White-collar crime

McCann FitzGerald LLP

‘A go-to firm in Dublin’, McCann FitzGerald LLP’s white-collar crime team is a trusted advisor for regulatory and business crime matters, with particular expertise in cross-border fraud and asset tracing. The team represents private companies and regulators, offering a comprehensive service that spans regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. The team is led by Megan Hooper, who has notable experience in regulatory and criminal investigations, and co-head Audrey Byrne, who focuses on fraud-related investigations. Michael Coonan is another key member of the team.

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Testimonials

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‘Innovative, unique in the marketplace and well-proven track record.’
‘Michael Coonan is a superb lawyer and well-experienced. Audrey Byrne has great experience, and is easy to work with and innovative.’
‘They are at the top end of legal service and have assisted us on several important projects. The team is extremely diligent, and what sets them apart is their responsiveness to queries that arise. They emphasise strong communication, which is the foundation of any successful project and commit the necessary resources to complete tasks in a timely and highly professional manner.’
‘The team are responsive and technically excellent at all levels. While guided and led by top rate partners, the associate and senior associate members are capable in their own right.’
‘Megan Hooper is superb and balances clarity of advice with insight and understanding of her client's commercial realities.’
‘The team at McCann Fitzgerald is responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘I have worked with Audrey Byrne, who was quick and thorough to answer questions.’

Key clients

Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited

Work highlights

Assisted RTÉ with the preparation of a report on certain voluntary severance schemes.
Represented Mediahuis and former NEDs in the High Court inspection of the company.