Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP regularly represents state and semi-state bodies across a range of public sector matters. The team is co-led by Harry Fehily, who has experience in judicial review proceedings and has contributed to the drafting of legislation and statutory instruments; and Lorraine Power, who frequently advises public bodies on procurement processes, with particular expertise in guiding state entities through the tendering lifecycle.
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Key clients

  • University of Limerick
  • Private Security Authority
  • Greyhound Racing Ireland
  • Revenue Commissioners
  • Atlantic Technological University
  • Legal Aid Board
  • Coillte
  • Limerick 2030 DAC
  • Tax Appeals Commission
  • Commission for Railway Regulation
  • National Gallery of Ireland
  • Technological University Dublin

Work highlights

Acting on behalf of Greyhound Racing Ireland in relation to High Court proceedings regarding an alleged breach of covenants in a lease.
Acting on behalf of the Tax Appeals Commission in judicial review proceedings before the Commercial Court.
Acting on behalf of Limerick 2030 DAC in relation to its statutory functions for the redevelopment of a 3.7-acre site in Limerick City Centre.
Practice head

Harry Fehily; Lorraine Power