Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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+353 1 232 2000About
Provided by Matheson LLP
Our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department is one of the largest litigation practices in Ireland, representing a mix of domestic and international clients.
We are at the forefront of the key Commercial Court cases currently taking place. We act for a broad range of clients, including banks and financial institutions, property developers, insurance companies and large multinational clients.
Understanding our clients business and objectives are key to our approach. Our full service offering and size means we have the flexibility and depth of resource to handle large and complex litigation. We never forget that every client may have different needs and expectations. Our Digital Legal Services business offers cost effective technological solutions and project management support for document intensive cases. When necessary, we design and implement a bespoke service to meet a client’s particular requirements.
Chambers Review
Matheson acts for major international clients across many industries, with proven capacity to handle both civil litigation and contentious regulatory mandates. The law firm's practice advises on contractual or shareholder disputes that arise as part of completed or envisaged M&A transactions as well as assisting with the enforcement of financial transactions. The team also advises on judicial reviews of decisions taken by Ireland's telecoms, planning or other key regulators. Lawyers in the team offer additional strength in clinical negligence and product liability cases in the healthcare sector.
Work Highlights
- Matheson acted for Mediahuis Ireland on the defence of High Court litigation in relation to claims of breach of privacy and data protection rights.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matheson always provides very practical, clear advice."
"The team is responsive, thorough and strategic."
"Matheson has one of the best litigation teams around town."
"Matheson has a team with a lot of expertise. The lawyers are very responsive and clear."
"The law firm delivers top-tier assistance with disputes. The department provides prompt responses at all times, including during urgent moments."
"Matheson always provides very practical, clear advice."
"The team is responsive, thorough and strategic."
"Matheson has one of the best litigation teams around town."
"Matheson has a team with a lot of expertise. The lawyers are very responsive and clear."
"The law firm delivers top-tier assistance with disputes. The department provides prompt responses at all times, including during urgent moments."
Notable Practitioners
Nicola Dunleavy is particularly active in public law appeals of regulatory decisions and construction disputes. She also has experience advising on follow-on damages.
"Nicola Dunleavy is very impressive. She is a very good operator."
"She has a high sense of service and a lot of experience."
Karen Reynolds is particularly active representing financial institutions in regulatory investigations and proceedings. She also has experience handling warranty and indemnity disputes, as well as data protection files.
"Karen is an excellent litigator whose exhaustive attention to detail and tactical nous is of enormous benefit."
"She has very broad knowledge and experience."
Michael Byrne is a skilled litigator with experience acting for major international clients. He stands out for his handling of defamation and trade mark mandates.
Sharon Daly is head of the law firm's London office and a crucial part of the Irish disputes practice. She has experience in financial services cases and high-profile mandates in which interested parties seek damages for data privacy breaches.
Ranked Lawyers at
Matheson LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by Matheson LLP
Angela Brennan
April McClements
Brendan Colgan
Bryan Dunne
Deirdre Cummins
Geraldine Carr
Gráinne Dever
Julie Murphy-O'Connor
Karen Reynolds
Mairéad Ní Ghabháin
Michael Byrne
Rebecca Ryan
Tony O'Grady