RDJ LLP has an established record in media merger notifications, procurement and state aid. The firm represents a range of local authorities and public sector bodies in procurement issues and state aid issues. Finola McCarthy is a leading name in public procurement and Diarmaid Gavin has a long track record in merger notifications, state aid, and advises a number of Irish universities. Shane O’Connor provides further procurement expertise.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice provides all the resources necessary to provide us with an excellent service.’

  • ‘The individual solicitors are highly competent in their field. Their particular strength is taking the time to fully understand our business and its particular needs.’

  • 'Diarmaid Gavin is excellent. I trust his judgment.'

  • 'Competition law is becoming more complex and clients need to work with a legal partner who has deep understanding of the operations of the CCPC and its requirements. I've been very happy with the competition law advice from RDJ.'

  • 'RDJ is well regarded in Ireland in the area of State Aid.'

Key clients

  • Cork City Council
  • Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
  • Donegal County Council
  • O’Callaghan Properties
  • DPB Meats Limited (trading as Dublin Meat Company)
  • O’Flynn Hotel Group

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diarmaid Gavin, Finola McCarthy

Other key lawyers

Shane O'Connor