Addleshaw Goddard > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘AG work together tightly as one team and are always available at reasonable rates.’

‘The Addleshaw Goddard team made representations that a specific banking transaction could and would be completed by a specified date which was important to the clients. Using adequate resourcing, communication and experience, the transaction completed successfully ahead of target.’

‘Digesting issues and making appropriate recommendations rather than listing a number of options that are possible.’

‘We use them for Banking transactions and the team are excellent’

‘Ray Byrne leads the team and they are excellent to deal with’

‘The Banking team in AG punch well above their weight in the market. Although a mid-sized firm, the banking team has an abundance of top tier experience. I have found the team to be pragmatic, commercial and extremely responsive. They are very well connected within the domestic market and are plugged into the main financial institutions and debt advisors. I have personally benefited from a number of key introductions through AG. The team in AG have also embraced technology which is great to see in the legal industry. They were using document automation software before their merger and I understand that following their merger they now have access to a far wider range of document automation. This has been great for our business as it has enabled us, through AG, to speed up the legal process while also reducing cost.’

‘My main contact is Ray Byrne. I first came across Ray on the other side of a deal while he was with Arthur Cox. When I heard that Ray had moved to Eugene F Collins, I instructed him and have not looked back since. Ray is extremely responsive, he sees problems before they arise and always keeps a cool head. He makes you feel that your transaction is always his number one priority and consistently meets deadlines. Ray tends to have Evan Shaughnessy assisting on most of the work I do with AG and I have found Evan to be a very capable lawyer. He is always a pleasure to deal with and provides a first rate service.’

‘Having used a number of legal firms in the past, we were recommended AG by a former colleague. Our experience has been excellent and we have been impressed by their expertise and access to others with different disciplines. They use highly trained associates, legal assistants and support staff to help with the work, which is always partner led. In particular we have found the partner support to be excellent throughout our engagements, with ongoing access to excellent and relevant advice.’

‘Our experience is of a very experienced and capable team who are always available.’

‘They are always available and are not afraid to advise us as needed.’

‘The key corporate and property partners understand our business very well and continue to give us valued advice and support whenever we look for it.’

‘Leonora Malone is our corporate partner and has advised us for many years through part acquisition and sales of our shares and sales of companies within our group. She has also advised us on more day to day corporate issues and we value her experience, knowledge and expertise greatly. She is also a very good negotiator on our behalf in these situations. Niall Marren works closely with Leonora and we also find him to be very talented.’ 

‘Very personable in their approach. Thorough preparation pre transaction. Accessible.’

‘Very personable. Take the time to understand my business and support the transaction to fulfil those needs.’

‘They have been superb – they know our business, are proactive in their advices, always look for solutions and provide practical pragmatic advices.’

‘Eileen Grace is our main point of contact. She is a consummate professional, extremely skilled and accomplished and responsive to any legal queries we may have. She always makes herself available and is most thorough and clear in her advice. We feel we are in safe hands when she opines on a matter and greatly rely on her expertise and experience.’

‘The team have been a great support to me in my role as in house counsel. They are readily available and provide practical no nonsense advice that is accessible to both lawyers and non-lawyers when relying on it.’

‘Paul Dempsey is a stand out partner. He is detail orientated and solution based. An ability to resolve matters by way of compromise or through litigation. Well versed in all elements of the Superior Courts and particularly commercial matters. He shows a real interest in all matters he is engaged in from first instruction to successful resolution.’

‘Paul Dempsey is a very capable litigation attorney who I use for all of my Irish work. Very client focused and responsive.’

‘Quality throughout the team commencing with the partner, Maura Connolly, which guarantees a strong service and valued partnership in mostly difficult circumstances.’

‘Rachel Shanley – practical commercial approach. Astute and realistic in terms of outcomes.’

‘Caoilfhionn Ni Chuanachain is a key external advisor to our organisation. She is always available to me and I rely on her to not just deal with the immediate problem but to consider the overall impact on my business and our strategic goals. She is really easy to deal with and has been invaluable in helping to sell decisions to key stakeholders.’

