‘Reliable, contactable, efficient, practical and thorough. I can always pick up the phone with queries large and small and be confident of getting top rate, practical legal advice that can be applied by the business.’

‘Elizabeth Bothwell is an excellent lawyer, well respected and always exceptionally supportive – I would recommend her very highly.’

‘Other legal firms would do well to recognise that, more than ever, clients are looking at problem solvers, ideas, solutions, not simply translation of regulation and legislation. Arthur Cox delivers that.’

‘Experienced and proactive team, client oriented and caring for the client’s interests. Useful updates via e-mail – regular distributions as well as focused emails specifying relevance of the updated and timelines. Interesting and useful online seminars – also very focused on key topics, key updates. Just balances to not overdo with the information but keep good level of awareness.’

‘The Investment funds team at Arthur Cox is, I believe, amongst the most knowledgeable in the sector. Whilst that alone would make them a strong choice amongst their competitors, it is the way they deliver their service that stands out. From first engagement, to wrap up of the project, we received proactive assistance rather than solely formulaic legal advice. Proposals that are innovative, or unusual, are often given short shrift in financial services, due to the highly constrained regulatory environment, yet the team at AC didn’t simply dismiss the ideas, rather they worked hard to deliver the outcomes required.’

‘With particular reference to Sarah Cunniff and Tara O’ Reilly, both are dedicated to service excellence and uniquely client focused.’

‘Dara Harrington is a knowledgeable lawyer, with deep understanding of the European and Irish regulatory frameworks.’

‘We have worked with Cormac Commins for several years and really enjoy the business relations with him and his team. We, first of all, appreciate the proactiveness, focus on our needs and priorities but also, which is not less important, quick turnarounds with responses and being ready to provide support when it is needed at hoc. Professionalism and expertise go without saying – we had several complicated matters to resolve, and Cormac’s input and opinion were of real value and help.’

‘Cormac Commins was our first contact in the firm, remained our key adviser, and was responsible for selling the firm to us. From first contact to last, he understood our challenge, understood our constraints and, importantly, was happy to try and take us on the journey, rather than simply act as an adviser. An outstanding lawyer.’

‘Cormac Commins, and his associates, never ducked the issues. Where ideas were unworkable, they would tell us, and they could tell us because they have extensive knowledge and experience.’

‘A good mix of commercial, contractual and litigation lawyers. Overall a strong team that can take matters from start to end, whether commercial or litigation. Part of a good international network of firms.’

‘Domhnall Breatnach has very good experience in IP matters including comparative advertising and blocking injunctions. Very strong on the detail and gives strategic advice while at the same time being aware of costs and the need for resolution. Gavin Woods gives really practical advice around disputes and has good expertise in IP, in particular copyright and trade marks. He is conscious of the need to balance litigation costs against business objectives and required outcomes.’

‘Philip Smith gives sound and practical legal advice in clear and concise language with a measure of good humour thrown in which keeps everyone engaged. Sarah McCague gives clear and practical advice and is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘The people on the pensions team are subject matter experts. When we ask them a question, their response is considered, comprehensive, timely and useful. They also are careful to make sure that they understand the question we are asking, before starting the work. This means that we get value for money for their services.’

‘The team is very responsive and provide clear advice and guidance. They are readily available for calls to discuss matters and explain them clearly to a non-legal person. They also provide updates which are extremely relevant to and useful for the current evolving pensions environment.’

‘The team provide practical advice and solutions to day to day issues we face. For us this allows us to deal with the issues quickly rather than first having to decipher long legal opinions.’

‘The professionalism and level of expertise that the team can offer to clients enables clients to be confident in the advice that they are receiving.’

‘Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to distil complex legal matters into succinct opinions/advice. Seamless introduction of new members of the team particularly advent of Sarah McCague as the new promoted Partner on the team.’

‘Being approachable, engaged and responsive to client queries. True understanding of client needs.’

‘Sarah McCague is outstanding.’

‘The team truly understand their discipline. They offer me a perspective that I do not have and make me consider the advice I am receiving in a well-understood legal context. They make the client and others feel part of the wider team and at no stage do they make you feel you cannot ask any question, no matter how insignificant it may appear to you. They have dealt with us professionally and in a responsive manner, ensuring we stay in control of the situation. The team reflects diversity; there is a strong lead from women and a feeling of equality in the team.’

