A&L Goodbody LLP has an established presence in insurance, including transactional, advisory, regulatory and contentious matters. The firm has demonstrated its leading expertise in regulatory issues in recent years, including cross-border conversion and Brexit-related insurance projects. It is also noted for business and product launches, along with portfolio transfers. James Grennan heads the insurance and reinsurance group, having a long track record in regulatory matters. Laura Mulleady is noted for regulatory and transactional matters, including business transfers and amalgamations, and, more recently, Brexit-related issues. Enda Hurley is recommended for insurance disputes. Sinéad Lynch and Stephen Quinlivan, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, are also key practitioners.
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‘The firm's long relationship with us gives them deep knowledge of and insight into our strategy and operations and positions them well to advise us across a wide range of issues. Their experience in the insurance sector and insurance regulation in particular is very beneficial. Their internal network is very effective in providing cross-functional advice.’
‘Their expertise, interest in the client's needs, willingness to explore all potential options and to convey advice in a practical and usable way are the standout factors of the people in A&L Goodbody LLP. Standout people from our perspective are James Grennan, Laura Mulleady and Emma Martin.’
Work highlights
- Advised ERGO Versicherung on issues relating to business interruption insurance policies in the context of COVID-19.
- Advised ED&F Man Liquid Products (Ireland) Limited on Commercial Court proceedings, in respect of a cross-border dispute involving the supply of molasses products used in the horse industry.
- Advised Smith & Nephew plc in respect of the Irish aspect of substantial, pan-national litigation involving claims to do with the sale of orthopaedic hip implant devices.
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James Grennan