Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
About
Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
The Competition & Antitrust team is internationally recognised and widely regarded as market-leading in its field in Ireland. We are centrally involved in the most complex merger cases before the CCPC and have established new precedent in Irish merger control law and on media mergers in particular.
We have significant expertise in competition law enforcement and advised on the CCPC’s recent investigations into the ticketing and insurance sectors. We are also at the forefront of competition litigation in Ireland.
This is an experienced team with diverse backgrounds. Many of our team have previously worked with leading US and Magic Circle Competition/Antitrust practices in New York, London and Brussels.
We frequently advise on:
- Irish and EU merger notifications to the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the European Commission
- CCPC’s new power to ‘call in’ below-threshold mergers
- The Digital Markets Act and matters at the intersection of Competition law and Privacy
- Incoming Irish Foreign Direct Investment regime
- Cartel investigations, dawn raids and leniency applications
- Competitor collaborations, including joint ventures and consortia
- Competition compliance programmes and training
- EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation
- Competition law issues arising in the context of ESG and sustainability agreements
- State aid
Chambers Review
Mason Hayes & Curran is notably active in merger clearance mandates. The law firm also advises clients on contentious competition law matters, including behavioural investigations and sector inquiries. Team members have further experience in public procurement matters and compliance with European Union directives. It often acts for clients from the technology and public sectors.
Work Highlights
- Mason Hayes & Curran advised Fane Valley on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of Drummonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is always available to us at the drop of a hat."
"There is a sense of reassurance that advice will be accessible to non-lawyers, timely and accurate regardless of the complexity or circumstances."
"The communications are clear, regular and responsive to our needs."
"The work was well serviced and response times were exceptionally quick."
"The team was able to make complex issues easily understood with regular updates provided as required."
"The firm is always available to us at the drop of a hat."
"There is a sense of reassurance that advice will be accessible to non-lawyers, timely and accurate regardless of the complexity or circumstances."
"The communications are clear, regular and responsive to our needs."
"The work was well serviced and response times were exceptionally quick."
"The team was able to make complex issues easily understood with regular updates provided as required."
Notable Practitioners
Dorit McCann advises on a range of matters including merger notifications and the management of procurement processes. She further assists clients with competition-related disputes.
"I found her to be bright and approachable. She gives clear advice and recommendations, and shows an interest in our company."
"She has outstanding ability to manage complex legal issues and apply clear advice to challenging practical scenarios."
"Her understanding of our organisation and the work we do ensures her advice is always on point."
Tara Kelly assists clients with merger clearance filings, including phase II investigations. She further advises technology sector clients on compliance with European Union regulations.
"She provides a great level of service."
"She is really fabulous."
"Tara Kelly provided sophisticated and commercial advice at speed, including on nascent areas of law. She was fantastic to work with."
Liam Heylin enters the rankings on the back of strong activity across a range of matters. He frequently assists clients with merger control filings, as well as acting on abuse of dominance allegations, state aid matters and compliance with EU legislation, especially for clients in the technology sector.
"He is an expert problem solver and provided commercial, well-researched and timely advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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