Philip Lee LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘The Philip Lee team is a tight, efficient unit with a deep understanding of planning and environmental issues and risks which is unmatched in the market. The team is highly knowledgeable and has broad experience across a range of projects.’

‘Alice Whittaker provides extremely thorough legal advice and demonstrates a keen insight into topics relating to the changing legislative and regulatory landscape for large infrastructure projects in Ireland.’

‘Philip Lee has the best planning and environmental practice. The team are outstanding, with unparalleled expertise in Ireland. Their advice regularly goes above and beyond the nuts and bolts of the legislation and case law and gets into the practicalities of implications and scenarios for projects and clients. They put significant efforts into helping clients with finding solutions and the best outcomes for their clients and projects.’

‘The main qualities of Philip Lee’s planning and environmental practice are their unparalleled and specialist knowledge of their field and their excellence in the quality of client delivery and advice. The other notable aspect is they seem to be one of the few, if not the only, predominantly female-led teams serving as great role models for females both within and outside of their sector.’

‘Alice Whittaker is an outstanding lawyer, bringing experience and knowledge to all legal queries we raise. She anticipates potential pitfalls and brings an unrivalled level of knowledge and expertise to her advice, clearly and concisely. She is highly responsive and approachable and is transparent in her billing. Excellent all round.’

‘Maeve Delargy is a fantastic lawyer, with practical and efficient legal advice, highly approachable and an expert in her field.’

‘Team are strong. I’ve dealt with a number of partners across different lending sectors and have found them to be commercial, responsive and efficient.’

‘Ruairí Mac Cumhailll, Simon O’Neil and Jonathan Kelly. All 3 are commercial and responsive. It’s key to me that I can immediately get access to the partner when I need to during a closing, and each of the 3 above will always facilitate that.’

‘Ruairí Mac Cumhailll – always responsive, solution focused and sees the bigger picture.’

‘Every engagement with this firm is dealt with in a professional manner with relevant urgency applied as required in each scenario. Our engagements require input from three different divisions within the firm and this is seamlessly project managed by the handling partner at all times.’

‘Louis Burke – banking partner – he is available at all times for a discussion on live or prospective transactions. He has excellent problem solving abilities and draws on past experience to advise shrewdly and carefully on proposed courses of action.’

‘I deal primarily with Ruairí Mac Cumhailll. Outside of his great knowledge of the industry, I find him personable and approachable. On a particularly cumbersome transaction, Ruairí was assertive and managed the process well.’

‘We completed a transaction with Ruairí Mac Cumhaill and his team and our team were very impressed with how responsive and professional the team were in dealing with the transaction. The funders were challenging which meant PL had to find solutions quickly in order to complete the transaction on a timely basis. Ruairí was calm, client focused and influential throughout the transaction which are the character qualities we value from a partner. We look forward to the next transaction.’

‘Their can do attitude. We set a deadline and it always get met. We are very impressed with Louis Burke and Ruairí Mac Cumhaill.’

‘Philip Lee’s team’s strengths lie in its responsiveness, collaborative approach, and ability to tailor strategies to unique client needs, making them trusted advisors committed to client success. This client-centric, partner-led approach sets them apart, assuring clients of dedicated support and expertise throughout their legal journey.’

‘Rebecca McEvoy, is a standout partner at Philip Lee and brings a blend of qualities to the table that sets her apart from her competitors. Her exceptional teamwork skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that clients benefit from diverse perspectives and expertise within Philip Lee. Rebecca’s commitment to client service is unwavering, with a personalised approach that prioritises client needs. Her extensive knowledge of Irish company law is second to none, providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions. Rebecca embodies the qualities we value most: a dedication to teamwork, an unwavering commitment to client service, and an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge.’

‘Rebecca McEvoy’s insight and empathy made her a pleasure to deal with. She helped us resolve issues quickly and professionally. More than that, she regularly suggested pragmatic outcomes which favoured both sides earning the respect of the M&A team. Bernard McEvoy diffused any tense situation with his charm and experience.’

