Addleshaw Goddard has dispute resolution at the heart of its Dublin practice, with a large team of senior, mid-ranking and junior lawyers. It represents a mix of domestic and international businesses and financial institutions, the latter group growing as a consequence of the Dublin office’s integration into the international firm. Public and state bodies are also part of the client base. Professional negligence, financial services disputes, media and broadcasting, product liability and personal injury, banking enforcement and regulatory cases form a large proportion of the practice. Ronan O’Neill remains a big name in the market, including in financial and regulatory cases. Caoilfhionn Ní Chuanacháin is a leading talent in financial services litigation, property cases and professional negligence. Department head Maura Connolly is noted for employment and regulatory disputes, while Paul Dempsey is rated for insolvency and debt recovery cases. David Heneghan was promoted to partner in 2023 and Terry Leggett has retired.
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‘I use this firm for all dispute resolution and insolvency work in Ireland.’
‘Paul Dempsey is an outstanding attorney to whom we entrust all of our dispute resolution issues and through whom we coordinate insolvency matters as they arise from time to time. ’
‘We use Maura Connolly and she is top of our list when it comes to representing us in what can be very difficult situations. Maura combines detailed knowledge, authority and negotiation skills to ensure our interests are met. She has a team with a combination of personalities and qualities who complement each other. We know our best interests will be served by Maura and her team.’
'Addleshaw Goddard knows our business inside out because it has taken the time to learn. On new instruction, we need not repeat the same practice and process. We have one dedicated senior partner who we trust entirely.'
'We are always given expectations according to Irish law and what we can do. Advice is clear and concise. When outcomes are not favourable, we still wish to use the same trusted team.'
'On dispute resolution, Maura Connolly is exemplary. Thoroughly professional and totally reliable.'
'No detail is too small - at no point have I been concerned that the team has overlooked any matter or not considered my opinion. In particular, the follow up notes after discussions and consultations ensure that, as a client, I'm included and involved where appropriate.'
'I've been working with Maura Connolly since November 2020 and she has professionally managed the legal team, opposing legal teams and Counsel with composure and focus through out a very complex and emotional corporate dispute.'
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Maura Connolly