Addleshaw Goddard stands out for its strong skillset in the professional regulatory sphere, where the firm is frequently called upon to represent regulatory bodies in misconduct inquiries and litigation, but its broad expertise also extends to advising clients in the public sector on procurement, construction, employment and data protection issues. Practice head Stephen McLoughlin focuses on professional regulation, while Ronan O’Neill is noted for his experience in medical law and Margaret Austin advises on the development of social housing.

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Key clients

  • IDA
  • Land Development Agency
  • Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
  • Health Products Regulatory Authority
  • Fold Housing Association Ireland Limited, CLG
  • Túath Housing Association
  • Sophia Housing Association
  • National Asset Management Agency
  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

Work highlights

  • Advised IDA Ireland on the procurement of a major new IT system.
  • Advised the liquidator of An Post National Lottery Limited (in voluntary liquidation) around the provisions of a data storage and processing agreement with An Post.
  • Advising Home Building Finance Ireland in respect of the provision of development finance for the development of social and affordable housing units.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen McLoughlin

Other key lawyers

Ronan O'Neill, David Hackett, Margaret Austin, Maura Connelly, Sean Twomey, Kate Field