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LK Shields Solicitors LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Ireland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘ corporate and M&A practice has been kept busy handling a steady workflow of instructions from clients in the technology, energy, healthcare and financial services sectors. Firm managing partner and M&A and private equity expert Richard Curran heads up the department, which continues to advise on private equity and venture capital deals. Jennifer McGuire leads the M&A group, and consultant Gerry Halpenny has extensive experience in advising on cross-border M&A matters.Practice head(s):
Richard Curran; Jennifer McGuire
Other key lawyers:
Gerry Halpenny; Emmet Scully; Philip Daly
Testimonials
‘Sound and practical advice and a speedy response to queries.’
‘I find the team at LK Shields to be practical providing workable businesslike solutions rather than theoretical potential outcomes.’
‘The team are very dynamic and very commercially astute.’
‘Jenny McGuire and Gerry Halpenny have been excellent in all matters.’
‘LK Shields is commercially focused and their partners and associates are responsive and accessible. They are innovative in their approach to finding practical solutions for clients. They communicate to the client in clear concise language and provide an efficient service.’
‘I have worked closely with Jennifer McGuire on a number of different projects. She is also my main point of contact for referring clients to LK Shields. Where a query arises that is not within her remit she recommends a suitable partner for us to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. She is also extremely responsive and available to take a call when the need arises to provide guidance and advice. Emmet Scully is very responsive and accessible.’
‘Strong practice, very commercial and pragmatic. Able to balance need for legal excellence with adaptation for deal size and specificities.’
‘Jennifer McGuire is easy to deal with and interested in our business and what we value in terms of advice. Jennifer McGuire is a stand out and a great asset to the firm. She has consistently provided us with a high level of service for a number of years.’
Key clients
Aspire Technologies
StepStone Group
Brink’s
Causeway Capital Partners
Culligan Water
Elkstone
Kajima
Keurig Dr Pepper
Reach Plc
Veolia
Work highlights
- Acted for the vendors of Walco Foods on the sale of the the company to Neste.
- Assisted Culligan Group with several transactions, including advising Glenpatrick Natural Water Coolers in the purchase of the entire issued share capital of CWS Water Solutions.
- Acted for the Erisbeg Group on several acquisitions.
Ireland > Construction Tier 2
LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘s ‘highly experienced‘ construction team advises both domestic and international clients on the development of PRS, social housing, telecoms and transport infrastructure projects, among others, and is noted for its expertise in advising contractors and international entrants to the market. The firm is also a strong performer in construction disputes. Jamie Ritchie, who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, leads the team, which also includes disputes-focused Ian Lavelle and Seanna Mulrean, a specialist in the telecoms sector.Practice head(s):
Jamie Ritchie
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is now a well-established and ever-growing presence in the construction market in Ireland and further afield. They have recently made an industry hire to the team, something quite unique or different to what one would usually see in the legal sector in Ireland, demonstrating a wider-thinking mindset and the harnessing of multi-disciplinary skills. The team can now draw on both legal and industry expertise all in one place.’
‘Jamie Ritchie is a well-established, renowned and trusted solicitor in his chosen field of work. In any dealings that one ever has with him it is very clear that he is very adept and astute in the field of construction law. Answers are well-thought-out, considered, and advice is always of the top tier.’
‘Jamie Ritchie has seemingly a natural ability to understand a legal issue, understand the business, and bring these two sometimes opposing needs together to form well-structured, sound, and diligent legal/commercial advice. He is always readily available and is capable of delivering and engaging with clients in an amicable and friendly manner also. This has always got the added benefit of putting clients at ease and building a confidence and trust in the advice that they are receiving.’
‘The LKS projects and construction team is a small but highly experienced unit ideally placed to provide legal services to small and mid-size construction enterprises. They are well equipped to provide a highly personal service and thrive on establishing strong relationships with their clients. All the members of the team are highly intelligent and motivated with high levels of understanding and experience with construction projects.’
‘Jamie Ritchie has very great experience, including from having worked in the United Kingdom. He has particular experience and expertise in adjudication. Ian Lavelle is an experienced construction litigator.’
‘All are very practical and realistic in their approach to and understanding of the legal issues that can arise on a construction project.’
