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Flagship Irish retail group Dunnes Stores are supported by a versatile legal function that is well respected by peers. By virtue of operating in a market with other well-established and large competitors it is necessary to have a legal team capable of maintaining one of the most historic retail companies in Ireland across its various ventures. Dunnes Stores’ business is divided into two different retail operations; supermarket stores and clothing stores across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 18,000 employees. Having to display their talent in a variety of different practice areas, the Dunnes Stores lawyers in Ireland are charged with dealing with numerous issues, including advising on commercial contracts, corporate governance, data protection, intellectual property, trademarks, product safety and a wide range of commercial legal matters. These as well as other corporate and general advisory matters are crucial to the company’s continued success. In 2014, former Matheson partner and highly regarded lawyer Robert Heron joined Dunnes during a period of high-profile senior appointments.