Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 4
Contact number
353 (1) 6393000About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier's team in Ireland came to market as a result of a merger with Dublin-based commercial law firm Leman Solicitors LLP in March 2022, resulting in a combined firm offering legal services to the Irish market including corporate, real estate, dispute resolution and employment, and an international network providing banking, corporate and funds services.
Ogier's nearly 90-strong team, led by 14 partners, continues to develop its offering in Ireland with a growth plan that deepens the firm's thriving domestic capabilities and diversifies and extends its services to meet international and domestic client demand.
The original firm, Leman Solicitors, was established in 2007 by partners John Hogan and Larry Fenelon with particular strengths in corporate, real estate, employment, financial services, dispute resolution and restructuring for Ireland-based clients. In 2023, and for the sixth year running, the firm was named as a Great Place to Work Ireland in the Best Small Workplace category.
Dispute Resolution
Ogier in Ireland has successfully litigated in the Commercial Court, the Supreme Court and Court of Justice of the European Union. We are experts in domestic and international arbitration, mediation, adjudication and expert determination. We can advise clients on the quickest and most cost-effective route to the best outcome for their business.
Key contacts: Larry Fenelon and Ronan McGoldrick.
Chambers Review
Ogier offers a multifaceted practice which represents clients in both litigation and ADR. The team's clients include domestic and international corporates. Lawyers in the team are visible acting on commercial proceedings in the finance sector, including on investigations and loan disputes. The law firm is additionally well versed in cases involving the real estate and insurance sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ogier demonstrates a quick understanding and analysis of situations and quick, good-quality responses."
"There is great depth within the team."
"Ogier has a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and is excellent at breaking down and explaining them."
"All of the team members are knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, are extremely responsive and on time and have very good knowledge of local and international commercial laws."
"The lawyers never drag things out unnecessarily and are very commercial. There is no messing around with this team."
"Ogier demonstrates a quick understanding and analysis of situations and quick, good-quality responses."
"There is great depth within the team."
"Ogier has a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and is excellent at breaking down and explaining them."
"All of the team members are knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, are extremely responsive and on time and have very good knowledge of local and international commercial laws."
"The lawyers never drag things out unnecessarily and are very commercial. There is no messing around with this team."
Notable Practitioners
Larry Fenelon garners praise from clients for his expertise in disputes concerning construction and property issues. He is particularly active in damages claims.
"Larry lays things out in a very straightforward way; always well prepared and easy to understand."
"He has a great ability to explain the various issues and potential outcomes, which is very comforting from a client perspective."
Ronan McGoldrick handles litigation and arbitration arising from lending agreements, fraudulent action and development plannings.
"Ronan McGoldrick offers excellent service."