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Matheson LLP

Dispute Resolution

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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.

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Dispute Resolution - Ireland

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.
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Strengths

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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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  • The team provides good, proactive client engagement.

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

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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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicola Dunleavy
    Nicola 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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  • Karen Reynolds
    Karen 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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  • Michael Byrne
    Michael 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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  • Sharon Daly
    Sharon Daly

    Sharon Daly

    Sharon Daly is based in the law firm's London office and is 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.

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