Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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+353 1 664 4200About
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
The Dispute Resolution and Litigation Department in Eversheds Sutherland Ireland act on behalf of both domestic and international insurance companies on a range of issues from product liability to complex professional negligence claims. We offer intellectual property advisory and litigation experience in all areas of IP practice, including substantial patent, trademark, copyright, designs and trade secrets actions. We have extensive experience in advising businesses on environmental, health and safety issues and environmental disputes. Our dedicated team aims to provide effective solutions and advice in all insolvency and corporate recovery situations. We handle all types of actions under the Companies Acts, ranging from shareholder and boardroom disputes to warranty claims arising upon the transfer of a company.
Recognising that disputes cause disruption to the running of a business, part of our role in providing practical advice is to minimise disruption to our clients. Our solicitors uses modern case management technology facilitating an immediate assessment of each case at the outset of litigation. Clients are notified of the likely costs that may be incurred from the commencement of proceedings and are regularly updated as the matter progresses.
The group is particularly skilled in managing large and complex cases in a strategic and commercial manner. We also focus on resolving disputes, either by litigation, mediation or arbitration.
Chambers Review
International law firm Eversheds Sutherland offers a versatile practice that offers expertise in a wide range of contentious matters. The team has experience in both high-value and smaller commercial disputes, including those arising between landlords and tenants or as a result of issues on construction projects and construction damages. The law firm also advises regulators for the housing and telecoms sectors on the exercise of their enforcement powers. Lawyers in the team defend clients in high-profile professional negligence claims. Eversheds' disputes practice demonstrates additional strength in internal corporate investigations, shareholder disputes and in regulatory mandates that carry an additional criminal component.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds Sutherland assisted Arderin Distillery with a judicial review application relating to liability for excise duty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Eversheds is agile, flexible and always available."
"The team is extremely experienced, capable and thorough, and provides significant confidence to clients."
"Eversheds has very strong experience advising on disputes and judicial reviews. It has an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of disputes which is essential for getting results."
"The department is reactive and flexible in its approach."
"The lawyers have a very practical and realistic approach to the commercial issues faced."
"The team at Eversheds is agile, flexible and always available."
"The team is extremely experienced, capable and thorough, and provides significant confidence to clients."
"Eversheds has very strong experience advising on disputes and judicial reviews. It has an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of disputes which is essential for getting results."
"The department is reactive and flexible in its approach."
"The lawyers have a very practical and realistic approach to the commercial issues faced."
Notable Practitioners
Dermot McEvoy often handles real estate or construction disputes arising for Irish developers, landowners or tenants.
"Dermot McEvoy is very clear, never speaks in legalese and puts clients at ease very quickly."
"He is excellent: technically strong and commercial."
"Dermot is always hands-on, provides a lot of input and uses the different elements of his team really well."
"He is very knowledgeable about disputes."
Norman Fitzgerald has notable experience in cases relating to alleged professional negligence in the performance of financial audits. He also provides strategic advice on various other contentious mandates ranging from the management of internal corporate investigations to the enforcement of security against debtors.
"Norman Fitzgerald provides valuable insight and guidance with a very subtle and understated approach."
"He is strong, pragmatic and commercial."
"Norman has well-rounded knowledge."
"He is fully on top of his brief and provides excellent advice."
"He provides valuable insights and guidance with a very subtle and understated approach."