Key clients
Kajima Ireland Limited
Glasgiven Contracts Limited
Elkstone Capital Partners Limited
Ellwood Homes Development
Purcell Construction
Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC
Propchain Solutions Limited t/a Prop
McMahon Design and Management Limited
CareChoice Group
Gowan Motor Distribution Limited
Ameresco Limited
October Investments
Seabased
Crane Hire Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Kajima Ireland Limited in relation to the development and financing of a new 258-home residential scheme in Belmayne, Dublin, as part of a joint venture with Bartra.
- Advised a large UK-based rail contractor on its bid for a substantial construction contract in relation to a new rail project in the south-west region of Ireland.
- Advising McMahon Design and Management in relation to EPCM and O&M contracts for multiple international sub-sea and maritime projects within the Irish maritime area.
Ireland > Dispute resolution Tier 2
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).
Ireland > Employment Tier 2
LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘s practice acts for domestic and international clients on the full gamut of employment issues involving labour law, immigration, employee benefits and transactional work, the practice also handles contentious mandates. Team head Aoife Bradley is noted for her extensive expertise in employment, equality, and industrial relations law, regularly advising employers on senior management issues. Ciara O’Kennedy is particularly adept at advising on the exit of senior executives in shareholder disputes.Practice head(s):
Aoife Bradley
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Responsive, strong communicator, able to detail all scenarios. Good ability to share case load.’
‘LK Shields’ breadth and quality of services (related to employment agreements/policies, benefits, data privacy and more) enabled us to consolidate our legal needs with one practice and more effectively ramp up our Ireland operations. LK Shields have also demonstrated good flexibility and responsiveness in addressing urgent matters.’
‘The depth of knowledge in the subject fields in which we engaged LK Shields was notable, and they proactively alerted us to other legal/compliance areas we should be assessing. Our primary contact at LK Shields was Ciara O ’Kennedy. She adeptly addressed many of our employee-related matters while also seamlessly bringing in others in the practice as needed to address other matters outside her area of expertise.’
‘Responsive, practical and easy to deal with.’
‘Diverse team with a panel of legal experts for all aspects of commercial and employment law. Highly responsive with response times, providing detailed and relevant advice at all times.’
‘Ciara O ’Kennedy – expert in her field of employment law. Friendly yet highly professional. She covers all the details of the query presented. Articulate speaker at conferences and seminars. Always rely on her legal advice as her professional knowledge of Irish employment law is outstanding.’
‘Very thorough, careful, and client-friendly. The team is deep and accustomed to dealing with demanding and difficult clients.’
‘Responsiveness, teamwork, careful work, high-quality. Aoife Bradley has done most of our work.’
Key clients
Alltech Beverage Division Ireland Limited and All-Technology (Ireland) Limited
Hertz Europe Service Centre Limited
Culligan Water
Stepstone Group
A-LIGN Compliance and Security IE Limited
The Employee Representative Group of Indeed.com
Ciara Smyth
Centripetal Inc
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Work highlights
- Assisted Alltech Inc and its Irish entities with a collective redundancy process and how to constructively engage with the workforce.
- Assisted the Culligan Group with several corporate transactions.
- Advised Hertz Europe Service Centre Limited on a complex outsourcing of the majority of its customer service function and provided expert advice on how the transaction should be managed, in consideration of alternative EU and non-EU jurisdictions.
Ireland > EU and competition Tier 2
LK Shields Solicitors LLP continues to make a particular impression in competition litigation, especially antitrust damages actions; it represented Scania in connection with a damages action brought for alleged participation in a truck cartel. The team has also represented clients in a series of headline merger control engagements and is active in the state aid space. Marco Hickey is a hugely experienced EU and competition specialist, with decades of experience in Dublin, London and Brussels. Jill Callanan is head of litigation and dispute resolution and is a key partner on follow-on damages actions.
Practice head(s):
Marco Hickey
Other key lawyers:
Jill Callanan; Muireann Granville
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of Irish and European competition law, contacts at all levels in the competition ecosystem, and innovative problem solving are all USPs for the competition practice in LKS.’
