Dispute Resolution

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.

"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."

Eversheds Sutherland assisted Arderin Distillery with a judicial review application relating to liability for excise duty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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."