Rosaleen Byrne
McCann FitzGerald LLPMcCann FitzGerald LLP has a strong reputation for handling contentious, regulatory, and transactional mandates for a broad spectrum of clients, including telecoms regulators, fixed line and mobile network operators, OTT providers, broadcasters, cable TV operators, and telecoms infrastructure companies. Rosaleen Byrne, Amy Brick, and Catherine Derrig head the contentious telecoms practice and regularly represent clients in proceedings before the Commercial Court. David Lydon and Garreth O’Brien are well-known for providing administrative and corporate law advice to domestic and international telecom clients. Laura Treacy is active in the telecoms regulatory landscape and advises on regulatory aspects of telecoms transactions, covering licensing, interconnection, spectrum allocation, and infrastructure access.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The McCanns team are highly proactive and familiar with our sector. We have developed a very close working relationship, ensuring that everyone is comfortable expressing strongly held views on particular cases. Rosaleen Byrne and her team provide exceptional service to the extent that they often feel like an extension of our team. The team are always at hand to contribute advice whenever needed. They have made their technology available to us whenever needed. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’
- ‘All of the McCanns team are very personable and approachable. Rosaleen Byrne makes herself available, down to earth, approachable, and willing to listen carefully to contributions from everyone, including junior personnel, and will always make a point of seeking the view of everyone. The value of her litigation experience and expertise, the depth of her knowledge, and her ability to consider the broader picture of her client is immeasurable.'
- 'Gregory Benson is relentless in ensuring that the lawyers are fully familiar with the complex technical terminology, nuances, and jargon used within our particular industry and ensuring that our position is expressed clearly and accurately. His attention to detail and planning in our cases has ensured that we are ready to react quickly when necessary. Amy Brick brings a thoughtful, balanced, and measured approach to our litigation cases.’
- ‘Expert advisors in the telecoms sector, a female-led diverse team. Commercial and strategic.’
- ‘Stand out partners: Catherine Derrig, Rosaleen Byrne and Amy Brick.’
- ‘Catherine Derrig is an exceptional leader in the telecoms litigation arena in Ireland. She has been involved in the leading cases in this arena and is a true expert. She stands out because she has experience, expertise, professionalism, efficiency and passion for her work.’
Key clients
- ComReg
- Vodafone
- Nostra
- AMP Capital Investors (UK) Limited
- ESB
Work highlights
- Advised ComReg on a number of statutory appeals in the commercial list of the High Court.
- Advised Vodafone on its intervention as a notice party in the statutory appeal brought by Three against a decision by ComReg.
- Advised AMP Capital Investors (UK) Limited on the sale of Towercom Limited by AMP as infrastructure manager of the IIF.
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Laura Treacy
McCann FitzGerald LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rosaleen Byrne, Catherine Derrig, Laura Treacy, David Lydon, Garreth O’Brien, Amy Brick