Financial services disputes are the mainstay of Shoosmiths LLP’s dispute resolution and litigation team’s workload. Beyond its work on guarantee disputes and asset finance litigation, the team, under the leadership of Ciaran McCorry, is known for its expertise in corporate and property disputes. Tanya Surgeon joined from A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP in January 2025 and bolsters the team’s expertise in financial services, insolvency and property litigation. Commercial litigator Niall Marken supports on the full breadth of disputes, including those for both local businesses and multinational companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have a strong and positive relationship with colleagues at Shoosmiths NI; they are helpful and knowledgeable.’
- ‘Ciaran McCorry is genuinely one of the most hardworking, diligent and knowledgeable solicitors I've had the pleasure of working with. He assisted me in several complex cases. His work rate and commitment are a testament to the firm's success.’
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ciaran McCorry
Other key lawyers
Tanya Surgeon; Niall Marken