Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP

Founded in 1970, Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms, with over 140 professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional corporate legal services. Our client-first approach ensures that we understand our clients' objectives and tailor our solutions to meet their unique needs. With decades of experience, Holmes is a trusted partner for businesses seeking strategic and effective legal guidance.

Our personal and professional approach, together with our technical proficiency, means that we have developed and maintained strong and long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Our clients’ success is our success. We deliver reliable and efficient services, fostering close teamwork and open, effective lines of communication with our clients throughout the life cycle of every instruction.

Banking and finance: Holmes provides banking and finance services to financial institutions, institutional investors, alternative lenders and other market participants, both domestic and international, as well as for a wide range of borrowers, including investment grade and other corporate and private banking clients. Holmes is a panel legal firm for Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Banks, Permanent TSB, Ulster Bank Ireland and KBC.

Commercial, corporate and M&A: Holmes’ experienced corporate team provides expert guidance and support to public and private clients across a wide range of corporate and commercial legal matters including: mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, corporate governance, group restructurings, raising finance, exit strategies, shareholders’ agreements and general contractual matters.

Construction: Holmes supports clients through every stage of the construction cycle, from procurement strategy, contract structures and contracts negotiation through to professional appointments, project agreements and development / funding arrangements. Holmes also advises on risk management, problem solving and all forms of dispute resolution. Holmes advises both public and private sector clients, including central and local government, funders, developers, contractors and design consultants.

Dispute resolution: Holmes has a highly regarded dispute resolution practice, with many of its lawyers recognised as leaders in the development of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and several of its partners qualified as accredited mediators. The firm’s experienced dispute resolution team is skilled in resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation, conciliation, adjudication and expert determination and regularly advises on all types of interlocutory relief, such as domestic injunctions, Anton Pillar orders, worldwide Mareva injunctions and Quia Timet injunctions, applying the best use of these tools to protect client interests. As leading experts in Irish public sector specific litigation, Holmes has successfully represented clients in many judicial review proceedings and criminal statutory enforcement proceedings.

Employment: Holmes’ employment team has a 50-year track record of success in employment litigation, advising insurance companies on claim protection policies and supporting corporate M&A teams with due diligence. This highly experienced team handles complex issues, including employment injunctions, TUPE, whistle-blowing, corporate immigration and interpreting regulatory frameworks. Holmes also has extensive experience with public sector bodies, enabling the employment team to offer advice that is insightful, strategic and specific to clients’ needs.

Insolvency and corporate restructuring: Holmes’ insolvency and corporate restructuring team are experienced industry specialists who tailor solutions to the circumstances and needs of a distressed business and its stakeholders. The team offers a comprehensive service to insolvency appointees, banking and other creditors, as well as companies and their directors.

Insurance: Holmes’ insurance litigation team advise across the full spectrum of insurance matters, from high-value and complex claims through to volume work, across casualty, property, motor, professional and financial lines, including specialty lines. The highly experienced team regularly advise insurers on policy interpretation, policy mediation, and arbitration disputes and handle disputes coming before the courts at all levels, from the District Court to the Supreme Court.

Public sector: Holmes currently provides full-service legal services to over thirty Irish public sector and semi-State bodies nationally. The firm’s public sector client base spans a broad range of sectors including regulation, education, finance, tax, transport and the environment. Several public sector clients have been represented by Holmes since their establishment, which is testament to their satisfaction with the commercial and experienced advice provided.

Real estate: Holmes’ commercial property solicitors provide strategic legal advice to businesses, investors and institutions navigating the complexities of real estate transactions. With deep industry expertise and a solution-driven approach, this highly experienced team guide clients through acquisitions, disposals, financing, leasing, joint ventures, and large-scale developments. Whether handling a single asset transaction or structuring a multi-property investment, the team ensures seamless execution, mitigating risks and maximising commercial opportunities.