A&L Goodbody LLP has an extensive record in high-stakes litigation, regulatory engagements and internal investigations. It has an established white-collar crime group that is noted for fraud, bribery and corruption, dawn raids, and market abuse and insider trading, among other areas. It is also recognised for representing financial services clients in regulatory investigations by domestic and international financial regulators. Enda Hurley, who has major case experience, and Dario Dagostino co-head the disputes and investigations group, the latter known for financial regulatory matters. The team also includes emerging names Tom Casey and Sarah Murphy. Kenan Furlong and Joe Kelly lead the white-collar crime group.
Testimonials
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‘ALG is one of my "go to" external advisory firms. Across a range of practice areas, they provide outstanding support. Support through all levels - partner, senior associate and onwards is always excellent.’
‘Tom Casey, litigation partner, is a key advisor to me. He is attentive, professional, pragmatic, commercial and pitches advice well to me and business stakeholders. He presents his advice in an accessible and commercial way and is willing to engage in constructive conversations with clients, which serve to build confidence. Impressive!’
‘An unparalleled understanding of the regulator in the investigations space. An in-depth understanding of what is required in terms of information delivery, with clever prompts and probing questions meaning that we present our best possible case. If a deliverable is good enough for this team then it will pass the very closest scrutiny of everyone else. Tactically astute and detail orientated.’
‘Dario Dagostino has a superb understanding of the regulator and the way it thinks. He knows with uncanny accuracy the reaction that we are likely to get to a given play. He is quick to grasp concepts and gives a clear view in each case. Mark Devane has excellent attention to detail, which he applies in every aspect of his work. His advices are always well measured and well considered. Both gentlemen are professional and extremely pleasant to deal with.’
‘The litigation team at ALG are strong and devoted to delivering on their clients' commercial objectives. They are responsive and creative.’
‘Tom Casey is a talented litigator with the perfect balance of restraint and aggression, tailored for the client and the situation. A safe pair of hands. Rebecca Martin is one to watch. Ability that defies her PQE. Strong, sensible and a really hard worker.’
Key clients
- MAN Truck
- Volkswagen Group AG and Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited
- Allied Irish Banks Plc and EBS DAC
- Permanent TSB plc
- Carlyle Aviation Management Limited
- Merx Aviation Servicing Limited
- Novartis
- Leslie Buckley
- British American Tobacco
- Broadway Barracuda Holdings, LLC and Ion Investment Group Limited (In Liquidation)
- CBRE
- Development Bank of South Africa
- Barranafaddock Wind Farm Limited
- Trustee of Amcor Pension Scheme
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (In Special Liquidation)
- Bank of Ireland
- ED&F Man Liquid Products (Ireland) Limited
- Safecharge Card Services Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Volkswagen Group on its dealings with Irish regulatory investigations involving NOx and related Irish litigation.
- Advised the former chairman of INM PLC on high-profile allegations regarding his work for the company.
- Advised AIB and EBS on two separate Central Bank enforcement investigations relating to AIB Group’s engagements with tracker mortgage rate customers.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Enda Hurley, Dario Dagostino