‘Andy McConnell is an effective advocate. ’

‘Andy McConnell – I have worked with Andy for many years and I have always found him very approachable, knowledgeable and willing to help. He is also very accessible. Anna Hickey – I have found her extremely professional to deal with. ’

‘Rebecca McEvoy is excellent, very solution- driven. Nothing is too big a problem. She is a very good communicator and is always at the end of the phone to offer advice. Bernard McEvoy is the same. They go above and beyond for their clients.’

‘The Philip Lee construction team are very much at the top of their game – experienced, approachable and with a wealth of knowledge about their clients, the industry and the law.’

‘Clare Cashin is a go-to lawyer and really invests the time to cultivate deep relationships with key decision-makers within organisations. Her advice is pragmatic and delivered in a clear and concise way.’

‘The Philip Lee team are excellent communicators with a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction-related legal matters. They quickly get to the key factors in any given matter. Their advice is always timely and crafted to guide clients to the most beneficial resolution which best protects their interests and position. They also are very mindful of the relationships clients have within their own supply chain.’

‘Angelyn Rowan has an excellent grasp of all matters construction contract-related and is very effective in her key advice relating to these matters, which is not only grounded in legal terms but also has an eye on common sense and is always fit for purpose.’

‘They are very accessible, always available and friendly. They are also knowledgeable and dedicated to the tasks at hand.’

‘Philip Lee LLP are specialists in construction law and a great resource to have throughout the whole contract process. While they obviously have an in-depth knowledge of the law, the team also have an in-depth knowledge of construction which means that they are an accessible resource through the contract from beginning to end.’

‘Hugh Cummins stands out for his great capacity to understand issues and arrive at pragmatic solutions. He is always at hand to deal with any issues that arise and is a great team player. Hugh takes the complications, translates the issues simply and finds solutions.’

‘Angelyn Rowan is outstanding.’

‘A very competent and capable firm. Marie Kinsella, our case manager, acted professionally and competently, her expertise on subject matter is significant and reassuring to her clients.’

‘Marie Kinsella is clearly very well regarded, and brings a calm, reassuring manner to bear in a way that really causes litigation teams to gel.’

‘A creative and innovative team with a hard-working approach.’

‘Gerald Byrne – an excellent litigator who works really hard for his clients.’

‘Understands the public sector in Ireland and the challenges presented to it.’

‘Marie Kinsella is excellent in this field, drawing on her clinical background, expertise and skills in dispute resolution. Marie stands out due to her experience in this area, her attention to detail and efficiency in her work practice.’

‘Very personable team, with excellent communication skills combined with great negotiating ability. Listened to us as clients and helped us avoid a more costly and attritional process by negotiating a compromise with the other side. Gerald Byrne brought great skill, communication ability and an impressive attention to detail in helping us negotiate a compromise on two occasions.’

‘Main dealings have been with Clare Cashin who has demonstrated significant expert experience, in particular on dispute resolution in the construction industry. The advice is always very well-explained in layman’s terms and has been proven correct thus far.’

‘Ronan Dunne is committed to ensuring the best outcome and was an excellent sounding board about how to construct a new national laboratory contract through a competitive dialogue procurement approach. Always available when needed, invested in the outcome and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The knowledge and experience that Philip Lee has of EU procurement and associated legislative requirements is invaluable when procuring contracts as this minimises the risk to the procurement process. Philip Lee continues to push the procurement boundaries by leading collaborative contracting arrangements and looking to incorporate sustainability and efficiencies into the procurement and contractual processes.’

‘The individuals have extensive hands-on knowledge and experience in dealing with various issues and challenges that arise as part of a procurement process, allowing them to propose successful solutions. They provide advice and responses promptly, which supports the decision-making process and maintains momentum with procurement activities.’

‘The practice has a wide variety of skilled lawyers, the billing is always easy to follow, and they are accurate with narratives. Great collaboration between departments where multiple areas of knowledge are required.’

‘Kerri Crossen and Patrick Kane have expertly guided us through extremely technically complex EU public procurement procedures, all while managing risks throughout the successful delivery of multiple top quality tenders and contracts.’

