Beauchamps LLP provides comprehensive advice on competition law, including cartel investigations, abuse of dominance claims, dawn raids, and the development of compliance programmes. The team is led by John Gaffney, who represents a wide range of public and private clients in matters involving state aid, merger control, and public procurement elements. Working alongside Gaffney is Áine Smith, who advises on every stage of the public procurement lifecycle, from early project planning and market engagement to process selection, tender publication, and standstill periods.
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- ‘They are always responsive, diligent, and attentive to detail. I always have confidence that my requirements will be addressed promptly and expertly, as they consistently excel in meeting expectations.’
- ‘They bring the expertise of a significantly larger firm while maintaining their approachability and strong relationship-building. Their EU and Public Procurement department stands out as one of the best I have encountered.’
- ‘They can translate complex EU regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable advice. Their insight is consistently strategic, precise, and aligned with real-world public sector objectives.’
- ‘They stand out for their exceptional responsiveness and collaborative approach. Their advice is fast, accurate, and tailored, with proactive communication and the ability to anticipate client needs that set them apart.’
- ‘They provided clear, accessible advice on complex EU procurement processes that we could trust completely. Their combination of technical excellence, pragmatism, and genuine partnership made a daunting process feel manageable.’
- ‘They are unique in their ability to assess complex law and translate it into understandable, practical support, helping clients meet all EU regulatory requirements with confidence.’
Key clients
- Art Generation
- The Arts Council
- Bord Iascaigh Mhara
- Bord na Mona
- British Council
- Eastern and Midlands Regional Assembly
- EU Fundamental Rights Agency
- Food Safety Authority of Ireland
- Health Information and Quality Authority
- Health Service Executive (HSE)
- IDA Ireland
- Inland Fisheries Ireland
Work highlights
Advising the HSE on the €50m EU procurement of the National Electronic Prescription Service by way of a competitive dialogue under Directive 2014/24/EU.
Supported the EU Fundamental Rights Agency on a Fundamental Rights in Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence project, which is examining the foundational aspects of human rights due diligence and how it is currently implemented at the national level, outlining available assessment, oversight, remedy and redress mechanisms, and enforcement and civil liability regimes.
Represented the vendor in a successful joint Inward Investment Screening Notification to the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment in respect of the acquisition of a controlling interest in the target, ART Generation.
Practice head
John Gaffney; Áine Smith