Arthur Cox is a leader in high-stakes disputes work, frequently representing clients in cases heard in the Commercial list of the High Court. As a top firm in Ireland, it is regularly engaged in cross-border cases. It remains noted for banking and financial services, real estate, tax, and white-collar crime disputes, along with having a well-established investigations practice. ‘Always the best lawyer in the room,’ Eve Mulconry heads the litigation, dispute resolution and investigations team, representing an impressive mix of domestic and international clients in a wide range of cases. Andy Lenny is also a hugely experienced litigator with a fine record in antitrust disputes, M&A disputes, shareholder disputes and a leader in regulatory investigations. Joanelle O’Cleirigh is co-head of the corporate crime team, while Keith Smith and Richard Willis are also key partners. The firm is awash with talent amongst the younger partners, of counsels and associates.
Testimonials
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‘Arthur Cox is always well-resourced for dealing with any litigation job I instruct them on. The care and conduct of any case is first class. Their ability to deal with large-volume discovery exercises is particularly valuable. They have the technology back-up to deal with such exercises efficiently and the legal know-how to ensure it is done correctly.’
‘Keith Smith is a very savvy litigator. He is reliable in getting back promptly when advice is needed. Amelia Walsh is a sound and helpful solicitor. Robert MacCarthy is meticulous and hard-working.’
‘Keith Smith is a pragmatic and commercial advisor. His advice is clear and he focuses on what is important to the client. He has good strategic instincts. Amelia Walsh is a very experienced litigator with significant subject matter expertise. She is pragmatic and always very responsive and approachable. ’
‘Andy Lenny - excellent advisor, pragmatic, timely response and a valued business partner. Conall O'Shaughnessy - excellent knowledge of our business, tireless, dedicated to providing an excellent service.’
‘Richard Willis - excellent on client care, very responsive and never not available. Andy Lenny - hugely experienced, easy to work with. Conall O'Shaughnessy - approachable, calm and easy to work with.’
‘Richard Willis is excellent and manages our overall relationship very well. He has a team of very good lawyers who deliver when asked. Amelia Walsh is also superb. ’
‘Eve Mulconry is a standout lawyer. Always the best lawyer in the room. She never fails to deliver. If you are in the trenches, this is the lawyer to bring with you. ’
‘Excellent knowledge of the subject. Continuation of personnel dealing with the issue. Excellent speed of response.’
Key clients
- AB Volvo (Publ)
- Bank of Ireland
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Chanelle Pharma
- CRH plc and Roadstone Limited
- daa
- Davy Target Investments PLC
- Dawn Meats Ireland Unlimited Company
- Facebook Ireland Limited
- Hines Real Estate
- The Clunetech Group
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited (In Special Liquidation)
- Island Capital Management Limited (and related entities)
- KBC Bank plc
- Marlet Property Group
- McKesson Corporation
- Ulster Bank DAC
- MCD Productions
- Green Property Group
- Davy Hickey Properties
- Religious Sisters of Charity
- Ryanair DAC
Work highlights
- Advised Energia in respect of a judicial review application against the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities in response to a decision published by the by the single energy market committee (a cross-jurisdictional body).
- Advised PFS Card Services (Ireland) and EML Group on all aspects of a Central Bank of Ireland supervisory investigation.
- Advised Hines Real Estate Ireland on defending cases challenging the grant of planning permission for over 1,100 residential units in Dublin city centre.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eve Mulconry