‘Marco Hickey’s level of responsiveness, willingness to problem solve and approachability are all key strengths. ’
‘Marco Hickey is very commercial in his approach and handholds his client through what can be an arduous process.’
‘Marco Hickey – a real authority on antitrust matters in Ireland.’
‘The quality and accuracy of the advice delivered in a timely and concise fashion. The interaction with team members is as pleasant as efficient.’
‘Marko Hickey has decades of experience in the area of M&A and competition law. He is pleasant to deal with and very knowledgeable.’
‘Local knowledge, flexibility, great people.’
‘Marco Hickey clearly has strong experience and depth of knowledge in Irish and European Competition law, with incredible attention to detail and good knowledge of caselaw and relevant factors – a safe pair of hands.’
Key clients
Boylesports
Centric Health
Development Capital
Egis International
Erisbeg
Foresight Group LLP
Formpress Publishing Limited
Gowan Group
Millstreet
Viagogo AG
Work highlights
- Acted for Centric Health in the formation of Carepath Connect, a joint venture with Irish Life.
- Acted for the Egis Group in its acquisition of Dublin-headquartered civil engineering business, JB Barry and Partners.
- Acted for the Erisbeg Group in the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Eolas Recruitment Limited.
Ireland > Information technology Tier 2
The technology and data privacy team at LK Shields Solicitors LLP acts for domestic and international clients from a wide range of sectors, with key expertise in the gaming and gambling sector. Key services include advice on software-as-a-service agreements, regulatory investigations, international data transfers, and data breaches. Jane O’Grady is experienced in complex software licensing transactions and AI regulatory matters. Aideen Burke and Eimear McCluskey left the firm in 2023.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Team were extremely knowledgable about the subject at hand, flexible with schedules and very pleasant to deal with.’
‘Jane O’Grady was excellent at taking on board our industry experience and tailoring the recommendations provided to be practical given the industry. Always very flexible with scheduling calls and prompt to respond to any queries.’
Key clients
Integrated Facilities Solutions Limited t/a Fexillon
Centric Health
Visibility Blockchain Limited t/a Getvisibility
AxiomSL
MartEye Limited
Ronspot Limited
Kaleyra UK Limited
Dentons Europe LLP
CorrIT Limited
Whyze Health Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Fexillon on an ongoing basis in respect of various agreements related to its business operations.
- Advised Centric Health on its contracts with new corporate joint venture, Carepath Connect DAC (t/a Care-Connect) and Irish Life to develop AI-generated healthcare plans for patients in a community setting.
- Advised Getvisibility on an OEM software and cloud services licence with Forcepoint, LLC to design and develop data and security automation software solutions that Getvisibility licenses to Forcepoint internationally.
Ireland > Insurance Tier 2
LK Shields Solicitors LLP has a rich heritage in insurance disputes, especially professional indemnity, construction and aviation-related claims, along with D&O, cyber and employer liability. Head of the insurance disputes team Shane Neville and partner Ian Lavelle have continued to forge close connections to London-based insurers; Lavelle previously practised in London before joining the firm. The wider team has sustained further growth in construction-related claims, another forte for Lavelle, and insurance regulatory work.Practice head(s):
Jill Callanan; Shane Neville; David Naughton
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Fidelis Underwriting Limited
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
Tokio Marine HCC
Leeson Claims Services Limited (LCSI or Leeson Claims Services Ireland)
R&Q Ireland CLG (a subsidiary of Randall & Quilter, formerly Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund Limited or SMDF)
CFC Underwriting Limited / CFC Europe
Liberty Insurance DAC
Arch Insurance (EU)
KennCo Underwriting Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Fidelis Underwriting and related entities, defendants in aircraft insurance litigation brought by global aviation lessors, including SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, Avolon and CDB Aviation.
- Instructed in a variety of insurance-related litigation by claims handler, Leeson Claims Services Limited (also called Leeson Claims Services Ireland), the appointed claims handler for numerous UK and Irish-based insurers.