‘This is a very strong team with the very particular, highly sought-after skill of being strategists for litigation avoidance in this highly litigious area. From our experience, there are a large number of highly skilled practitioners in this area but the ability of this team to anticipate and manage the potential risks of a challenge and to develop comprehensive strategies to avoid litigation puts them way ahead of other practitioners in this field. This team has very strong depth as we never have had to wait for any question or issue to be addressed, which is key when you are dealing with international construction projects.’

‘Danielle Conaghan is a clear star in this area and her continued ability to navigate through complicated scenarios for international clients, who are not familiar with the Irish system or the likely challenges that it can result in, makes her a leader in this area. I would also highly recommend Jeanie Kelly and Jacinta Conway. Jeanie, in particular, has demonstrated very strong leadership through her calm and solution-orientated approach, dealing with very emotional and stressed clients who have project deadlines which Jeanie understands and meets. Trying to explain this complicated area of the law to non-experts and develop strategies to address it is not an easy task but this team have consistently demonstrated their ability to do this.’

‘Laura Rafferty’s advice has been concise and effective. Laura has used her experience and knowledge of recent similar cases to our benefit and has also advised us of other cases with which we will be involved but had not yet been notified of. Laura has demonstrated an interest in our business goals and has worked hard to ensure that key deadlines have been met.’

‘A unique attribute of this team is the depth of knowledge within it. Our business encounters a wide and diverse array of issues on an ongoing basis and we are involved in a most contentious industry. The Arthur Cox planning and environmental team rise to and above the challenge on a consistent basis. Meetings are always facilitated and the necessary people are always available and present. If external parties are required, they are sourced and are present also. There is never a limit on capacity. Collaboration with others is never a problem and is in fact supported, when required or deemed beneficial. However, the Arthur Cox team are the nub of the solution. Access to excellent legal counsel is another unique attribute to the team.’

‘Every person I interact with in Arthur Cox is a pleasure to work with. Some of the issues we deal with can be heavy and sessions can be time consuming, therefore being comfortable in the presence of these people is very important. Each individual has a great depth of knowledge, underscored with a seemingly natural expertise in law itself. Their professionalism is taken for granted at this stage but it is worth mentioning as it is something which should be very much valued. Deborah Spence demonstrates all of the above and her positive influence on the team is very evident. Jacinta Conway is an extremely significant asset to the Arthur Cox team. Jacinta has demonstrated a knowledge capable of dealing with all and any issue presented to her, a really strong professionalism and a willingness to go the extra mile for her clients. Jacinta is also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Laura Rafferty has earned a reputation as the go-to in her field. Her background as a former barrister gives her an extra edge when it comes to managing the increasing amount of planning cases currently in the High Court. But it is her approach to clients that is most exceptional – she understands our business needs, is a clear and comprehensive communicator and develops trusted relationships. Laura is very passionate about achieving the best outcome, and this is evident in the value she brings and successes she delivers.’

‘Deborah Spence is thorough, a great communicator and a true problem solver. Yvonne Scannell is exceptional, an original thinker and with experience that is second to none. Danielle Conaghan is a star – articulate, knowledgeable and highly motivated.’

‘I can always rely on the team to deliver timely, effective, pragmatic and client-focused advice.’

‘Karen Killoran and Niamh McGovern are to be highly recommended.’

‘The team at Arthur Cox have an in-depth knowledge of PPP projects and ensure the right balance of outcome for both shareholders and the project success. Working with the team, we developed a really collaborative approach in how we managed risk and reward, whilst navigating the critical aspects of public policy and public procurement. Their approach to our relationship management and associated billing of the project is with a clear long-term focus.’

‘As individuals from partners to associates, each and every one is very committed to our needs, with no task or request for support being too menial. The level of knowledge across the team is extremely extensive, with knowledge being shared and the right answers delivered without delay. Our relationship with AC has strong foundations, based on trust and integrity, having worked closely across the team.’

‘They are dedicated to finding creative solutions that deliver results for the business.’

‘Aaron Boyle cuts straight through to the issue.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and very available to clients.’

‘Great client service, expertise and experience. Make you feel confident and secure in their advice.’

‘The Arthur Cox team was very, very professional and competent in bringing the case forward.’

