Department profile
Philip Lee LLP

Dispute Resolution

Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland


Philip Lee LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Philip Lee LLP

Philip Lee has one of Ireland’s leading litigation and dispute resolution practices.  It has acted in many of the leading cases to come before the Irish Courts in recent years.  It is one of the few medium sized law firms in Dublin to have the experience, personnel and technological expertise to undertake large scale litigation.  The firm has particular expertise in managing large scale discovery which is so often a key component of complex litigation.

It is a partner led practice and has built a reputation for handling litigation matters in a responsive, efficient and cost effective manner.  The team is also skilled at diffusing disputes before proceedings are issued in a discreet and comprehensive manner.  In response they have built a diverse and enviable client list comprised of publicly quoted companies, large Irish and international companies, high net worth individuals, sectoral regulators and public bodies. The clients are from the range of sectors which are representative of Ireland’s Smart Economy being pharmaceutical, electronic communications, aviation, energy, food, construction and technology. The practice represents clients, in all types of judicial fora (from District Court through to Supreme Court, Court of Justice of the EU, regulatory appeals, tribunals, mediations, conciliations and arbitrations).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
The disputes team at Philip Lee assists Irish regulatory bodies with a range of matters relating to their enforcement responsibilities, including the issuance of enforcement notices or the defence of applications for judicial review of decisions. The law firm acts on both the public authority and the private bidder sides of public procurement challenges. The practice is also present in healthcare litigation, with particular experience in disputes relating to the national cervical screening programme.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Philip Lee acts for Eddie Rockets (Ireland) and Rockets Franchising on a dispute relating to the transfer of two franchises to a competitor.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team has a resolve to identify innovative solutions for difficult applications.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • The team is highly responsive and commercial, and offers excellent insight into the legal market place and all participants in it.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • The team is highly attuned to commercial realities and always ensures that advice is tailored to take account of the particular sphere in which the client operates and the real world challenges.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • The team has a collegial approach.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • The Philip Lee team is dedicated, responsive and fully committed to achieving the best outcome for the client.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Eimear Collins
    Band 4Eimear Collins

    Eimear Collins

    Eimear Collins has experience handling significant commercial disputes arising between landlords and tenants, as well as other real estate issues.
    • Eimear has years of experience and an ability to fight her client's corner no matter what.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
    • Eimear has a huge work ethic and provides an exemplary service to clients.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
    • Eimear Collins is practical and pragmatic.

      Dispute Resolution respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Philip Lee LLP (1)

Ireland

Members

Provided by Philip Lee LLP

  • Sean McElligott

  • Rachel Minch

  • Alice Whittaker

  • Patrick Walshe

  • Damien Young

    Head of Department

  • Gerald Byrne

  • Eimear Collins

  • Anne Bateman

  • Jennifer Darcy

  • Marie Kinsella

  • Leonora Mullett

  • Alison Murray

Philip Lee LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership