LAWYER PROFILE

Helen Kilroy

Europe 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution

Ireland

20 years ranked

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Ireland

19 years ranked

About

Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Commercial Disputes, Professional Indemnity, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate Disputes

Career

Helen Kilroy graduated from University College Dublin (BCL) in 1987 and qualified in 1991. She has been a Partner at McCann FitzGerald LLP since 1998, having joined the firm in 1988 as a Trainee. Helen's practice is principally in the field of commercial litigation, mediation and related advisory work. She has wide ranging experience in corporate disputes in particular shareholder disagreements and breach of warranty claims; insurance disputes particularly professional negligence claims; real estate disputes including landlord and tenant claims, planning disputes, compulsory purchases, statutory investigations and enforcement. Helen is a practising commercial mediator, accredited by CEDR.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Ireland, 1991

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Helen Kilroy is highlighted for her focus on alternative dispute resolution methods, being particularly noted for her specific understanding of professional negligence cases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Helen is very pragmatic and down to earth, and gives very sound, solid advice with a really excellent big-picture approach.
Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Helen is the top lawyer in the country; if you have something you need defending, you want her defending it.
Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Helen Kilroy brings her considerable commercial acumen to bear in helping clients achieve their desired outcomes.
Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
She is incredibly practical and great with clients, and her no-nonsense approach is refreshing and welcome.
Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Helen's counsel is often decisive in reaching acceptable and definitive conclusions in mediation processes.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Helen has a very strong profile and is the preeminent commercial mediator in the market.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide