Beauchamps LLP solidified its EU and competition practice with the hire of John Gaffney from Al Tamimi & Company in Abu Dhabi; Gaffney had previously worked as an EU and competition partner at two Irish firms before practising at a series of international firms and then in the Gulf. He has joined a team that has maintained its presence in procurement and merger notifications to the CCPC. Áine Smith is a procurement specialist with a focus on public sector and utility sector clients.
Testimonials
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‘I had the pleasure of working with Aine Smith on a complex challenge. From the outset, Aine's professionalism and empathy were evident and she explained every step of the process in clear and understandable terms, which was very reassuring and alleviated my concerns. Aine also addressed any potential issues and addressed them ahead of time. Communication was excellent and Aine was always available to answer my questions no matter how small. ’
‘The Beauchamps team are a very professional team who are dedicated to providing an excellent service. They are responsive and keep you informed at all times. The team is diverse and we have always been provided with the right advice or the relevant person within Beauchamps has been brought in where required.’
‘Aine Smith provides procurement advice. Aine is the ultimate professional, responsive, knowledgeable, thorough, extremely informed, and provides very detailed advice.'
‘Strong, experienced team. Comprehensive timely responses provided.’
‘Aine Smith- knowledgeable, responsive and client focussed. Pat McInerney - knowledgeable and experienced. Provides comprehensive, detailed advice.’
‘Excellent multi-department treatment of complex legal issues. Partners always make themselves available to clients. ’
‘I work closely with Aine Smith in public procurement. She has an outstanding ability to mix top class academic understanding of the topic with practical legal solutions. Every query she deals with is given extensive consideration and the advice she gives is well grounded in jurisprudence and her experience.’
‘Results oriented and insightful. Listens and then researches and responds.’
Key clients
- Aramark
- Avista CLG
- Bord na Mona
- Business Growth Fund
- Central Statistics Office
- Clúid Housing Association
- daa plc (Dublin Airport Authority)
- Dublin City Council
- Eastern and Midlands Regional Authority
- Education and Training Boards Ireland
- Ethos Engineering
- Fingal County Council
- Food Safety Authority of Ireland
- Happy Pear
- Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI)
- Housing Agency
- IDA Ireland
- Inishoo Management (Westport Estate)
- InTouch Games
- Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC)
- McCabes Pharmacy
- Nalac Limited
- National Disability Authority
- National Library of Ireland
- Ordnance Survey Ireland/Tailte Eireann
- Ormonde Organics
- Pobal
- Respond Housing Association
- Securispeed Group
- Siga Hydro Holdings
- South East Technological University
- The Arts Council
- TUSLA
- VetPartners
Work highlights
- Advised Meath County Council in the defence of judicial review proceedings in the Commercial Court in respect of a challenge to the establishment of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of dwellings on a design and build basis across six counties.
- Advised the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC) on a range of matters involving procurement law, advising specifically in the context of complex Dynamic Purchasing Systems and multi-party frameworks.
- Represented the seller in a joint merger notification to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in respect of the disposal of a group of companies to a trade buyer in the logistics sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Gaffney, Áine Smith