Ireland > Banking and finance Tier 3
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is highly regarded for acting as counsel to Irish pillar banks, and is equally adept at assisting corporate borrowers with a range of banking and finance matters. The group also reports an uptick in instructions from alternative lenders. Under the leadership of Jenny Ahern, the team fields expertise in advising on acquisition finance, growth finance, property and development finance, trade finance and receivables finance. Simon Mahon and property finance expert Peter O’Reilly are also key figures in the practice.Practice head(s):
Jenny Ahern
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A strong team that takes a commercial approach to deal negotiation and closing.’
‘Jenny Ahern is a top quality legal professional that is able to provide concise and quality legal advice. She willingly takes the lead on finding solutions to issues as they arise.’
‘Efficient, reliable and knowledgeable firm. Consistently deliver exceptional service.’
‘Stand out partner is Jenny Ahern, whose attention to detail and advice in difficult circumstances is second to none.’
‘Jenny Ahern is a fantastic Head of Banking. Works hard, excellent commercial acumen and fantastic client relationship skills. ’
Key clients
Renatus Capital Partners & CRS Cold Storage Group
Ndevor Systems Limited t/a Phorest
Home Building Finance Ireland (Lending) DAC
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Kajima Ireland Limited
Ameresco Limited
Ellwood Homes Development Limited
Capitalflow Group DAC
Finance Ireland Credit Solutions Designated Activity Company
Work highlights
- Assisted Allied Irish Banks with a range of corporate lending, acquisition finance, trade finance and commercial property finance transactions.
- Advised Kajima on the financing by Allied Irish Banks of a large-scale PRS (private rented sector) development in Belmayne Co, Dublin.
- Advised HBFI in relation to the provision of residential site acquisition and development finance.
Ireland > Capital markets Tier 3
LK Shields Solicitors LLP continues to handle a steady workflow of note issuance programmes. The group has an established track record in assisting fund promoters with the structuring, establishing and listing of SPVs and funds for issuing debt. Practice head David Williams fields extensive expertise in securitisations, and David Naughton is well versed in advising on debt capital markets matters.Practice head(s):
David Naughton
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Audacia Capital (Ireland) plc
Work highlights
- Advised Audacia Capital (Ireland) on the addition of a number of collateral obligors to the client’s multi-series secured notes programme listed on Irish and Austrian stock exchanges.
- Assisted the client with the establishment of a section 110 special purpose vehicle for the issue of bonds.
Ireland > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
The team at LK Shields Solicitors LLP provides data privacy and data protection advice to domestic and global clients operating in Ireland. The team handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters relating to international data transfers, data protection policies, audits and breaches. Jane O’Grady has significant experience in the data protection aspects of corporate acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. Aideen Burke left the firm in 2023.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team in LK Shields is extremely knowledgable, can work to a tight deadline, flexible with calls and scheduling while also being very friendly and pleasant to deal with.’
Key clients
Centric Health
Ronspot Limited
NDevor Systems Limited t/a Phorest
MartEye Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Centric Health on services agreements for new corporate joint venture, Carepath Connect DAC (t/a Care-Connect).
- Advised Ronspot on data sharing and data processing arrangements with Havas Media in Germany and domestically, with Bank of Ireland.
- Advised NDevor Systems Limited (t/a Phorest) on data protection compliance on a cross border basis in its processing of customers’ personal data.
Ireland > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
The energy team at LK Shields Solicitors LLP is known for assisting domestic and international clients with their energy project investments, frequently acting in significant acquisitions and regulatory matters. Philip Daly chairs the group; his primary area of focus being investment structures in the renewable energy sector. Jamie Ritchie is noted for his expansive expertise in energy infrastructure projects.Practice head(s):
Philip Daly
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is unique as it has a very strong long-term relationship focus and understands that value is created from these relationships.’
‘Philip Daly is an outstanding Partner. He is quiet and reflective and will often proactively revert to the client with new ideas or insights into issues to assist the client to make better decisions. Philip is a wise counsel and is a shining light to the ethics and conduct of business by LK Shields.’
‘Good knowledge of the industry, well balanced team.’
Key clients
ESB
Seabased AB
Ameresco Inc.