‘I worked with Rachel Shanley on a complex and challenging matter. Rachel Shanley is an exceptional partner. Excellent on both detail and strategy, extremely hands-on, solution-focused, collaborative, responsive and an all-round pleasure to deal with.’

‘Jonathan Lynch and Niamh O’Brien are both very reliable, highly recommended dispute resolution solicitors. They are both excellent communicators, who always respond very quickly to my queries. Both are very tactically astute and also very alive to client concerns, including minimising costs as much as possible and providing regular detailed billing/costs updates which are very important to us. Terry Leggett provides excellent oversight of the team and manages our relationship with the firm very effectively.’

‘The team is extremely capable with excellent general practice knowledge. A high degree of commercial understanding and provides appropriate advice.’

‘The firm provides practical and straight advice. Maura Connolly and her team are very clear in their advice.’

‘David Heneghan is extremely proficient in commercial issues and very knowledgeable about challenging immigration problems. Extremely good people person and has a higher level of understanding of the client’s business.’

‘Maura Connolly deals with the facts, moves the topic forward and provides the advice rounded out quickly.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard’s attorneys provided excellent legal services. This firm has provided legal updates as they evolved during the Covid pandemic, which greatly assisted our clients.’

‘Maura Connolly, extremely mindful of all aspects and clear instructions on complex issues. Kate Field, prompt responses and clear guidance.’

‘David Heneghan always provides several options for clients and worked consistently to assist with a seamless transfer of employees to Ireland.’

‘The team has a very strong knowledge base with considerable experience.’

‘Long history in the sector. Well known team, now strengthened by the recent merger.’

‘Doug Smith is an excellent solicitor.’

‘Good conveyancing team, willingness to listen and hear client’s instructions and act accordingly.’

‘Real estate partner Justine Territt is an effective and experienced conveyancer.’

‘The team provides an excellent, practical and commercial service.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) LLP team is always available, contactable and provides pragmatic and reasoned advice.’

‘Neil Bourke is an exceptional lawyer. The level of service and knowledge he brings to transactions is far above his competitors. He is always available and works with the entire team to conclude deals most efficiently. Kathi O’Riain is a leading force in efficiency, knowledge and negotiation. The best in the industry.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) LLP’s team is very approachable and has a personable practice. They take time to understand the client’s requirements and support them in their business needs in reaching fair outcomes.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) LLP’s people are relaxed and approachable.’

‘Lisa Griffin is exceptionally efficient, knowledgeable and helpful.’

‘The team does a tremendous job of understanding clients individually, and the quality of their work truly demonstrates this understanding. Where a project requires it, the team collaborates seamlessly with colleagues within the firm from other practice areas to ensure that the client gets the best possible solution to its legal needs.’

‘Margaret Austin and Siobhán Kenny bring a wealth of fine qualities to bear on each project. In addition to their first-class legal knowledge and experience, they always bring genuine enthusiasm and discerning insight to each new matter.’

‘Margaret Austin has superb attention to detail, very knowledgeable. Siobhan Kenny has great dispute resolution experience.’

‘Siobhan Kenny always ensures that all submissions are completed to the highest standards, despite the very short timelines. Her calm professionalism and technical knowledge of the adjudication process have proved invaluable to clients.’

‘Very knowledgeable team on all aspects of construction law with high expertise and prompt responses.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard provides valued assistance.’

‘There is great depth and breadth in the experience within this team. What is particularly impressive is the seamless manner in which lawyers from different practice areas work together to provide a holistic strategic approach to the client. There is an affable, natural ease to the cross team engagement which reflects their client-centred approach.’

‘Margaret Austin is an outstanding advisor in her field. Case evaluation and definition is highly detailed and all potential side issues are flagged and run down, with close client engagement where necessary. There is a strong focus on providing holistic advice to the client, beyond the mere issue-specific issue.’

‘The team is highly responsive and effective in providing advice in the public sector. They understand the parameters for public sector bodies and frame their advice accordingly. They provide support and assurance and are a go-to firm for a wide range of legal issues which affect public sector bodies.’