Reddy Charlton LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Jörgen Zahlin
COMPANY/FIRM: Managing Director of OEM International
TESTIMONIAL: Niamh Gibney and the Reddy Charlton team advised us on a recent group acquisition in Ireland. Niamh’s commitment to get the transaction over the line was key and we had a direct line of communication with Niamh and the team at all times.

CLIENT: Henry Flanagan
COMPANY/FIRM: Bright Motor Group
TESTIMONIAL: A professional relationship dating back to 1987 is evidence of just how valuable the support of Paul Keane and Reddy Charlton is to me, and to the businesses in which I work. Paul’s expertise in legal and commercial matters and his pragmatic approach have been crucial to our growth and success. His grasp of often complex transactions and the clear advice that he provides makes working with him a real pleasure. From early stage through to completion Paul is available and reliable. I have recommended Paul to colleagues and have only ever received
positive feedback.

CLIENT: Dave McCormack
COMPANY/FIRM: Managing Director of Fitzwilliam Group
TESTIMONIAL: Tom Marren has been our primary Solicitor on property related matters for a number of years. Tom is a commercially focused property Solicitor who always seeks the best outcomes for us as clients on all issues. Tom is pragmatic, solution orientated and can negotiate with precision. Tom is easy to deal with, always very responsive and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend Tom for any property related matters.

CLIENT: Ricky Wilson
COMPANY/FIRM: Wilson Auctioneers
TESTIMONIAL: Wilsons Auctions are proud to be the largest independent auction company in the Ireland and the UK. Reddy Charlton LLP, and in particular Brendan Sharkey, act as our solicitors in the Republic of Ireland. Brendan Sharkey regularly advises our company and has acted for us in property acquisitions and landlord and tenant matters. Brendan is expert in matters of property law and I have found Brendan to be commercially minded, practical and solution driven. I know Brendan will have our back any time a legal issue arises and his advice will be received promptly.

CLIENT: Eugene NG
COMPANY/FIRM: Institute of Eye Surgery
TESTIMONIAL: Elaine McGrath has proven ability to provide a quick turnaround and bespoke service for complex matters by working with good in-house and external network of colleagues.

CLIENT: Private Individual
COMPANY/FIRM: Private Individual
TESTIMONIAL: Laura Graham and Siobhán Lafferty were very professional and easy to deal with, helping me with a difficult work situation that thanks to them had a successful outcome.

Diversity/Community

Diversity

At Reddy Charlton LLP we are committed to creating a positive work environment amongst all employees. We are dedicated to promoting and encouraging diversity. We strive to promote a workplace which understands, appreciates and embraces difference. We endeavour to practice mutual respect for all qualities and experiences that are different from the majority in every aspect of our firm.

Pro Bono

Reddy Charlton LLP is committed to encouraging pro bono legal advice and representation and support for this activity is an integral value of the firm. It is indeed part of our vision for this to continue for many years to come.
We believe that all members of the firm, from Partner to Trainee Solicitor should aim to participate in pro bono matters. By doing this, Reddy Charlton LLP bolsters the positive impact this legal advice or representation will have on those individuals who cannot afford to pay for it and to the general public interest as a whole.

The provision of legal advice on a pro bono basis helps individuals to become more aware of their rights and we feel it also helps communities become more robust.
Many of our solicitors volunteer at Free Legal Advice Centres on a regular basis.
Roisin Benefit, Head of the Property Department, is a member of the Chancery Lane Project which is a worldwide project focused on developing new contracts and model laws to help fight climate change. The project is aligned with and supports the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals relating to climate action and net zero carbon emissions targets.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Reddy Charlton LLP have continued to focus on their corporate social responsibility and continue to foster a close connection to SightSavers Ireland, an international charity working to eliminate preventable blindness.

The Reddy Charlton LLP team raised over €5,000 by taking part in a 100 feet abseil from the rooftop of Croke Park to the hallowed turf below. Additionally, we host regular raffle events in order to raise vital funds to support the critical efforts of Sightsavers Ireland to protect the sight of those most vulnerable both at home and abroad.

We have recently begun a partnership with Clean Coasts, a project of An Taisce. With the guidance of experts in Clean Coasts, we volunteer as a firm on a quarterly basis to do beach clean ups around Dublin.

We also make regular donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul which is a nation wide charity whose goal is to fight poverty.

Last but by no means, least our office plays host to an urban beehive, which is tended by our Chairman, Paul Keane. Urban beekeeping is recognised as a key driver in the promotion of biodiversity in city spaces. We regularly gift jars of honey to clients and colleagues alike and make donations to St. Francis’ Hospice for each jar gifted.

International Capabilities

Reddy Charlton LLP is a Dublin based Irish law firm within the European Union.  

Being a common law jurisdiction and one of the only English speaking countries in the EU, Reddy Charlton LLP is ideally placed for international business. An English speaking work-force coupled with an enticing corporate tax rate makes Ireland an attractive place to do business.  

