Byrne Wallace Shields LLP advises on complex competition investigations and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions. The team is led by Marco Hickey, who specialises in merger control and state aid work, and also has experience in EU customs and trade law. Jon Legorburu is a key member of the team, advising on competition and EU law, including investigations, dawn raids, and competition litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong argumentation skills without losing composure and objectivity.’
- ‘Excellent practical advice.’
- ‘Detailed sector knowledge and strong commercial insight.’
- ‘Marco Hickey is excellent, he simply gets it, is commercially focused and has deep expertise in this area.’
- ‘Marco Hickey, leading lawyer in this area in Ireland.’
- ‘Marco Hickey is the best at competition law that I have dealt with.'
Key clients
- Dussmann Group
- Boylesports
- Airtraks Limited
- EY Law Ireland
- Greyhound Household Unlimited Company
- Millstreet Equestrian Services
- Visibility Blockchain Limited (t/a GetVisibility)
- Neylons Facilities Management Limited
- Western Development Commission
- Deposit Return Scheme Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee
- Veon Limited
- Viagogo Ireland
Work highlights
Acting for Millstreet Equestrian Services in proceedings before the Irish High Court against Show Jumping Ireland alleging infringement of both EU and Irish competition law.
Acted for the Dussmann Group on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Lynskey Engineering Holdings Limited.
Acting for Deposit Return Scheme CLG, providing competition, state aid and free movement advice on various aspects of its business.
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Practice head
Marco Hickey
Other key lawyers
Jon Legorburu