Rika Biogas
TOP Oil
Star Energy Plc
Caren Meicnic Teoranta
Veolia
Coillte
Natural Forces Renewables
Swen Impact Fund for Transition 2
Sulus Solar
Ion Renewables Limited
McMahon Design and Management
Fuels for Ireland
Rika Biogas Investments
GX Solartech Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Ameresco Inc. on its acquisition of a number of onshore windfarms for regeneration.
- Advised Ion Energy on the roll out of large scale electricity battery storage facilities at a number of sites across Ireland to avail of the DS3 support regime.
- Assisted Rika Biogas with biogas projects in the creation of a joint venture established in Ireland to invest in European biomethane and BioLNG developers.
Ireland > Insolvency and corporate restructuring Tier 3
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is an authority in contentious receiverships and liquidations. It acts for many of the most prominent insolvency practitioners in Ireland. It is also increasingly active in advising directors and other officeholders of distressed companies, along with creditors of distressed companies. Jill Callanan is head of the litigation and dispute resolution team, along with the corporate insolvency and restructuring group. Clare Dowling is another senior figure in liquidations, receiverships and examinerships.Practice head(s):
Jill Callanan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very approachable and provide expert advice in a measured and effective way.’
‘Jill Callanan is absolutely excellent to deal with. Immediately clear that she is vastly experienced in the area of insolvency and her advice is always spot on.’
‘Access to a wide range of expertise.’
‘Accessible and expert advice.’
Key clients
John McStay and Tom Rogers of McStay Luby Chartered Accountants
James Anderson, Deloitte
Veon Limited and the directors of the Irish Forestry Fund Companies (in liquidation)
James Butler, GBW Accountants
Jim Luby, McStay Luby Chartered Accountants
Garrett McCarthy, Hugh McCarthy Accountants
Aengus Burns, Grant Thornton
Chevron Global Energy Inc
Declan Taite, Kroll
Retail Group UK 2020 Limited, and the directors of IR Retail 2022 Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for John McStay and Tom Rogers of McStay Luby in their roles as provisional liquidators and then official liquidators of Aluminium Architectural Limited.
- Acted for Veon Limited, Trevor McHugh, Paul Brosnan (former directors of the Irish Forestry Fund Companies which are in liquidation) and IFS Forestry Services Limited in relation to proceedings brought by the preference shareholders of the Irish Forestry Fund companies.
- Acted for Garret McCarthy (Hugh McCarthy & Associates) as the liquidator of C&F Automotive (Ireland) Limited in proceedings before the Irish courts seeking recovery of a substantial debt from its German subsidiary.
Ireland > Investment funds Tier 3
LK Shields Solicitors LLP has a long history in the investment funds sector, including the authorisation, launch, and ongoing operation of UCITS and AIF funds. The team has extensive knowledge of AIFMD, ICAV and ILP structures. David Naughton is now head of the team and former partner David Wiliams became a consultant in July 2023.Practice head(s):
David Naughton
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Provide a friendly and pleasant service.’
‘Personable and pragmatic. Took the time to understand our business.’
‘David Naughton was very pragmatic and responsive in dealing with a complex regulatory issue in an area where there was quite a bit of uncertainty. He was always trying to get to the best position that he could for his client.’
‘David Naughton and his team deliver focused and practical advice.’
Key clients
Brinks
Corry Capital Advisors LLP
Elkstone Ireland Venture Fund Limited
The Good Investors
Brown Brothers Harriman
Seedrs Europe Limited
Marlborough Investment Management Limited
Kensington UCITS ICAV
EML Payments
Epic Investment Partners (Ireland) Limited
Vixit Umbrella ICAV
NicheJungle ICAV
Work highlights
- Advised a Brinks payments institution authorised in France under Payment Services Directive 2 on the rollout of a new digital product in Ireland.
- Advised on the structuring, establishment and launch of a life settlements fund as a qualifying investor alternative investment fund, CCA Life Settlements Fund IV ICAV, for its promoter, Corry Capital Advisors LLP.
- Completed the authorisation and launch of an Irish investment limited partnership, Elkstone Opportunities Fund ILP, for Elkstone Ireland Venture Fund Limited.
