Public sector

ByrneWallace LLP

ByrneWallace LLP‘s ’highly specialised and expert' public sector group handles contentious and non-contentious mandates on behalf of an enviable client list including state and semi-state bodies, government departments, local authorities and regulators; it has particularly notable expertise in the healthcare sector. The team is active across the full spectrum of public procurement, construction, employment, data protection and regulatory matters. Practice head Michelle Ní Longáin focuses on employment law, including protected disclosures, while other names to note are health and social care head Sinead Kearney; Martin Cooney and Fergal Ruane, who advise on construction matters, and data protection; and regulatory expert Sean O’Donnell.

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Testimonials

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‘The team take a real interest in the issues and carry out a lot of research before suggesting practical solutions. Team members with expertise in the particular area are available as required. They are open to different billing arrangements and to letting us avail of their technology where appropriate.’
‘The team has expertise and a real interest in working with the public sector and we would call out Sean O'Donnell and Fergal Ruane in particular.’
‘The people are simply excellent with brilliant collaboration.’
‘Detailed advice provided in simple terms. Also, their responsiveness and level of expertise is second-to-none.’
‘The team is highly specialised and expert. I have been impressed by their responses to complex legal issues, and their management of complex litigation.’
‘Mona Costelloe and Sean O'Donnell are excellent litigators, who are working on novel areas of data protection law.’
‘The team stands out for its approach to client engagement, and the consistency of the quality of advice and submissions.’
‘Jon Legorboru understands the challenges facing a public body and how they vary from other organisations, and has an innovative approach to solving complex legal problems.’