Emma Keegan
Beauchamps LLPBeauchamps LLP handles a high volume of High Court cases and remains a significant player in large-scale disputes, including aviation cases linked to the war in Ukraine and ongoing business interruption insurance cases in the hospitality sector. Regulatory cases are another growth area and Pat McInerney joined from Holmes O'Malley Sexton in May 2023 to lead the public sector and regulatory division. Emma Keegan heads the litigation and dispute resolution department, with an established record in corporate, financial and regulatory disputes. Thomas O’Dwyer is another experienced litigator, leading many of the firm’s headline engagements and has further expertise in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Barry Cahir is prominent in commercial disputes and insolvency cases.
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‘Extremely client focused and will go above and beyond to deliver excellent service.’
‘Emma Keegan stands out particularly to me. Extremely commercial. Always takes time for clients. Willing to really engage and understand the goals of clients.’
- 'Ready access to partners and an experienced team.'
- 'Thomas O'Dwyer - astute, pro-active and pragmatic.'
- 'The Beauchamps team and, in particular, Tom O'Dwyer are very client focused. Tom is really approachable and understands the client's needs.'
- 'Thomas O'Dwyer is a great litigator and advisor.'
- 'We have worked closely with Beauchamps for a number of years. They are always ready to meet our demands and have the unique ability to be aware of the environment in which we operate and the challenges we face. That is what sets them apart from other players in the market.'
- 'Thomas O'Dwyer is razor sharp. He doesn't just understand the law, he understands the business environment in which we operate and always tailors his strategy around the solution that works for our business. Thomas O'Dwyer has been a key strategic advisor for our business.'
Key clients
- AIG Europe SA
- Allied Irish Banks plc
- Bowbeck DAC
- Cerberus
- Chief Inspector of Social Services
- City Jet
- Colony Capital
- CORU (the Health and Social Care Professionals Regulator)
- daa (Dublin Airport Authority)
- Danske Bank
- Deloitte
- Dengrove DAC
- DigitalBridge Inc
- Dublin City Council
- Dublin Port Company
- Ennis Property Finance DAC (Goldman Sachs entity)
- Enterprise Ireland
- Everyday Finance
- EY
- An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC)
- Grant Thornton
- HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority)
- Huawei Technologies (Ireland) Co. Limited
- Humanist Association of Ireland
- IDA Ireland
- KBC Bank Ireland plc
- Kenmare Property Finance (Goldman Sachs entity)
- Kildare County Council
- KPMG
- Law Society of Ireland
- Leinster Overview Concepts Limited t/a Sean's Bar
- Link Group
- Mars Capital
- Meenacloghspar Wind Ireland Limited
- Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC
- Permanent TSB
- PWC
- Respond
- Same Deutz Fahr
- Seniors Money Mortgages
- Shelbourne Park Stadium
- Start Mortgages
- The Arts Council
- The Central Bank of Ireland
- The Health & Safety Authority
- Same Deutz Fahr
- Seniors Money Mortgages
- Shelbourne Park Stadium
- Start Mortgages
- The Arts Council
- The Central Bank of Ireland
- The Health & Safety Authority
- The Mental Health Commission
- The Perfume Shop
- The Premier League
- The Residential Tenancies Board
- The Salvation Army
- U2
- Ulster Bank
- Zalando (new)
Work highlights
- Acted for AIG Europe SA in defence of a number of Commercial Court proceedings by Irish based Aircraft Lessors concerning the impounding of aircraft in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
- Acted for Meenacloghspar Wind Ireland Limited in defence of a 50-day High Court action where the plaintiffs seek orders to dismantle a wind farm.
- Acted for The Football Association Premier League Limited in proceedings against internet service providers to prevent unlawful live streaming of matches.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Thomas O’Dwyer
Beauchamps LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Keegan