Ireland > Projects and PPP Tier 3
LK Shields Solicitors LLP remains active in the projects and PPP space, advising clients on procurement and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. The team is particularly strong in the social housing sector, acting on behalf of multiple developers and funders in relation to high-value projects. Practice head Jamie Ritchie regularly advises on consortium arrangements and third-party funded projects. Seanna Mulrean specialises in construction projects in the telecoms sector. Cian O'Lionaird left the firm.Practice head(s):
Jamie Ritchie
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is now a well-established and ever-growing presence in the Irish market and further afield. The team can draw on legal and industry expertise all in one place.’
‘Jamie Ritchie is a well-established, renowned and trusted solicitor in his chosen work. In any dealings that one ever has with him, he is very adept and astute in the construction law. His answers are well thought out and he provides considered and top-tier advice. He has seemingly a natural ability to understand an issue, understand the business, and bring these two sometimes opposing needs together to form well-structured, sound, and diligent legal and commercial advice.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable, proactive and tactically minded.’
‘Jamie Ritchie is an excellent lawyer. He cuts straight to the issue.’
Key clients
Kajima Ireland Limited
Glasgiven Contracts Limited
Elkstone Capital Partners Limited
Ellwood Homes Development
Purcell Construction
Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC
Propchain Solutions Limited t/a Prop
McMahon Design and Management Limited
CareChoice Group
Gowan Motor Distribution Limited
Ameresco Limited
October Investments
Seabased
Manufacturing Conglomerate
Crane Hire Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Kajima Ireland Limited on the development and financing of a new 258-home residential scheme in Belmayne, Dublin as part of a joint venture with Bartra.
- Advised a large UK-based rail contractor on its bid for a substantial construction contract in relation to a new rail project in the south-west region of Ireland.
- Advised McMahon Design and Management on EPCM and O&M contracts for multiple international sub-sea and maritime projects within the Irish Maritime Area.
Ireland > Real estate Tier 3
Counting prominent developers, investors and lenders among its clients, LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘ real estate team has a particularly strong skill set in PRS/BTR transactions (with notable expertise in relation to student accommodation developments) and is also active in the office sector. The team handles sales and acquisitions of properties and development sites, as well as financings and leases. The ‘invaluable‘ Clair Cassidy heads the practice.Practice head(s):
Clair Cassidy
Other key lawyers:
Patrick Ryan; Peter O’Reilly; Patrick Fox; Elaine O’Connor
Testimonials
‘Clair Cassidy is the standout member of the LKS real estate team.’
‘Clair Cassidy is an invaluable legal advisor, always available and gives an excellent service.’
Key clients
Shannon Group
Elkstone Capital Partners Limited
Dean Swift Property Holdings
Propchain Solutions Limited
Kajima Corporation
ADM Mersey plc T/A ADM Londis
Brink’s ATM Services Limited
MNK Partners
Avery Dennison Ireland Limited
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Monaco Properties Limited
Ellwood Homes Developments Limited
Gowan Group Limited
Crown Capital Properties
October Investments (Ireland) ICAV
Bord na Mona
Work highlights
- Advised Elkstone Capital Partners Limited on its acquisition of various development sites, including Queen Street, Galway.
- Advised Ellwood Homes Developments Limited on the forward sale to Louth County Council of a social housing scheme in Drogheda, County Louth.
- Acted for Ameresco, a leading cleantech integrator specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy, in the acquisition of a wind farm located in Cork.
Ireland > Intellectual property Tier 4
The intellectual property, technology and data privacy team at LK Shields Solicitors LLP offers comprehensive advice on all contentious and non-contentious aspects of IP rights. In addition to offering strategic guidance on brand protection, the team also represents clients before the Irish and EU Intellectual Property Offices. Recently promoted partner Jane O’Grady, who is dual qualified as a trade mark and design attorney, has extensive experience of advising clients on the exploitation and commercialisation of intellectual property.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team was exceptionally helpful in outlining the risks associated with intellectual property, and the ownership and purchase of the same. The team helped us work through different opportunities to mitigate risk.’
‘Everyone we worked with in LK Shields was knowledgable, friendly, flexible with scheduling and just overall extremely helpful in guiding us through the asset purchase process.’
‘They are always very prompt in actioning our requests – all emails get answered the same day we send them. Their emails are always very clear and easy to read and understand.’
