White-collar crime

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP’s white-collar crime team acts for regulators and regulated entities in complex regulatory and business crime-related investigations and disputes. One key area of strength for the team is its expertise in fraud and asset tracing affairs leading to a steady stream of instructions to handle cross-border criminal and fraudulent disputes. Audrey Byrne specialises in international litigation and investigations and jointly heads the team with Megan Hooper, who has extensive expertise advising financial institutions on both regulatory and criminal investigations. Experienced litigator Catherine Derrig has been involved in a number of corporate fraud investigations of late, while Donal Hamilton focuses on contentious issues and investigations involving employees and whistleblowing. Michael Coonan, Rosaleen Byrne and Bébhinn Bollard are other key contacts.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘They have a sophisticated sanctions advisory and litigation practice, with insightful views on the regulators' thought processes.’
‘We work with Audrey Byrne mainly. She has deep knowledge, a keen eye for detail, and excellent client handling skills whilst also being fun to work with.’

Key clients

Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited
Trafalgar Trafhold Limited, Instantania Holdings Limited, Kamara Limited and Bairiki Incorporated

Work highlights

Advised Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited on a number of regulatory challenges, including an ODCE investigation.
Assisted Raidió Teilifís Éireann with the preparation of a report on certain voluntary severance schemes operated by the national broadcaster.
Advised a group of companies, including Trafalgar Trafold Limited, on cross-border proceedings for damages and injunctive relief.