LAWYER PROFILE

Killian O'Reilly

Europe 2026

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Ireland

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

As Head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Department Killian is a highly experienced litigator with over 27 years’ experience in representing clients at all court levels, including the Commercial Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court across the commercial, insurance, and public sectors. He regularly advises clients on breach of contract issues, shareholder disputes, construction losses, specific performance litigation, professional indemnity claims, judicial review applications and procurement law issues.

Killian also specialises in managing casualty and professional negligence claims on behalf of domestic, London market and international insurers. Killian has significant experience in High Court and Commercial Court insurance litigation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Killian O'Reilly of Fieldfisher defends insurers and self-insured corporates in employers' liability and public liability claims relating to catastrophic injuries or serious illnesses. He also has experience in motor insurance cases and disputes around cyber breaches and qualified privilege.

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Strengths

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When faced with a difficult situation Killian is calm but realistic. He will set out the risk in a factual way and explain the strategy with the potential wins and risks.
Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Killian O'Reilly is very knowledgeable, measured and an excellent communicator.
Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide