Described as a ‘very experienced team of lawyers with wide knowledge and expertise’, Beauchamps LLP focuses on evolving sectors within Ireland, including the financial services, insurance, tech, regulatory and data spaces. Leveraging its ’commitment to service and innovation’, the group frequently appears before the High Court. Emma Keegan heads up the group; she is recommended for her ‘combination of legal acumen, strategic insight, and commercial pragmatism’ and has significant expertise in high-value, multi-party disputes. Thomas O’Dwyer maintains a strong crisis management and white-collar crime practice, Barry Cahir specialises in insolvency and restructuring mandates, and Pat McInerney is a key port of call for judicial review proceedings, representing state and semi-state clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Emma Keegan is Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution. What sets Emma apart is her exceptional leadership. She brings authority and clarity to litigation strategy, guiding matters with confidence while remaining calm, responsive and attuned to the wider business and commercial context.'
- ‘Emma Keegan is a stand-out solicitor who provides clear advice in complex scenarios.'
- ‘I can confidently comment on the solid, methodical and robust support received from Pat McInerney. He has managed significant and challenging cases on our behalf in the area of dispute resolution and his consistent exceptional legal skills, attention to detail and strong work ethic has been invaluable in guiding us through daunting and complicated legal scenarios.'
- ‘Sharon Delaney is very practical and clear. Cool, calm and collected! Very easy to deal with and de-stresses situations with a very client-centric approach.’
- ‘The Beauchamps Litigation & Dispute Resolution team stands out for providing clear, strategic advice, they have an agile and responsive model that compares favourably to larger, more traditional firms. What truly distinguishes the practice is its commitment to service and innovation.'
- ‘Emma Keegan combines excellence with a calm, solution-driven approach that inspires confidence. Her ability and strength lies in her ability to manage issues with discretion, clarity, and commercial awareness. It’s not just her legal acumen, but also for her collaborative leadership style and unwavering commitment to client service that make her stand out.'
Key clients
- AIG Europe SA
- Pepper
- Kroll
- EY
- Everyday Finance DAC
- Sedicii
- Respond
- Residential Tenancies Board
- Permanent TSB plc
- Meenacloghspar Wind Limited
- ABO Ireland Limited
- Pepper Finance Corporation Ireland DAC
Work highlights
Acted for AIG Europe SA in defence of numerous Commercial Court proceedings arising out of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Acted for Pepper and the receivers in a multi defendant action involving an urgent application for an interlocutory injunction to remove 14 unknown persons unlawfully occupying a Dublin property in unsafe conditions.
Acted for EY and Everyday Finance DAC in a landmark case involving an application for injunctive relief to restrain both the Receiver and Everyday Finance DAC from disposing of a complex secured asset structure.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Emma Keegan
Other key lawyers
Thomas O'Dwyer; Barry Cahir; Pat McInerney; Sharon Delaney; Ciara Murphy