Philip Lee LLP is particularly impressive in the Commercial Court, exhibiting deep knowledge across contract and commercial disputes, including civil fraud cases, property and construction claims, franchise disputes, shareholder disputes, media and communications issues, and SPA-related disputes. Damien Young steers the team and is praised as ‘diligent and conscientious’, with strong knowledge across the full gamut of dispute resolution and litigation. Eimear Collins is a seasoned mediator, showcasing noted skills in property and landlord and tenant disputes. Gerald Byrne is a go-to for commercial and financial services litigation, notably construction and defamation disputes, while Jennifer Darcy was recently promoted to partner.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very easy to work with. There are no egos.’
- ‘Gerald Byrne is superb.’
- ‘Multi discipline approach, access and easy availability to full range partners/specialists.’
- ‘Extremely personable and approachable partners.’
- ‘The team have a good understanding of the issues and keep on top of all matters as they arise.’
- ‘Bernard McEvoy always makes himself available as we need him and is proactive and strategic in progressing matters. Jennifer Darcy is excellent, she retains a great deal of detail about the case and the history of the case and has a really good grasp of how best to proceed in legal matters.’
Key clients
- Eddie Rockets (Ireland) Limited and the related Rockets Franchising DAC
- AM Alpha Lux Invest 130 SARL
- Cabriz Limited
- Ingosstrakh Insurance Company
- ISIF
- Great Northern Distillery Limited
- Enprova Limited
- Calor Gas Limited
- IJM Timber Engineering Limited
Work highlights
Advising AM Alpha Lux Invest 130 SARL on complex, multi-faceted matters regarding disputes arising from development leases (and construction contracts) for the development and fit-out of an office block at 76 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2.
Advising Great Northern Distillery Limited to defend an action against plaintiffs O’Malley Ireland Spirits Trading Limited and Nonto DAC, seeking reliefs such as a mandatory injunction directing the defendants to provide access to its warehouse for the purposes of taking possession of whiskey regarding which there is a dispute.
Acting on behalf of the Plaintiffs, Declan Ganley and Ganley International Limited, in the long-standing proceedings brought against the Minister for Public Enterprise, The Attorney General, Michael Lowry and Denis O’Brien.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Damien Young
Other key lawyers
Eimear Collins; Gerald Byrne; Jennifer Darcy; Bernard McEvoy