DLA Piper Ireland LLP has further expanded its dispute resolution team with the hire of senior litigator Gavin Woods from Arthur Cox and IP disputes specialist Aoife Murphy from Whitney Moore. They have joined a team, led by Caoimhe Clarkin, that has amassed an impressive client base of domestic and overseas-based multinationals. The team has appeared in a variety of major cases, including those in the healthcare, telecommunications, cryptocurrency and aviation sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Caoimhe Clerkin (partner) and Michael Twomey (senior associate) are both excellent litigators. Caoimhe has supervised most of the work for us and has been excellent strategically.’
‘What makes it unique is the hands-on practical approach it takes to handling all disputes and contentious legal matters. The team is thorough and meticulous in its investigation of the details.’
Key clients
- Greencoat
- Glanbia
Work highlights
- Advised Greencoat on judicial review proceedings in the Commercial Court division of the Irish High Court, challenging a decision of the State energy regulator in relation to the implementation of a key regulation under the EU's Clean Energy Package.
- Acted for Hibernia in Irish High Court proceedings, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent a number of fishing trawlers from trawling over subsea cable assets off the Irish coast.