Irish Law Awards 2015

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CONTENTS Legal Executive of the Year

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Legal Website of the Year – Sponsored by Documatics

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Litigation Case of the Year

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Banking Finance Restructuring & Insolvency

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Sponsored by Rochford Brady Public Sector Law Team

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Ulster Law Firm of the Year

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Pro Bono & Public Interest

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Connacht Law Firm of the Year

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Irish Language Practitioner of the Year/ Cleachtóir Dlí na Bliana

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Sponsored by/ Urraithe ag Foras na Gaeilge Property Planning Probate – Sponsored by ENKI

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In-House Legal Team – Sponsored by Thomson Reuters

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Family Law Team – Sponsored by Sunday Business Post

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Leinster Law Firm of the Year Under 5 Solicitors

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Leinster Law Firm of the Year Over 5 Solicitors Sponsored by Advanced Legal

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Criminal Law Firm – Sponsored by Kantar Media

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Sole Practitioner/Sole Principal – Sponsored by AmTrust & AON

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Law Firm Innovation Award – Sponsored by Keyhouse

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Service Provider to the Legal Profession – Sponsored by Webtrade

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Irish International Law Firm – Sponsored by Robert Walters

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Munster Law Firm of the Year Over 5 Solicitors

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Sponsored by Hibernian Legal Munster Law Firm of the Year Under 5 Solicitors

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Young Lawyer of the Year

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Employment Lawyer of the Year – Sponsored by the Financial Times

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Dublin Law Firm of the Year – Sponsored by Lincoln Recruitment Specialists

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Bar Council Human Rights Award

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Special Merit Award – Sponsored by AIB Private Banking

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Law Firm of the Year – Sponsored by AIB Private Banking

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HONOURING INNOVATIVE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS CHARITY PARTNERS

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PETER MCVERRY TRUST – OPENING DOORS FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE. Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness, drug misuse and social disadvantage through its provision of housing and support services. Founder Fr. Peter McVerry, SJ worked in Summerhill in Dublin’s north inner city. He witnessed first-hand the problems of homelessness and deprivation and in 1979 opened a hostel to address the urgent need for accommodation for homeless boys. In 2005 the charity was renamed Peter McVerry Trust and now provides a wide range of services to address the needs of some of the most marginalised young people in our society. Each year PMVT supports over 3,700 young people. Services include an open-access drop-in centre, streets-to-home advisory service, under-18s accommodation services, supported temporary accommodation, drug stabilisation, detox and drug-free aftercare, and housing with supports.

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THE SOLICITORS’ BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION The Solicitors’ Benevolent Association is a voluntary charitable body consisting of all members of the Law societies of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It assists members or former members of the solicitors’ profession in Ireland and their wives, husbands, widows, widowers, families and immediate dependents who are in need. The association was established in 1863 and operates independently of both Law Societies. The directors are from all over the 32 counties. Assistance is provided on a confidential basis. Grants to beneficiaries are funded by annual subscriptions from the profession, and by donations and bequests.

For futher information contact: Geraldine Pearse, Secretary | E contact@solicitorsbenevolentassociation.com | W www.solicitorsbenevolentassociation.com

THE BARRISTERS’ BENEVOLENT SOCIETY “The Bar Benevolent Society provides temporary financial assistance to barristers and/or their families who find themselves in financial difficulties. The society often provides assistance with the payment of mortgages, rent, utility bills and otherwise. The work that the society does is entirely confidential. The finance to do this work comes almost entirely from contributions that are made by members of the Law Library. The administration of the society is carried out by a chairman and committee whose work is voluntary.

For futher information contact: Charles F. Meenan | E cmeenan@lawlibrary.ie

THE CAPUCHIN DAY CENTRE – The Capuchin Day Centre was founded by Brother Kevin Crowley in the late 1960s with the simple objective of relieving the hardship endured by people who are homeless or living in hostels. From small beginnings of providing for about 50 people, the centre now has about 250-300 for breakfast each day and lunches range from between 500-600. The centre is run in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and operates an “open door” policy with no questions asked other than for child protection and medical purposes.

For futher information contact: 29 Bow Street, Dublin 7 | T 01 8720770 | E info@capuchindaycentre.ie | W www.capuchindaycentre.ie

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#AIBILA2015

You are all very welcome to the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards 2015, celebrating the outstanding achievements and exemplary practices of leading law firms, legal practitioners and inhouse legal teams across the country over the past 12 months.

Ireland is emerging from an extremely difficult and challenging period and as the recovery continues to gather pace, we should not lose sight of the significant role the legal sector has played in the re-shaping of a new era. Your dedication and expertise has been exemplary and it is wonderful to see so many of you here tonight.

AIB Private Banking are hugely honoured to be title sponsors of the Irish Law Awards this year and look forward to recognising the various nominees and winners for their outstanding achievements.