Key clients
Aine Russell
Centric Health
Pitchway Limited
Starbucks Corporation
MartEye Limited
FLAG Taxis Limited
Process Automation Solutions GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Aine Russell, an independent childcare provider in Ireland, on the sale of the Irish registered trade mark “BUSY BEES”.
- Advised Centric Health on the IP aspects of the services agreements for a new corporate joint venture, Carepath Connect DAC, with Irish Life.
- Advised Pitchway Limited on its acquisition of the intellectual property rights related to the products and branding of Cleverfoods Limited.
LK Shields Solicitors LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: LK Shields is ranked among the leading law firms in Ireland. With over 125 employees, its dynamic business environment enables delivery of solution-focused legal advice across multiple practice areas. The firm maintains close contacts with leading law firms in Europe, the US and other jurisdictions.
Areas of practice
M&A: The team consistently represents parties in high profile acquisitions and disposals of private enterprises and offers for public companies in Ireland, including MBOs, ‘take private’ transactions and cross-border acquisitions and disposals. With the support of specialists throughout the firm, its lawyers are dedicated to the efficient management of the legal aspects of acquisitions and disposals.
Corporate finance: The team advises on public offerings and private placing of equity and debt securities and is accustomed to working closely with issuers, financial and other advisers in achieving the timetables of debt and equity offerings. Its lawyers guide clients through the often complex legal, regulatory and compliance issues to ensure that client objectives are accomplished speedily, efficiently, and comprehensively.
EU and competition: The team deals with all aspects of EU and Irish competition law including the provisions on restrictive practices, abuse of a dominant position and merger control. It has acted for complainants, defendants and notifying parties in respect of proceedings before the Competition Authority, the Irish courts, the EU Commission and the European courts. The team has also put competition compliance programmes in place for clients, designed to avoid competition law infringements.
Corporate and commercial: The team advises a wide variety of Irish and international clients on all aspects of company and commercial law. It advises on the structuring and implementation of all forms of corporate transactions including telecommunications, project finance, energy and natural resources, healthcare, inward investment, and e-commerce.
Financial services: The team advises domestic and international investment banks, asset managers and multinationals on regulated, domestic, and unregulated funding structures in Ireland, including collective investment schemes, conduit financing structures, cross-border treasury operations, and asset financing and leasing.
Banking: The team offers a full range of domestic banking services including – lending and debt transactions, syndicated credit facilities, project finance transactions, leveraged buyouts and inter-creditor agreements. The firm also represents creditors and debtors in examinership and liquidation proceedings and negotiation of pre-insolvency workout arrangements.
Commercial litigation and dispute resolution: The firm has particular experience in complex and high profile commercial litigation generally and in professional negligence defence, intellectual property, labour disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes. Its mediation and associated skills are adding value and playing an increasingly important role in early resolution of commercial disputes.
Technology and innovation: The firm’s highly regarded technology and innovation team handles all aspects of intellectual property, both contentious and non-contentious. The firm advises on franchise and distribution arrangements, data privacy, media and all aspects of information technology — both hardware and software — advertising and consumer law issues.
Employment: The firm advises on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship with its employment law team comprising a multidisciplinary team of solicitors from the corporate and commercial and the litigation and dispute resolution departments. The firm represents clients in all employment law fora and has acted in a large number of disputes involving restrictive covenants, unfair/wrongful dismissal claims, redundancy related disputes and employment injunctions. The firm’s lawyers also advise on health and safety law issues.
Pensions and employee benefits: The firm has extensive experience in all aspects of pension schemes, regulatory and transactional issues, product development and pension disputes. It acts for employers, trustees, regulatory and government agencies, product providers and scheme actuaries.
Real estate: The real estate team has extensive expertise in all areas of commercial and investment property transactions. The team advises a wide variety of clients including major Irish and international corporates, financial institutions, large institutional and private investors and public bodies.
Insolvency: The firm’s insolvency and corporate restructuring team has extensive experience with all insolvency and corporate restructuring issues and has acted in many of the country’s high-profile insolvencies over the years. Its lawyers regularly act on behalf of liquidators, directors, shareholders and other corporate stakeholders.
