McCann FitzGerald LLP is well-placed to advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious pensions and incentives matters, across public and private sectors. The group is recognised for its strong semi-State and trustee advisory capability, alongside a growing employer-focused practice, and regularly guides clients on scheme governance, master trust structures and regulatory engagement. The team also acts in complex pensions litigation, as well as advising on the establishment and operation of both approved and unapproved incentive share schemes. Noted for her expertise spanning both pensions and incentives law, Eleanor Cunningham leads the practice, regularly advising financial institutions, semi-State bodies, companies and trustees on contentious and non-contentious mandates. Another key contact is Catherine Austin, particularly for her advice on the pension aspects of mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and restructurings.
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- ‘Catherine Austin is very responsive, and gives pragmatic advice while maintaining a risk-based perspective.’
- ‘Great teamwork, if my main contact is absent they always ensure that a colleague is briefed and ready to take over.’
- ‘Provided excellent advice & support for a complex industry pension scheme over the lifetime of the plan.’
- ‘Proactive guidance, goes the extra mile.’
- ‘Excellent professional knowledge and a desire to understand your business to enable them to provide the best support.’
- ‘Catherine Austin is an exceptional lawyer who is always available to provide clear answers to complex legal issues.'
- ‘Strong technical knowledge, quality and depth of team, quick to respond to queries and competitive pricing.’
- ‘Catherine Austin is excellent in the area of pensions and employee benefits. Catherine provides insightful advice, works independently and highlights key areas of risk or concern to clients.'
Key clients
- Trustees of the statutory ESB Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Allied Irish Banks plc
- Aer Lingus
- Vodafone Ireland Pension Plan Trustees
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Practice head
Eleanor Cunningham
Other key lawyers
Catherine Austin