A&L Goodbody LLP is at the forefront of EU and competition matters, covering all aspects of the sector, including procurement, state aid and regulatory matters. It is also noted for its expertise in foreign investment control and foreign subsidies. The firm has worked on many of the biggest and most complex reviews in the jurisdiction, along with a series of large-scale investigations into anti-competitive behaviour. It has also landed a number of major competition litigation engagements, including follow-on damages actions. Vincent Power heads the EU, competition and procurement group and has an outstanding reputation across all areas. Alan McCarthy is a prominent name in merger reviews and Anna-Marie Curran is an experienced specialist in competition and procurement. Senior associate Lorna McLoughlin also impresses.
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Testimonials
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‘I have dealt with Vincent Power and Enda Hurley predominantly and found them very professional and they make us feel really engaged’
‘Alan McCarthy is razor sharp, ferociously hard-working, and commercially savvy. His advice is always carefully crafted and robustly based. He is our first-choice in the Irish market for competition and EU issues. ’
‘Very knowledgeable team and experts in their area. Very quick with advice and are our go to subject matter experts.’
‘Very knowledgeable and works with the client in terms of the best commercial outcome, provides the legal advice but then goes beyond in terms of solutions, options etc. ’
‘Vincent Power is a superb lawyer. He goes above and beyond the call of duty always. He has an in depth knowledge of our business. Not only does he always provide sound legal advice but he also provides valuable insights and innovative ideas. His associate Damien Ryan is a fine lawyer also. He has a great knowledge of competition law and is always thinking outside the box.’
Key clients
- Gas Networks Ireland
- MAN and MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland
- Phey Topco
- eircom / eir
- Pernod Ricard
- Dublin Airport Car Parking Case
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
- Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
- Tazbell/Q-Park
- Nursing Homes Ireland
Lawyers
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Lorna McLoughlin
Practice head
Vincent Power SC
Other key lawyers
Alan McCarthy; Anna-Marie Curran; Lorna McLoughlin; Damien Ryan