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McCann FitzGerald LLP has one of the largest teams in the market with an exceptional record in big-ticket disputes and investigations. It has a fine reputation for public law cases, judicial review and statutory appeals, and is at the forefront of ADR. The firm has developed additional niches in rating valuation appeals and is known for its expertise in regulated sectors. Helen Kilroy is a leading figure in commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes and insurance cases. Rosaleen Byrne stands out for expertise in regulatory matters and Catherine Derrig remains noted for competition cases, including follow-on damages actions. Michael Coonan , Ciara Ryan and Brian Quigley are also key partners, along with Audrey Byrne who is rated for fraud and asset recovery cases. Amy Brick and Bébhinn Bollard are emerging talents.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Michael Murphy - an experienced and highly knowledgeable solicitor.  Michael provides strong, clear opinions and expert guidance, ensuring clients are well-informed and confidently positioned in all legal matters.'

  • ‘Michael Coonan may well be the best litigation solicitor in Dublin. He is incisive, hard working and a pleasure to deal with. Bébhinn Bollard is always a pleasure to deal with. She is unflappable and dynamic. Ger Sadlier's work rate is phenomenal and he always adds value.'

  • ‘Audrey Byrne, Catherine Derrig, Amy Brick, Rosaleen Byrne, and Beibhinn Bollard stand-out in this field. They are so experienced, smart and hard-working it is be difficult to find comparators. ’

  • ‘Catherine Derrig, Brian Quigley and Rosaleen Byrne are partners who can be trusted with handling any dispute. Their legal knowledge and experience is second-to-none.'

  • 'Amy Brick is an exceptionally committed recent addition to the partnership, with an extremely bright future ahead of her in litigation.'

  • ‘Helen Kilroy has strategic brilliance. Brian Quigley combines technical adeptness with controlled aggression untypical of the firm.’

  • ‘Bébhinn Bollard is a stand out partner within the Dublin commercial litigation scene, always calm and extremely competent, producing easily digestive advice that guides her client to an effective resolution. She is particularly skilled at complex cross border cases. ’

  • ‘I would recommend Audrey Byrne and her team. She is an impressive attorney, with extensive expertise as regards cross-border investigations and international sanctions. She is hands on and pragmatic and has a keen eye for detail. Friendly yet professional, it is always a pleasure to work with Audrey.’

Key clients

  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Pfizer
  • SMBC Aviation Capital
  • DAF Trucks and DAF Trucks Deutschland
  • Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority
  • Commission for Communications Regulation
  • Trafalgar Trafhold
  • Ronan Real Estate Group
  • Galway County Council
  • National Transport Authority
  • Irish Life Assurance (Irish Life)
  • Amazon
  • Mediahuis Ireland Group
  • Irish Bank Resolution Corporation
  • MGG California
  • Rabobank
  • CHC Ireland
  • Lone Star/Hudson
  • D&M Pharmacies Group
  • Globoforce Group trading as Workhuman

Work highlights

  • Represented SMBC Aviation Capital in Commercial Court proceedings in which it seeks an indemnity from its insurers across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Acted for Bristol Myers Squibb in a number of related matters in Ireland concerning its patent/ supplementary protection certificate protecting apixaban.
  • Acted for Globoforce Group in Commercial Court proceedings involving a shareholder dispute.

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Bébhinn Bollard
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Murphy

Other key lawyers

Michelle Doyle, Rosaleen Byrne, Helen Kilroy, Brian Quigley, Audrey Byrne, Catherine Derrig, Michael Coonan, Amy Brick, Bébhinn Bollard, Gerard Sadlier, Ciara Ryan