Flynn O'Driscoll > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘A major law firm with the nimbleness and agility of a boutique firm, offering top-level service in the fields of defamation and entertainment law.’

‘Kieran Kelly is the standout defamation lawyer in Dublin, ably assisted in the department by Zoe Mollaghan. Both have been offering a leading defamation practice for years. Noted for their availability, practicality and advocacy.’

‘The team at Flynn O’Driscoll approach every assignment I have worked with them on in a very practical, commercial and business-focused way. This has led to better outcomes for clients as the advice and guidance is centred on the end result and desired outcomes. This approach is underpinned by a highly technical and sector knowledgeable team of individuals that bring their input at the right time in a seamless manner.’

‘Pragmatic approach to problem solving. Appropriate billing. Went to great lengths to understand our business and nothing was ‘too much trouble’.’

‘The work that FOD undertakes for us and our clients is always partner-led, but the quality of the more junior team members at FOD is always really good.’

‘Alan O’Driscoll is a lawyer of exceptional skill. He navigates issues as if they do not exist and has an ability to being the room with him. His attention to detail and problem solving is equal to the very best.’

‘David Ryan – practical approach, great availability, assuredness – brings great confidence to clients when referred to them, commercial awareness. Cian O’Leary – technically proficient, unflappable, very personable, sector experience.’

‘Solution driven team, providing strong support and guidance to clients. David Ryan, Declan Cunningham both very client focused, with excellent skillsets and business acumen. Problem solvers, commercially focused and very reliable.’

‘Cian O’Leary, a new partner at FOD, is in our view a first-class commercial lawyer with good breadth of skill and experience and an amiable manner. We worked with Cian for many years prior to his promotion to partner. We have always found him attentive to our situation and needs and very responsive in communications and execution; his advice has always been well considered and sound. We have always found the trainee lawyers at FOD very good (we have dealt with a succession of them). FOD apparently does a very good job at attracting and steering talented junior lawyers.’

‘Excellent handling of a large (in monetary value and in the amount of clients) cross-jurisdictional dispute. Very good collaboration with us (the local attorneys).’

‘Very persistent and solid litigators who are able to help a client navigate complex cross-border matters.’

‘The Team at FOD provide a personal and focused service to their clients. They are attuned to the needs of the clients as they ensure they develop a strong knowledge of the client’s own business and circumstances, which allows them to provide practical and timely advice to their clients on all matters pertaining to the legal issues that are affecting them. This personal, timely and focused service, serves their clients well in the fast-moving corporate world we live in today.’

‘Eoin Cunneen is very experienced and capable of handling such a complex cross-jurisdictional dispute. He has the ability to quickly perceive the key issues in such a complex case.’

‘Eoin Cunneen is a top litigator with a sharp strategic sense and an efficient collaborative spirit which makes him a great asset in matters involving several jurisdictions.’

‘Stand out performers that I know are Eoin Cunneen of FOD. He provides an excellent and high-quality service to his clients, which is solution-focused at all times. That focus on solutions to problems, the ability to move from managing any critical or difficult situation to getting to a position of resolving the matter is critical for clients. Eoin is also an excellent manager of legal issues, especially in relation to corporate litigation, regulatory matters, including criminal investigations and prosecutions. His negotiation skills and ability to deal with state bodies is unparalleled in terms of its efficiency and he has vast experience of dealing with such matters. That experience, coupled with excellent knowledge of the law, is something that can be seen throughout the FOD firm. There is superb attention to detail and a proper, personal service that never forgets the client’s needs as the critical and vital consideration at all times.’