Mr Uilliam Ó Lorcáin > RDJ LLP > Cork, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

RDJ LLP
85 South Mall
T12 TP8D
Ireland
Uilliam Ó Lorcáin photo

Work Department

Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Media, Professional Indemnity

Position

Uilliam is practising as part of the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. He advises both Irish and London based insurers and reinsurers in the areas of professional indemnity insurance, property claims, product liability and policy disputes. Uilliam also advises insurers and corporate clients on all aspects of media and entertainment litigation including defamation and contempt of court.

Uilliam has a number of years experience of advising and working in the London Insurance Market. He recently acted for insurers and reinsurers in a landmark Supreme Court case concerning a law firm which dealt with the issue of contributory negligence by lending institutions and its potential impact in a professional negligence case.

Memberships

Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland.

Education

BCLGA (Law and Irish) (University College Cork), MA (University College Cork), Law Society Diploma in Applied Finance Law.

Lawyer Rankings

Ireland > Insurance

RDJ LLP has one of the largest insurance teams in the market, recognised especially for its dedication to the professional indemnity field, along with further casualty and liability claims in multiple sectors. It has more than 40 partners operating in the area. The firm acts for a multitude of international insurers in professional indemnity claims, along with the State Claims Agency, local authorities and a number of self-insured entities. Richard Martin is at the forefront of professional indemnity and coverage disputes. Head of the Dublin office Jamie Olden is another senior professional indemnity specialist, while Donal Twomey is a key figure for claims against construction professionals. The firm remains close to the London insurance market, with Uilliam Ó Lorcáin a key contact for London-based clients.