‘I cannot commend the Philip Lee team highly enough. They allocate the most experienced resources to the various legal work streams. They are very client-focused. They always act in a fair and balanced manner. This is consistent throughout the practice at all levels.’

‘Kerri Crossen is very professional and approachable. She can provide clear instructions and advice. She values the wider relationship and is very receptive to introducing me to potential partners.’

‘Philip Lee LLP is a specialist in PPP and construction law and a great resource. While they have an in-depth knowledge of the law, the team have an in-depth knowledge of PPPs, which means that they are an accessible resource through the contract from beginning to end.’

‘Hugh Cummins is the partner who stands out for us. He is always at hand to deal with any issues that arise and is a great team player for us to have. Hugh takes the complications and translates the issues.’

‘The team is very commercial and can draw from their experience when required.’

‘Philip Lee LLP has the broad and specialist knowledge to deal with all queries. They have an excellent grasp of subject topics with real rather than just academic experience. This allows the firm to discuss the topic from a solutions perspective, as well as a clear legal advice perspective. They are timely in their responses and make themselves available for meetings/discussions at short notice. They have kept pace with modern technology advancements and meetings are extremely interactive.’

‘John O’Donoghue is exceptional in his profession with very good experience in a range of areas. He can both discuss openly a topic but also ultimately step back and give very clear advice.’

‘Philip Lee is a solutions-based, proactive firm. They understand that progress comes with risk and they advise on the best route forward.’

‘John O’Donoghue is one of the standout people at the firm.’

‘Small practice feel within a big practice. Individual attention and always available to reach by email or phone. They provide standout real estate advice and are not afraid to offer an opinion.’

‘Thomas O’Malley and Tom Conway (among others) are exceptional to deal with and always available to provide assistance where required.’

‘Michael Neary and his team are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble.’

‘The employment law team at Philip Lee are exceptional. Practical, efficient, experienced and are in a position to provide efficient and definitive advice to clients.’

‘Cian Moriarty is an outstanding lawyer. Super smart, practical, decisive and experienced. He provides a first-class service to clients and in an understandable way.’

‘Expert team in the employment law area who provide top-class service to clients and have many years of experience navigating complex litigation. Attention to detail is central and service to the client is second to none.’

‘They are expert employment lawyers who work collaboratively in legal teams with counsel etc. to give outstanding service. Patrick Walsh and Cian Moriarty ensure an exceptional service to clients.’

‘I think the team are very collaborative in their approach to litigation and advising.’

‘Cian Moriarty is an exceptional lawyer. He has great attention to detail and is very client-focused. He seeks solutions rather than highlighting difficulties.’

‘Commercial and pragmatic advice, not bogged down in legal jargon.’

‘Patrick Walshe is the person I mainly deal with; I like his style because he does not sit on the fence when asked for advice and he takes a commercial view.’

‘The healthcare team is, in my experience, extremely well integrated into the overall functioning of the firm, delivering expert advice and strategy across a range of areas. Marie Kinsella, who has particular expertise, has catapulted this team into another tier in this area.’

‘Marie Kinsella is undoubtedly a star performer. She is well connected in the industry, she has an extremely thorough technical knowledge, with the broader vision to situate that knowledge into coherent, winning strategies.’

‘Experienced, capable practitioners who have subject matter expertise.’

‘Marie Kinsella has expert subject knowledge, is professional, knowledgeable and responsive in managing her clients.’

‘Marie Kinsella has a wealth of experience in clinical healthcare, and she brings this experience and expertise to her work practice.’

‘Marie Kinsella stands out due to her practical application to healthcare and life science. She brings her knowledge from the clinical field to her work delivery, always able to relate to practice on the frontline.’

‘I have worked with Marie Kinsella. Marie has extensive knowledge and experience, but she is always ready and willing to learn from our experiences in the cold face of care delivery. Marie can explain complex legal rulings and situations to all levels of staff in the healthcare environment.’

‘I deal with Marie Kinsella who is a partner. Marie is open and receptive. She is also practical.’