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Matheson LLP

Dispute Resolution

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Matheson LLP

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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.

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Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
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.

Strengths

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  • The team offers a very responsive service, tailored to the needs of each engagement.

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  • The department is very reactive and always ready to help and support.

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  • Matheson offers clients high-quality advice and excellent ongoing support.

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  • The team provides good, proactive client engagement.

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  • The Matheson team is always available and provides high-quality advice, even when there is a very tight turnaround.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nicola Dunleavy
    Band 2Nicola Dunleavy

    Nicola Dunleavy

    Nicola Dunleavy is particularly active in public law appeals of regulatory decisions and construction disputes. She also has experience advising on follow-on damages.
    • The experience Nicola Dunleavy brings is extremely useful.

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    • Nicola is really good.

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  • Band 2Rebecca Ryan
    Band 2Rebecca Ryan

    Rebecca Ryan

    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 fantastic operator.

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    • Rebecca is dedicated and passionate. She has a really good understanding and reputation.

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    • Rebecca Ryan provides excellent advice and is extremely proactive.

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    • Rebecca Ryan is very thorough and her response times are very good.

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    • She is able to deal with sensitive issues in a solid way. She provides good updates, understands the next steps required and is proactive in identifying issues.

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  • Band 3Karen Reynolds
    Band 3Karen Reynolds

    Karen Reynolds

    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 Reynolds is a critical thinker and highly effective communicator.

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    • Karen is very personable and responsive.

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  • Band 4Michael Byrne
    Band 4Michael Byrne

    Michael Byrne

    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.
    • Michael Byrne is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingJustine Sayers
    Up and ComingJustine Sayers

    Justine Sayers

    Justine Sayers assists with a range of clinical negligence and product liability mandates within the healthcare sector, advising on clinical reviews and disciplinary investigations.

    • Justine is a really strong solicitor.

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    • Justine Sayers is really good.

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