Many of our award recipients are legal professionals and we are delighted to be associated with an event that recognises excellence in this field. Our goal at AIB Private Banking is simple; make banking easy, support your big decisions and help you plan for the future.

With this peace of mind, you can devote more of your time and energy to what you excel at - be that your professional or personal endeavours.

PATRICK FARRELL

Enjoy your night and wishing you continued success for the future, PATRICK FARRELL Head of AIB Private Banking

It has been heart-warming and a great privilege to witness the outstanding achievements, expertise and capabilities of lawyers in Ireland as evidenced by the legal services performed by the finalists of the Irish Law Awards in 2014.

Welcome to the ceremonies for the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards (now in their fourth year) celebrating excellence in the law during 2014.

I thank my fellow judges for their dedication, commitment and generosity. I thank the principal sponsors of the Irish law Awards, AIB Private Banking, all the other sponsors, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the Sunday Business Post and the superb staff at the Ashville Media Group.

We celebrate the achievements of great Irish lawyers tonight – DR EAMON G HALL the eve of Law Day, May 1, 2015 – inaugurated because many consider if civilisation is to survive, mankind must respect the rule of law.

DR EAMONN G HALL Solicitor & Notary Public, Chairman of the Judges’ Panel

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LEGAL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR NATALIE BOYCE, DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Natalie Boyce is a legal assistant in the Litigation Section of the Law Department of Dublin City Council, with over nine years’ experience. She has her own caseload of files and court lists. She has an excellent work ethic and is respected for her integrity, efficiency and attention to detail.

DEIRDRE O’DONOVAN, MCCARTHY + CO SOLICITORS Deirdre O’Donovan is a legal executive for McCarthy + Co, who provide a nationwide service in personal injury and medical negligence litigation. She brings a business focus and innovative marketing approach to the role that is a model for legal executives in the modern office.

JACCI FOX, HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON Jacci Fox manages HOMS’ Debt Collection Unit, which is one of the most experienced and skilled debt recovery teams in the State. Jacci has managed and led the expansion of the unit since 2000, securing and retaining contracts with the Revenue Commissioners, state bodies, financial institutions, insurance and corporate clients. Jacci has led the way in the innovative development of tailored debt recovery and reporting software, work processes, training schemes and knowledge sharing.

SHIELA RENNICK, RENNICK SOLICITORS For 20 years and more Sheila Rennick has been the voice on the phone, the face of our business. Sheila is a very well-liked individual: she is a trusted and valued secretary, receptionist, colleague and friend. She has devoted her time and energies to our clients and their needs.

SHARON LENNON, EVERSHEDS Sharon Lennon has been a legal executive in the firm Eversheds for over ten years. She holds a bachelor of business studies degree from the Athlone Institute of Technology. Her area of expertise is in the area of real estate, acting for developers and receivers, and in more recent times she has worked in Eversheds’ Integrated Enforcement Team.

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LEGAL WEBSITE OF THE YEAR ERNEST J CANTILLON SOLICITORS The website of Ernest J Cantillon Solicitors aims to present the firm to clients; to inform, educate, engage and build a community that clients find useful and can feel part of. We also strive to contribute quality content to the marketplace and build professional relationships using online social channels.

LK SHIELDS SOLICITORS Our microsite, www.companiesact.ie, provides a comprehensive overview of the Companies Act 2014 – the largest reform of company law the state has seen in half a century. The site is regularly updated and contains all the information required by businesses to help them prepare for commencement of the Act.

PIERSE FITZGIBBON SOLICITORS Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors prides itself on its innovative use of technology to manage and control its business. From its Kerry base the firm employs 50 staff and successfully delivers its services nationally. The website is not just a window to the legal services provided; it also serves as a critical business tool for the firm.

JOHN A. SINNOTT & CO. SOLICITORS John A. Sinnott & Co. Solicitors was established in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford in 1865. Now celebrating its 150 year anniversary, the firm continues to lead the way, set standards and improve.

The launch of its second-generation website is evidence of this. Accessibility, availability of information on the go, and measurement were key considerations in developing the site. .

RONAN DALY JERMYN In 2015, Ronan Daly Jermyn launched a new firm website. The main brief for the site was to create a user-friendly website that allowed clients and potential clients to get a sense of who were are via a streamlined, easy to navigate website. The website is also fully responsive, which allows the web pages to adapt seamlessly to the screen that users are showing on without compromising functionality and aesthetics

STARE DECISIS HIBERNIA Stare Decisis Hibernia’s website provides short, readable reports on all new judgments of the Irish superior courts within seven days of publication. Fully searchable, it also sends email alerts to subscribers in relation to specific subjects. It offers comprehensive, current and clear law reporting for legal practitioners in all fields.

