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Eamon Harrington

Eamon Harrington

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Eamon is lead partner in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team and has been in legal practice for over 35 years. His practice focuses on dispute resolution, with particular experience in handling complex high value claims, including professional negligence, clinical negligence and commercial disputes. Eamon acts on behalf of a number of leading indemnifiers. In addition, he regularly acts nationally as a Mediator and Arbitrator, as well as promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution. Eamon is recognised internationally for his work and leadership in these areas.

Eamon is known for his evaluative skills and the ability to get to the core of the matter to help resolve even the most complex dispute issues. He is a CEDR accredited mediator, and since 2006 has been a Council member of the Law Society of Ireland. In 2024, Eamon was elected as President of the Law Society of Ireland.

Professional Memberships

Former President of the Law Society of Ireland; Former Chairman of the Litigation Committee, ADR Committee, and Professional Indemnity Committee of the Law Society of Ireland; Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; CEDR Accredited Mediator; Former Council Member of Irish Commercial Mediation Association (ICMA)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation - Ireland

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Individual Editorial
Eamon Harrington is often identified as a leading figure on the defendant side of Irish medical negligence and personal injury cases.

Strengths

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  • He is pragmatic and affable, and his advice is always clear.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Eamon navigates complex legal issues with ease and provides clear, reasoned and strategic advice.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Eamon Harrington is the best in the business.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Eamon is absolutely outstanding and effortlessly capable.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Eamon is universally regarded as one of the best, if not the best, litigators in Ireland.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide

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