We act for both domestic and international clients and we speak a number of languages to include Irish, French, Swedish, Italian and German.  

There is also a tidal wave of foreign direct investment coming into Ireland at present. In particular, we regularly advise on the Irish Immigration Investment Programme with China and have done for a number of years.  

Brexit 

The impact of Brexit has been felt worldwide and Ireland is no different. This has been beneficial for growth as many businesses, small, medium and multi-nationals are now re-location from the United Kingdom and establishing their European base in Ireland as a result of Brexit.  

European Law Institute 

Reddy Charlton LLP is a member of the European Law Institute which is an independent organisation aiming to improve the quality of European Law. Reddy Charlton LLP regularly contributes to the Irish Hub of European Law Institute and is led in those endeavours by Paul Keane, Chairman of Reddy Charlton LLP.  

Interleges 

Reddy Charlton LLP is a member of Interleges, a well-established and closely linked alliance of independent international law firms with offices across the countries of the European Union, Eastern Europe, North America and the Middle East. With membership growing every year, Interleges now includes firms in twenty countries as well as correspondents approved by Interleges in many other countries.  

In addition to their own high professional standards, the members of Interleges also agree to an Interleges Code of Conduct. This ensures that all clients, in whichever country they are based and wherever their legal affairs are being handled, receive the same high standard of legal advice and service. 

There are Interleges offices in Beirut, Brussels, Dubai, Hamburg, Istanbul, Kyiv, Lisbon, London, Lugano, Madrid, Malmo, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Rotterdam, Tel Aviv, Wien and Zurich.  

Should you require legal advice in any of the above countries, you can be confident of receiving the assistance of an experienced lawyer who will act as quickly and efficiently as possible in your best interests. We have been a member of Interleges for over 20 years and have developed a strong work relationship with all firms. 

Notable Cases

Commercial Team:

1. The Commercial Team of Reddy Charlton LLP advised OEM International on the acquisition of Demesne Electrical in Ireland. OEM International is one of Europe’s leading technology trading groups. The acquisition was brought to a satisfactory completion in January of this year. The acquisition was led by Niamh Gibney and Elaine McGrath on the Corporate, Commercial and M & A team, Róisin Bennet on the Real Estate team and Siobhan Lafferty on the Employment & Regulatory Team.

2. The Reddy Charlton LLP Commercial Team acted for the Fitzwilliam Group in a major re-finance with Bawag P.S.K. Bank. This was a joint project between the Commercial, Corporate and M & A team and the Real Estate Team with Niamh Gibney, Elaine McGrath and Brendan Sharkey all playing a significant role in getting this transaction over the line. Reddy Charlton LLP have developed a niche expertise in acting for borrowers in LMA style transactions having acted for a number of clients in these high value finance transactions in the past year alone.

Real Estate Team:

1. The Reddy Charlton LLP Real Estate Team recently acted on behalf of the Industrial Development Agency (Ireland) in relation to the sale of a 6.53 hectare site in County Offaly to a Multinational company. The project included
consideration of a range of title issues including extensive consultation regarding mapping issues and wayleaves which traversed the site. The transaction also required consideration of foreign law opinion and required significant negotiation with lawyers in the home jurisdiction of the purchaser to reach a mutually satisfactory opinion. There was a significant time pressure on the transaction as the project was advancing to construction. Reddy Charlton were able to take the deal from heads of terms to completion within 5 weeks.

2. Reddy Charlton LLP act for Indaver Ireland Limited in relation to various property issues across its property portfolio. Indaver Ireland Limited is part of Belgian entity Indaver NV which is at the forefront of waste management in
industry and with public authority customers throughout Europe. Roisin Bennett recently acted for Indaver in negotiation of its lease of waste management facilities at Dublin Port, which is a key location for the operation of its business. This involved extension negotiations with a semi state organisation and required consideration of among other issues break options, rent review clauses and landlord and tenant renewal rights. Reddy Charlton provide ongoing property support to Indaver on its property portfolio throughout the Republic of Ireland including landlord and tenant, planning and compulsory purchase.

Employment & Regulatory Team:
1. The Employment & Regulatory Team of Reddy Charlton LLP negotiated a significant six figure ex gratia payment for a senior executive in the IT industry, being exited from the business purportedly as a result of redundancy.  The employee’s package included a complex Long-Term Incentive Plan, with vested Cash Settled Stock Appreciation Rights.   As part of the terms, Reddy Charlton LLP negotiated that the employee be entitled to exercise those vested shares at the relevant time, notwithstanding the fact that his employment with the company had terminated.

2. The Employment & Regulatory Team of Reddy Charlton LLP  supported an employer client in the automotive industry in relation to an investigation and subsequent disciplinary process in relation to missing stock.  Reddy Charlton LLP prepared the Terms of Reference for the investigation, correspondence with the employee and advised the client on the steps required to conduct the process in accordance with their internal procedures and contractual documentation.  Prior to the implementation of a disciplinary sanction, the employee resigned from his employment with an alternative role elsewhere, resulting in a low risk result for our client.