
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation
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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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The team offers a very responsive service, tailored to the needs of each engagement.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeThe department is very reactive and always ready to help and support.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeMatheson offers clients high-quality advice and excellent ongoing support.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeThe team provides good, proactive client engagement.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeThe 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 2 
Band 2 
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.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeNicola is really good.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEurope
Band 2 
Band 2 
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.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeRebecca is dedicated and passionate. She has a really good understanding and reputation.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeRebecca Ryan provides excellent advice and is extremely proactive.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeRebecca Ryan is very thorough and her response times are very good.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeShe 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 3 
Band 3 
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.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeKaren is very personable and responsive.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEurope
Band 4 
Band 4 
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 Coming 
Up and Coming 
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.
Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation respondentEuropeJustine Sayers is really good.
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Ranked Individuals at Matheson LLP (5)
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Karen Reynolds
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Nicola Dunleavy
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Rebecca Ryan
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Michael Byrne
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Justine Sayers
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Matheson LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Ireland
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