Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP maintains a solid regional reputation, regularly instructed to represent corporate businesses and SMEs across commercial litigation, public sector litigation, ADR, construction disputes and debt collection issues. Leading the group is Harry Fehily, who oversees the financial and commercial litigation teams, leveraging deep experience in representing public sector clients in complex disputes. Co-head Michael Murphy leads on non-injury mandates, routinely acting for insurers in professional negligence cases, while Michael Walshe has strong credentials across a wide array of sectors, including the financial services, real estate, IT, medical, retail and transport spaces.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I believe what sets Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP’s team apart is how approachable and practical they are. They’re not just technically strong, which they absolutely are, but they also take the time to understand the bigger picture and tailor their advice to what actually works for the client.'
- ‘Michael Murphy is extremely technical and has great knowledge. He’s proactive, responsive, and always on top of things. You get the sense that nothing slips through the cracks with him, and that level of reliability makes a big difference.’
- ‘Communication excellent and particular advice very appropriate.'
- ‘From Partner level to all the team, they showcase excellent communication and advice.'
- ‘The practice has a number of lawyers and other staff who can provide advice and representation across a broad spectrum of matters that might be relevant to a public sector organisation, from employment matters to judicial review to professional negligence matters.’
Key clients
- Allianz
- Glanua Group Limited
- Legal Aid Board
- DWF Claims
- Wimsure Underwriting Limited
- Zurich Insurance Plc
- Tax Appeals Commission
- Go2 Markets GmbH
- Citylearning Limited
- Greyhound Racing Ireland
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of a large agri-tech client in multi-million-euro Commercial Court proceedings instituted against its supplier.
Acting on behalf of an assigned certifier through the instructions of its insurer, Allianz plc, in a claim which is part of a wider series of litigation issued by the Plaintiff in relation to alleged defects in a number of schools around Ireland.
Acted on behalf of a firm of project managers through the instructions of its insurer, Zurich Insurance plc, in two related Commercial Court claims in relation to alleged defects in a Dublin office building.
Practice head
Harry Fehily; Michael Murphy
Other key lawyers
Michael Walshe; Marguerite Seymour