Lavelle Partners LLP‘s corporate and commercial team has a primary focus on start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Healthcare, industrials and manufacturing, and technology are key sectors. The firm has recently worked on a series of pharmacy acquisitions and remains active in the nursing home sector. It also frequently works on funding rounds for tech start-ups. Gríana O’Kelly heads the department, which includes Katie Oakes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Lavelles stands out in the legal landscape because they embody the essence of partnership. Unlike traditional firms that often maintain a transactional relationship with clients, Lavelle's operates as an integral part of your team. This unique approach allows them to dive deep into your business operations, enabling them to provide tailored advice and guidance that truly aligns with your strategic goals.'

  • 'The team's strengths lie not only in their legal expertise but also in their commitment to understanding the nuances of each client's business environment. By fostering close relationships, Lavelles ensures that clients receive proactive insights and solutions that anticipate challenges rather than simply reacting to them.’
  • ‘What truly sets Lavelle apart is the exceptional transparency, trustworthiness, and generosity of time exhibited by their team. In my experience with other legal firms, we often encountered billing practices that charged for every call and email.'

  • 'Griana O'Kelly has been instrumental in our company's growth. Her invaluable advice has directly prevented losses of hundreds of thousands of euros and has played a crucial role in ensuring our continued operation. Having a trusted adviser is vital for startups as it can significantly influence their success.'
  • 'Griana O'Kelly has not only met expectations but has exceeded them, becoming a strategic partner who deeply understands our business and its challenges as we have grown into an international business.’
  • ‘Griana O' Kelly and Katie Oakes. Phone is always on, emails always answered. Simple straight forward advice and correspondence, able to lift the phone and deal with a colleague on the other side of a transaction, cut through all the BS that can sometimes arise when egos are in the room.’

  • ‘Griana O'Kelly is excellent. Very approachable and clients really like her. Dedicated to her clients and wants the best for them at all times.’

  • ‘Griana O'Kelly is excellent. Great value for money. Very nice person and clients are always very happy with her. ’

Key clients

  • Allglass Windscreens
  • Masterkabin
  • Packimpex Ireland
  • WEW Engineering

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gríana O’Kelly

Other key lawyers

Katie Oakes