Mr Roddy Bourke > McCann FitzGerald LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a major presence in contentious, transactional and regulatory aspects of life sciences and healthcare. It continues to be noted for product liability and has acted for clients in many of the largest cases in recent Irish history. IP and commercial disputes are also a forte for the team, which has an established record in transactions and regulatory matters. Fiona O’Beirne is hugely experienced in IP and commercial disputes, notably patent litigation in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors; she and her team continue to act for clients in a range of headline cases. Roddy Bourke is a market leader in product liability cases and corporate partner David Lydon has a background in high-value life sciences transactions.

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a broad client base of insurers and reinsurers, including those for which it is exclusive Irish corporate and regulatory counsel. It has continued to advise major multinational insurers on high-value M&A transactions and is at the forefront of insurance disputes, including business interruption cases. ESG, sanctions and outsourcing are growth areas for the insurance team. Darragh Murphy is at the forefront of insurance regulatory matters and Brian Quigley is a leader in insurance disputes, along with Catherine Derrig, who specialises in health insurance and professional indemnity. Helen Kilroy and Roddy Bourke are also noted for insurance disputes. Associate Donnchadh Ó Collatáin is a rising star.

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a well-developed commercial litigation practice, coupled with strength in contentious public law matters; it has vast experience in judicial reviews and statutory appeals. It has achieved further growth in highly-regulated areas, including data protection, market abuse regulations and competition. Catherine Derrig has an established reputation in commercial and regulatory disputes, and is also noted for contentious competition matters. ‘Top class litigator‘ Rosaleen Byrne is a leader in contentious regulatory matters, including financial services and telecoms cases. Helen Kilroy is a seasoned figure in shareholder disagreements and breach of warranty claims, and in insurance disputes. Roddy Bourke is an outstanding practitioner in product liability cases. Brian Quigley and Ciara Ryan are also highly rated. Bébhinn Bollard and Amy Brick were promoted to the partnership in May 2023. Karyn Harty has left the firm.