Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
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+353 1 232 2000About
Provided by Matheson LLP
Our Dispute Resolution Department is the largest litigation practice 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 your business and your objectives are key to our approach. Our 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. When necessary, we design and implement a bespoke service to meet a client’s particular requirements.
The partners in our Department are leaders in the development of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and we currently have five accredited mediators. We are committed to resolving disputes and providing timely advice in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
Our 60-lawyer department has the capacity to advise on large-scale domestic and cross-border Dispute Resolution, but we also have a number of specialist practice groups designed to meet the broad but specific range of needs of our domestic and international clients. The group is led by partners who are leaders in their particular fields and regularly work in multi-disciplinary teams with other areas of the firm.
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."
Rebecca Ryan leads the healthcare practice of the law firm and is well versed in defending consultant doctors in medical negligence claims.
"Rebecca is a pragmatic lawyer."
"Rebecca Ryan is well respected."
"She is a very good practitioner."
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.
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