Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
Email address
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+353 1 649 2000About
Provided by A&L Goodbody
Our Disputes Group specialise in resolving complex, high value and cross border disputes, through litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiation and expert determination.
Our lawyers have the technical skills and practical experience to help our clients strategically manage risk and contentious issues in all areas of their business. We have particular experience in managing all types of disputes, corporate crises and investigations, both domestic and international or where our clients are dealing with multi-party litigation and a regulatory/law enforcement investigation simultaneously.
We have the structures and resources in place to swiftly meet our clients' needs when these issues occur. This includes deploying sophisticated technology solutions and project management capabilities to ensure that our clients achieve successful outcomes in an efficient and effective way.
- Advertising & Marketing Law
- Betting, Gaming & Licensing
- Commercial Disputes
- Construction & Engineering
- Corporate Crises
- Corporate Reputation & Defamation
- Employment
- Environmental & Planning
- EU & Competition
- Financial Services Disputes
- Hospitals & Healthcare
- Intellectual Property
- Mediation, Expert Determination & Arbitration
- Privacy & Data Security
- Product Regulation & Liability
- Public & Administrative Law
- Public Procurement
- Real Estate Disputes
- Regulatory Investigations
- Restructuring and Insolvency
- Tax Disputes & Enquiries
- White Collar Crime
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody offers an outstanding team with a formidable track record advising top clients on complex and high-value domestic and international disputes. The practice handles commercial and public law litigation spanning product liability claims through to applications for the judicial review of regulatory decisions. The law firm is regularly selected to represent banking sector clients in investigations carried out by the Central Bank of Ireland. Lawyers in the team offer further experience defending companies and private individuals in white-collar crime investigations, including those that require coordination with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody advised CBRE on its defence against claims of having carried out a negligent valuation of a property.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&L Goodbody has a very pragmatic and proactive attitude and the capacity to look around corners and suggest alternative solutions and approaches."
"The team is very responsive and proactive in answering questions as and when they arise. The lawyers' responses are always very comprehensive and clearly communicated."
"The lawyers handle complex and sophisticated matters in a timely, nuanced and commercial manner."
"The team looks around all corners and really challenges us to produce our best work. The lawyers are practical and commercial throughout, and very little seems to faze them. Their huge knowledge of the process and all its nuances is very reassuring."
"The lawyers' support is second to none and they work with us hand in glove."
"A&L Goodbody has a very pragmatic and proactive attitude and the capacity to look around corners and suggest alternative solutions and approaches."
"The team is very responsive and proactive in answering questions as and when they arise. The lawyers' responses are always very comprehensive and clearly communicated."
"The lawyers handle complex and sophisticated matters in a timely, nuanced and commercial manner."
"The team looks around all corners and really challenges us to produce our best work. The lawyers are practical and commercial throughout, and very little seems to faze them. Their huge knowledge of the process and all its nuances is very reassuring."
"The lawyers' support is second to none and they work with us hand in glove."
Notable Practitioners
Joe Kelly offers prodigious experience advising on a range of civil, criminal and administrative law proceedings brought against banks or multinational corporates. He has notable expertise representing clients in fraud and white-collar crime mandates.
"Joe Kelly offers broad experience and steady, firm advice."
Cliona Christle acts on medical negligence mandates in cases of catastrophic injury, and also demonstrates capability in handling product liability claims.
"Cliona Christle is very knowledgeable, patient to the client's needs and able to deal with complicated situations with a strong commercial mindset. She is efficient and reliable."
Dario Dagostino defends both domestic and international financial services providers in white-collar investigations, with particular experience in the mortgage and banking industries. He is additionally praised for his expertise in regulatory work.
"Dario Dagostino is a real expert in litigation and the regulatory space. He is just excellent."
Enda Hurley handles some of the law firm's most high-profile matters, including significant tax appeals. He also has experience in the coordination of commercial disputes that touch on multiple jurisdictions.
"Enda Hurley is an excellent lawyer with a huge skill set."
Kenan Furlong advises private individuals and companies on investigations into alleged corruption, money laundering and data protection offences. He also advises clients on commercial litigation.
"Kenan Furlong is very good in corporate crime cases."
Alison Fanagan is best known for her handling of contentious planning law mandates. She also assists with commercial disputes, including those that arise in a competition law context.
"Alison Fanagan is a brilliant lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&L Goodbody
Ireland
Members
Provided by A&L Goodbody
Alan Roberts
Ciaran O'Conluain
Dario Dagostino
Head of Department
Katie O'Connor
Patrick Brandt
Sarah Murphy
Tom Casey