Pinsent Masons LLP has made further progress in the market, notably in contractual disputes, investment disputes, professional negligence and judicial review. The Dublin office is also noted for financial services and IP disputes. It now acts for a range of big-name multinationals and domestic businesses. Lisa Carty has added to the team’s standing since joining in 2023, bringing extensive expertise in financial services disputes, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. Zara West impresses in financial services, corporate and insolvency disputes. IP disputes specialist Karen Gallagher was promoted to the partnership in 2024. IP disputes expert Maureen Daly has joined from Beauchamps LLP and Ann Henry has left the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Karen Gallagher has demonstrated many times, her knowledge of the industry and provides a balanced view on each engagement. ’
‘Solution focused, strong financial services understanding.’
Key clients
- Ubiqube (Ireland)
- Capita Business Support Services Ireland
Work highlights
- Advised Ubiqube (Ireland) on a successful application to the High Court for an injunction to prevent a hostile takeover of its board of directors by a minority shareholder and by three individuals who sought to be appointed as directors.
- Advised Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, in a successful application to strike out procurement related High Court proceedings issued against it by Loc8 Code and subsequently advising on an appeal against the strike out in the Court of Appeal.