With a team of experts across the financial services, real estate, tech, sports and regulated markets, Ogier maintains a strong reputation for resolving complex disputes through ADR and court proceedings. The group is jointly headed by Stephen O’Connor, who maintains a ‘reputation of delivering first-class results’, and Maria Edgeworth, who is described as a ’superb negotiator’; the pair have deep knowledge across the full range of disputes. Elaine White and Ronan McGoldrick are also key names within the group.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Elaine White is a highly capable and skilled lawyer. Elaine brings clarity and good judgement to each case, and she is a pleasure to work with. Stephan O'Connor is highly professional and thorough in all aspects of his work, he is approachable and has a reputation of delivering first class results.'
  • ‘Again it is in the attention to detail and knowledge of the file and the issue that I have been impressed by. In particular, Stephen O'Connor and Paddy Murphy have been particularly impressive in their command of the issues in cases in which I have worked with them.’
  • 'Very personable and you feel like they are very invested in the work they do for you and in your business. They are very quick to respond, again demonstrating all the time a genuine interest in the work and in particular a real sense of being invested in a good outcome for you.'
  • ‘Maria Edgeworth is a highly intelligent and charming lawyer with an excellent attention to detail with considerable poise and a superb negotiator. Stephen O'Connor is a really good litigator with a detailed understanding of the moving parts required to succeed within large disputes.'
  • ‘Ogier's litigation team members are always a pleasure to deal with. They take a practical and wide-angled view of each case. Ronan McGoldrick has superb legal knowledge and leaves no stone unturned in fighting for the best result for his client. Stephen O'Connor has excellent legal instincts in identifying the most effective approach to achieve the best result.'
Practice head

Stephen O'Connor; Maria Edgeworth

Other key lawyers

Elaine White; Ronan McGoldrick; Paddy Murphy