Private equity and venture capital: The firm has extensive experience advising on the structuring, formation and financing of Irish and international private equity funds, as well as advising investors in private equity funds.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate and commercial | Richard Curran | rcurran@lkshields.ie | |
Litigation and Insolvency | Jill Callanan | jcallanan@lkshields.ie | |
Commercial property | Clair Cassidy | ccassidy@lkshields.ie | |
Mergers and acquisitions | Jennifer McGuire | jmcguire@lkshields.ie | |
Financial Services | David Naughton | dnaughton@lkshields.ie | |
Private Equity and Venture Capital | Emmet Scully | escully@lkshields.ie | |
Energy and natural resources, Projects | Philip Daly | pdaly@lkshields.ie | |
EU and competition | Marco Hickey | mhickey@lkshields.ie | |
Employment and Pensions | Aoife Bradley | abradley@lkshields.ie | |
Litigation and Insurance, Projects | Ian Lavelle | ilavelle@lkshields.ie | |
Banking and Finance | Jenny Ahern | jahern@lkshields.ie | |
Insurance | Shane Neville | sneville@lkshields.ie | |
Projects and Construction | Jamie Ritchie | jritchie@lkshields.ie | |
Corporate and Commercial | Gemma Forde | gforde@lkshields.ie | |
Technology and Innovation | Jane O'Grady | jogrady@lkshields.ie |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Jenny Ahern | Jenny is Head of Banking and Finance. She is a corporate banking… | View Profile | |
Aoife Bradley | Aoife is Head of the Employment and Pensions Team. Aoife’s practice is… | View Profile | |
Jill Callanan | Jill is Head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. She advises… | View Profile | |
Clair Cassidy | Clair is Head of the Commercial Property Department at LK Shields. Clair… | View Profile | |
Jennifer Clarke | Jennifer is highly experienced in commercial litigation and dispute resolution and has… | View Profile | |
Richard Curran | Richard is Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department, having joined the firm as… | View Profile | |
Philip Daly | Philip’s practice is primarily in the areas of M&A, Corporate, Energy and… | View Profile | |
Ms Clare Dowling | Clare practises in commercial litigation, specialising in corporate insolvency and restructuring and… | View Profile | |
Muireann Granville | Muireann is a Senior Associate in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department.… | View Profile | |
Marco Hickey | Marco is a senior corporate partner who has advised on many significant… | View Profile | |
Eamon Jones | Eamon became a Partner in LK Shields following the merger between Kilroys… | View Profile | |
Ian Lavelle | Ian is a partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. He… | View Profile | |
Simon Mahon | Simon specialises in the area of corporate banking, representing international and domestic… | View Profile | |
Jennifer McGuire | Jennifer advises leading Irish and international public and private companies and private… | View Profile | |
Ruairi Mulrean | Ruairí practises in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate… | View Profile | |
Seanna Mulrean | Seanna practises in corporate and commercial law and is also a member… | View Profile | |
David Naughton | David specialises in financial services law. He primarily advises on the authorisation,… | View Profile | |
Shane Neville | Shane acts for national and international companies operating in the insurance, technology… | View Profile | |
Jennifer O'Neill | Jennifer is a Consultant in the Employment, Pensions and Employee Benefits Unit.… | View Profile | |
Elaine O’Connor | Elaine specialises in commercial property and property finance and has experience in… | View Profile | |
Jane O’Grady | Jane is dual qualified as a solicitor and a trade mark and… | View Profile | |
Ciara O’Kennedy | Ciara is a Partner is our Employment, Pensions and Employee Benefits team.… | View Profile | |
Peter O’Reilly | Peter specialises in property finance transactions and has extensive experience acting for… | View Profile | |
Jamie Ritchie | Jamie Ritchie is a key member of our Projects’ team and plays… | View Profile | |
Patrick Ryan | Patrick practices in the areas of commercial property law (with a particular… | View Profile | |
Emmet Scully | Emmet practices in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 60+Languages
English French German ItalianOther
Contact : Richard Curran (managing partner) Other offices : Galway- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Construction
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- EU and competition
- Information technology
- Insurance