Liam Connellan
ByrneWallace LLPByrneWallace LLP's practice acts for a broad range of public and private sector employers to assist with issues from the entire spectrum of pension law matters, including drafting and amending pension schemes, pensions regulatory and taxation applications. Practice head Liam Connellan has significant experience in assisting scheme trustees, pensioner associations and individuals with the pension aspects of M&A and corporate transactions, and disputes. Catherine Dowling and Aisling Brennan are key names of note within the team.
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- ‘Liam Connellan is our main point of contact, but I have been impressed with the advice received on the occasions where other team members have been involved. They have joined calls at short notice and provided clear advice.’
- ‘Liam Connellan has a very strong understanding of the Irish pensions landscape and provides practical advice to help clients proceed with the matters at hand. He takes a strong interest in the issues clients are facing and maintains regular contact to ensure the relevant items progress.’
- ‘Byrne Wallace provides valuable expertise on the Irish pension, legal landscape.’
- ‘Liam Connellan is knowledgeable, approachable and responsive and provides practical advice.’
- ‘We worked with Liam Connellan for our project. Liam had all of the expertise that was required & expected. He was approachable, available when we needed and provided detailed advice to assist us in our decision-making in taking our project to successful completion. I would highly recommend Liam as a very knowledgeable pensions lawyer.’
Key clients
- Glanbia Co-Operative Society Limited
- FCR Media Limited
- Trustee Principles Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Glanbia Co-Operative Society Limited on the complex pension issues arising on putting in place funding arrangements for its recently announced acquisition of Glanbia plc’s 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland.
- Advised FCR Media Limited on the wind-up of the Golden Pages Pension Plan.
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Liam Connellan