We work closely with clients to assist them in problem solving and developing risk management strategies to defuse disputes where possible. However, where disputes are unavoidable, our team is known for its strategic litigation experience and our focus is on minimising the disruptions disputes can have on the running of a business.
The team is particularly recognised for its strong track record in project managing both large scale client assignments (particularly across practices) and individually complex cases.
Our services
- Commercial disputes
- Financial services disputes & enforcement
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Property & construction disputes
- Administrative & constitutional law issues & judicial review
- Insurance litigation
- Professional negligence
- Planning and environmental issues
- Defamation & media law issues
- Intellectual property and technology disputes/enforcement
- Employment litigation
- Public liability
- Personal injury litigation
- Health & social care issues
- Product liability and product safety
- Food safety
- Arbitration & mediation
Experience
Law Society of Ireland
In a decision by the High Court and Court of Appeal confirming the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)’s liability on claims related to Setanta, an insolvent insurance company
Sean's Bar - Ireland's Oldest Pub
Successfully represented Sean's Bar in a heavily contested landmark High Court claim against Ireland's largest domestic insurer FBD Insurance Plc.
Leading financial institution
In complex Commercial Court enforcement proceedings against a range of borrowers involving recovery and asset tracing
The Charities Regulator
In the first ever prosecution under the Charities Act 2009 of an unregistered charity shop
Motion Pictures Association
A trade association of eight leading Hollywood studios (Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal, Sony, Paramount and Columbia) in Commercial Court proceedings successfully ordering 9 internet service providers to block websites over digital piracy
Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund Limited
A Cayman Islands domiciled fund in Commercial Court proceedings involving access to documents relating to the administration of the fund
HIQA
In enforcement actions and appeals by health care centres where regulatory breaches have occurred
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
In numerous High Court applications regarding the suspension or cancellation of a registered practitioner’s licence to practice