Lavelle Partners LLP has an impressive mix of corporate and private clients. It stands out for its experience and expertise in professional negligence claims, insurance matters, real estate cases, and shareholder and partnership disputes. Employment cases and clinical negligence are also particular fortes of the firm. Founding partner Michael Lavelle is hugely experienced and continues to make an impression in partnership and joint-venture disputes, along with private client litigation. Ciarán Leavy is ‘top notch and a pleasure to deal with’, another senior litigator covering a wide variety of big-ticket disputes. Avril Scally is noted for clinical negligence.
Testimonials
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‘Lavelle Partners is a law firm we have used for a number of years particular for litigation and dispute resolution. You get a very personable service from Lavelle's. I like their updates on new laws and rules etc.’
‘Ciaràn Leavy stands out for me due to his extensive litigation experience and in-depth knowledge on commercial matters. Ciaran is very personable and "goes the extra mile" for his clients. Ciaran is very responsive on queries and manages to provide practical advice, no matter how complicated the situation is. I found Ciaran to be very approachable, down-to-earth and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Ciaràn Leavy. ’
‘Lavelle Partners offer pragmatic, tailored and effective advice to their clients. Their team advocates passionately for their clients and ensures that swift solutions are achieved to any legal issue. The partners are approachable and provide their legal advice in clear terms. The firm understands the Irish market intimately and understands how to arrive at the desired outcome in a cost- and time-effective manner.’
‘Michael Lavelle brings his significant market experience to the forefront and advocates passionately for his clients. Michael knows the Irish commercial market intimately. Michael is a strong strategist and assists his clients to place themselves in a position of strength from the outset of proceedings. Ciaran Leavy is highly-knowledgeable, dedicated and extremely astute. Ciaran anticipates issues before they arise and presents his clients with carefully crafted solutions. Ciaran is able to distil his legal advice into clear and understandable language.’
‘Innovative and open-minded. Willing to listen carefully. My case was unique and likely without precedent. They carefully considered all details. Asked appropriate questions in a timely fashion. Always provided status updates. Always clear as to next steps. Highly focused, balanced and results orientated. A perfect service for my situation.’
‘Ciaràn Leavy displayed all the characteristics that I would say encompasses a top-class legal professional. Clear and concise in thought. Diligent and innovative.'
‘Ciaràn Leavy is top notch and a pleasure to deal with. Always prompt with advice and replies. Great service.’
‘I have been a client for four years. I think they are the best. My results in the Commercial Court prove that. Integrity, creativity, application and fairness in dealing with me on fees. They take up your case with a determination as if it was their own. Excellent relationships with counsel and other relevant professionals. Attention to detail, which is crucial in litigation. ’
Key clients
- Windspiel Limited
- Group of 40 investors in AIB Belfry Funds
Work highlights
- Acted for a group of over 40 individual investors, before the Grant Thornton chaired Independent Appeals Panels Tribunal, in appealing determinations reached by AIB Bank plc in respect of compensation awards made to investors arising from the mis-selling of the AIB Belfry Funds investments.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ciarán Leavy