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McCann FitzGerald LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

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McCann FitzGerald LLP

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The Insurance team at McCann FitzGerald LLP advises insurers, reinsurers and industry service providers on complex legal and regulatory matters in a rapidly evolving market. Drawing on the combined strength of our Finance, Corporate and Disputes departments, we deliver strategic, commercially focused advice to leading domestic and international insurance groups. We provide integrated, cross-practice support across the full insurance lifecycle. Our team is closely attuned to regulatory developments and highly experienced in structuring and executing bespoke, multi-layered insurance and reinsurance transactions.

We advise on the establishment, authorisation and supervision of life and non-life (re)insurance operations in Ireland, including EU passporting. We support clients on Solvency II compliance, governance and fitness and probity, regulatory investigations, portfolio transfers (including court and regulatory approvals), distribution arrangements, capital raisings, securitisations and structured finance.

Our contentious practice handles high-value (re)insurance disputes, policy wording and avoidance issues, litigation, arbitration and insolvency processes, including wind-ups and administrations. We also advise on property and professional indemnity insurance.

Recent mandates include transformative cross-border integrations, major public company acquisitions, complex portfolio transfers and ongoing regulatory advisory work for global insurance leaders.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a broad insurance disputes offering with experience across diverse insurance cases. The team is knowledgeable in business interruption claims. Key partners are recognised as top mediators with particular experience in professional indemnity cases. Additionally, the law firm houses a notable corporate practice assisting insurers with M&A transactions, reorganisations and related regulatory matters. It further advises on the establishment of insurance undertakings.

Work Highlights

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  • McCann FitzGerald LLP advised General Motors and Adam Opel on the defence of product liability proceedings relating to damages sustained in a fire at the Douglas village shopping centre.

Strengths

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  • McCann's insurance team is really agile and just gets the Irish market.

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  • The McCann FitzGerald team has significant depth and expertise. They are incredibly hard-working, proactive and, very importantly, personable.

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  • The team understands its clients' businesses and helps with solutions rather than simply providing legislation.

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  • McCann FitzGerald has incredible knowledge of Irish institutions and an ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

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  • The team thinks through problems really well and brings good independent analysis to bear on legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Helen Kilroy
    Band 1Helen Kilroy

    Helen Kilroy

    Helen Kilroy is recognised among market commentators as a superb choice to act as mediator on professional indemnity claims and contract breaches. She also assists with injury and policy disputes.

    • Helen is very pragmatic and down to earth, and gives very sound, solid advice with a really excellent big-picture approach.

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    • Helen is the top lawyer in the country; if you have something you need defending, you want her defending it.

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    • Helen Kilroy brings her considerable commercial acumen to bear in helping clients achieve their desired outcomes.

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    • She is incredibly practical and great with clients, and her no-nonsense approach is refreshing and welcome.

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  • Band 2Darragh Murphy
    Band 2Darragh Murphy

    Darragh Murphy

    Darragh Murphy has a broad financial services regulatory practice that extends into the insurance space. He has experience assisting clients with the regulatory aspects of insurance sector transactions, outsourcing agreements and distribution matters. He also advises on compliance with Solvency II regulations.
    • Darragh Murphy is a joy to work with.

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    • He provides intelligent insight and solutions to legal issues.

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  • Band 3Brian Quigley
    Band 3Brian Quigley

    Brian Quigley

    Brian Quigley is recognised for his activity advising clients on business interruption claims in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. He also represents clients in highly sophisticated international coverage disputes.

    • Brian is very strategic, ensures clients never miss a step and is always on the other end of a phone.

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    • Brian Quigley has an excellent manner with clients and is great at looking at the big picture.

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