‘Joanelle O’Cleirigh demonstrated huge commitment and determination in progressing the case. It was a case that required not just a high level of legal skills, but also considerable time commitments over a period of time. This was always forthcoming, and huge credit must go to Joanelle for the positive outcome in this case that benefitted not just the client directly concerned, but others as well.’

‘Good knowledge of the public sector.’

‘The team’s strength lies in the broad spectrum of expertise available from those at the top of their field. This is turns facilitates their key capability of drawing from a pool of exceptional lawyers across various practice areas. Vast experience with public sector clients, particularly at the start-up phase. The public procurement law practice is exceptional.’

‘Aaron Boyle is the milkman: he always delivers. Very solution-focused and commercially aware. Very responsive and clear in his advice.’

‘Technical expertise combined with good commercial knowledge of the real estate market.’

‘Simon Hannigan combines technical expertise with a real love for the real estate sector.’

‘This practice has exceptional skill with respect to Irish law and its pertinence to financial services and fund and SPV structures in Ireland.’

‘David Kilty has exceptional expertise in tax matters relating to Irish SPV structures and was quickly able to advise us and our clients on various tax matters relating to our investment vehicle. His advice and quick commercial understanding of the matter significantly helped us execute our business objectives. He is incredibly accessible and always responsive which helps to resolve matters quickly.’

‘Fintan Clancy – pragmatic, cool head and always available to the client.’

‘A market-leading team in terms of experience in virtual and paperless hearings. Great use of technology and innovative from a tech perspective. Good collaboration with other firms.’

‘Richard Willis is very accessible, personable and well versed in his subject matter. Peter Woods is also excellent and incredibly hardworking.’

‘I have found this practice to be one of the best firms I’ve dealt with in this field: they not only give you their professional advice, but they also listen to your views and walk along with you. The personal touch really stands out. We will continue to work closely and I can foresee us having a long relationship.’

‘We have been working with Deirdre O’Mahony and find her very professional. She is very knowledgeable in her area and has great communication skills.’

‘I have been really impressed by the level of collaboration. It takes a lot of work and commitment, particularly when there are many stakeholders.’

‘Richard Willis goes out of his way to assist and always makes himself available when issues arise. He is honest, practical and strategic in the advice that he gives, and is always understanding of where his client is coming from and what success might look like from the client’s perspective rather than the lawyer’s perspective. This sets him apart from other lawyers.’

‘Peter Woods is extremely diligent and fully committed to his clients.’

‘The team at Arthur Cox provide invaluable advice to get straight to the point and resolve any legal issue that may arise and highlight the main sections within any agreement that needs to be looked at from a commercial point of view.’

‘The individuals on the team have many years experience in the asset finance space and provide the support and knowledge to help you get the deals across the line in a friendly manner.’

‘We were very impressed by the work quality and responsiveness and efficiency of Laura Cunningham. Always on top of things and always in control, even when deals become complex and hectic. Fintan Kerrins offered excellent associate work.

‘Robert Murphy – vastly experienced, he has seen and done everything and remains committed and enthusiastic. His knowledge is second to none.’

‘Caroline Devlin is a very experienced practitioner who is always calm, pragmatic and to the point in situations that would phase many peers which make her our go to person in Ireland.’

‘Caroline Devlin is a consummate professional. She is able to leverage her tax and corporate background in this specialised field and bring extra value to clients.’

‘Arthur Cox partner Laura Cunningham delivers smart, thoughtful advice in a timely manner. Laura is responsive and takes her clients’ preferences and objectives into account when delivering concise and sensible recommendations.’

‘Robert Murphy has a stellar reputation within the aviation industry. He has amassed an enormous level of experience and knowledge throughout his career. This is always evident on transactions. Rob is always a delight to deal with and fills us with confidence. Laura Cunningham has excellent technical knowledge and considerable experience in aviation. She is incredibly professional and always accessible to clients.’

‘Arthur Cox’s copyright and tech department is our only choice for Ireland. Quick, flexible, sharp and close.’

‘Olivia Mullooly has strong knowledge and experience with a client-centric approach. She is always approachable and flexible, and always offers the right practical solutions we and our clients need.’

‘The team comprise a very wide range of specialities, meaning that an expert is available to help in any situation, allowing them to handle corporate matters with cross-border complications in a very efficient and effective manner. Also, the team’s responsiveness is second to none, as is their ability to understand things from a client’s perspective, allowing them to proactively provide the necessary individual client support as well as providing timely and actionable advice to attorneys and company advisers working in multiple jurisdictions.’

‘Olivia Mullooly stood out to me for her professionalism and approachability, and the all-round excellence of her work.’

‘The Arthur Cox IP team has a unique ability to look around corners and resolve potential issues for our business before they have the chance to materialise. Olivia Mullooly and her team consistently provide top-class advice in a clear and concise manner (notwithstanding the tight deadlines which our business often demands). Arthur Cox are the ultimate trusted adviser and clearly value maintaining our strong solicitor/client relationship. The depth of legal knowledge across the firm distinguishes Arthur Cox from other practices. We particularly appreciate their ability to work collaboratively across their departments to ensure we have visibility on, and understand, the full picture at an early stage.’

‘The Arthur Cox IP team have been an excellent support to help us navigate our business through some particularly challenging times recently. Their response time to (often complicated) intellectual property queries sets Arthur Cox apart from other firms. Olivia Mullooly’s focus on maintaining our client relationship and, in particular, her ability to clearly communicate complex legal points is appreciated.’

‘The Arthur Cox IP team are uniquely placed to provide commercial, cutting-edge advice, having advised and litigated extensively in the area. The team provide sound and practical pre-litigation advice which is commercially beneficial to our company as it assists in saving costs and assessing risk.’

‘Gavin Woods is practical and savvy, providing sound direction both in preliminary advice and in litigious matters. I can pick up the phone to Gavin, who is readily available to assist with queries big and small, which I find extremely helpful and which makes him a go-to for me as I trust his approach. Gavin advises private clients and multinationals, making him well placed to assist on complex matters.’

‘The breath of experience in the team was invaluable. Arthur Cox have partners to cover all areas of a transaction and we didn’t have to go elsewhere for further experienced people.’

‘The telecoms team at Arthur Cox is superb. The range of skills and knowledge is immense. Telecoms is a complex practice area, full of regulation and very niche issues. The team at Arthur Cox take the time to get the know the complexities of the market, the players and the key issues coming down the tracks, and help ideate and problem solve with the client. They also help us with blue sky thinking and issue spotting. As an in-house lawyer, the support is invaluable.’

‘Aaron Boyle’s attention to detail is noteworthy. He has the stamina to survive long, complex project negotiations and the ability to break it down so that we can bring issues back to the business in bite-size chunks – always with solutions.’

‘The Arthur Cox team are excellent at providing advice in a complex and niche area of the law. The telecoms industry is dynamic and there has been much litigation and regulation in the past five years which Arthur Cox have greatly assisted with. They have a multi-disciplinary approach, providing advice across the regulatory, competition, litigation, employment, infrastructure, construction and utilities areas. The specialised knowledge available across these teams makes Arthur Cox a go-to in this industry.’

‘Patrick Horan is an excellent lawyer who provides competition telco advice to us. This is an extremely specialised and complex area and Patrick provides a clear, risk-based analysis in a easily digestible manner.’

‘Professional, hard working and enthusiastic’.

‘We value Caroline Devlin and Robert Murphy for their knowledge and expertise in helping clients resolve their issues.’

‘I attribute Arthur Cox’s success to the team members. I am fortunate enough to engage directly with Caroline Devlin. Caroline has taken the time to understand our business and its intricacies so she may offer the very best in legal advice, compliance, and legal and corporate agreements. The resourcing in strong in Arthur Cox, as when we do not require the high level of expertise that Caroline brings, she introduces us to a relative junior member of the team who can assist with lower-level legal advice and action. Similarly, Caroline introduced our business to Arthur Cox’s Northern Ireland office when we had an out-of-jurisdiction matter to resolve.’

‘Caroline Devlin often engages with our business outside office hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, when dealing with a particularly complex matter. She listens to and breaks down our requirements, so she is sure that she understand the challenge. She is measured, methodical and clear in her responses.’

‘Strong in-depth knowledge of transportation sector and financing.’

‘Every member of the Arthur Cox team working with us is knowledgeable and thus they were very important in the implementation process.’

‘They are committed to the project we are working on. Even though you know that they have many other things going on at the same time for other clients, from their commitment to the process, you would think that they were only working on your transaction.’

‘Aaron Boyle and Niamh McGovern were both excellent. They were able to explain issues simply and succinctly and with an overall commercial mindset.’