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LITIGATION CASE OF THE YEAR ERNEST J. CANTILLON SOLICITORS Since receiving the award of Litigation Team of the Year in the inaugural year of these awards, we have continued to work tirelessly to ensure that our clients’ needs are met. The firm’s continued ethos is to surpass clients’ expectations by setting precedents, which we again succeeded in doing in Gill Russell v. HSE.

JOHN M. QUINN & CO. SOLICITORS. This habeas corpus case encompassing complex principles of sentencing law in Ireland and the United Kingdom resulted in two extremely important judgements, with significant consequences for transfers of prisoners sentenced abroad and the release from Portlaoise Prison of three men serving 28-year sentences.

THOMAS COUGHLAN & COMPANY H.N. v Minister for Justice C-604/12, determined by the Court of Justice of the EU on May 8th 2014, concerns applications for international protection in the context of EU law. As a result of the case it must be possible to submit both asylum and subsidiary protection applications from the outset and applications must be determined in a reasonable time.

MICHAEL J STAINES & COMPANY SOLICITORS ‘The Anglo Trial’: Michael J. Staines & Company defended Sean Fitzpatrick and Pat Whelan in this controversial case which involved novel and complex arguments highlighting the exacting standards expected of company directors. The case firmly put the criminal liability of directors in the spotlight and has had and continues to have far-reaching effects on corporate life in Ireland.

HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON Harry Fehily of HOMS acted for the plaintiffs, a venture capital fund and financial institution, in professional negligence proceedings against their former solicitors, one of the largest law firms in the country. The case involved a variety of issues including an examinership, a purported receivership, s.60 issues and the ‘no transaction’ defence. The claim was ultimately settled on very satisfactory terms to our client. This was one of the most contentious and complex cases ever handled by HOMS and is testament to the firm’s expertise in this area.

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BANKING FINANCE RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY LKG SOLICITORS LKG Solicitors is a boutique commercial firm based in south Dublin. LKG was nominated for this award for its work for longstanding client SIAC Construction in its restructuring. This work assisted greatly in securing the long-term viability of the SIAC Group.

BEAUCHAMPS Beauchamps’ 2014 award-winning banking, finance, restructuring and insolvency law team has a strong reputation in the marketplace and prides itself on delivering practical business solutions to its clients. The team in Beauchamps, comprising three partners (Daniel Cashman, Niall O’Brien and Leonard Lavelle) is headed up by Daniel Cashman.

LYONS KENNY Since its foundation in 1998, Barry Lyons and his team at Lyons Kenny have been at the forefront of developments in insolvency and corporate restructuring. They have consistently advocated the use of insolvency mechanisms to limit the damage caused by over-indebtedness and ensure maximum returns for all stakeholders.

EVERSHEDS Eversheds’ banking, finance, restructuring and insolvency team is regarded as one of the leaders in the Irish market. The group has an excellent ability to assemble teams across practice groups and offices, which facilitates the provision of the highest quality legal advice to our clients. The group regularly advises a large number of major banks operating in the Irish market along with many international credit institutions.

HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS’ team consists of 14 partners and solicitors across the Limerick and Dublin offices. Harry Fehily, Managing Partner and one of the founders of the Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioners, leads the team. The team provides a service of quality, knowledge, experience and value to financial institutions, state bodies, professional indemnity insurers, corporate bodies, receivers, liquidators and examiners. HOMS acted for the receiver in the precedent case of Brian McEnery v Tim Sheahan.

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PUBLIC SECTOR LAW TEAM BYRNEWALLACE ByrneWallace’s multi-disciplinary Public Sector Team delivers a fully integrated and extensive range of services, advising from high level strategic, policy, compliance and regulatory matters to operational matters. With over 20 years’ proven experience we advise clients in government and local government, health, financial services, communication, transport, tourism and education.

HIQA HIQA’s legal team is an integral part of the national health and social care regulator. The legal team provides advice and represents HIQA across the country. As well as providing expert legal advice, we provide 365-day emergency cover to support the critical patient safety work of HIQA. HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS’ public sector team consists of 13 partners and solicitors across the Limerick and Dublin offices. The firm has been successful in attracting and retaining public sector clients by providing a service of quality, knowledge, experience and value characterised by timely, friendly and cost-efficient service.

HOMS represents a number of state bodies, including currently acting in high-profile cases for the Irish Greyhound Board, third level education institutions and the Child and Family Agency.

ASYLUM SECTION - CHIEF STATE SOLICITOR’S OFFICE The Asylum Section of the Chief State Solicitor’s Office handles all asylum, immigration and repatriation cases on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the Garda National Immigration Bureau. As well as dealing with decisions in relation to applications for asylum, the section also deals with proceedings concerning deportation orders and removal orders, applications for family re-unification, subsidiary protection, visas, citizenship and EU treaty rights.

CRIMINAL ASSETS SECTIONS CHIEF STATE SOLICITOR’S OFFICE The Criminal Assets Section (CAS) is a small, dynamic, highly motivated section of the Chief State Solicitor’s Office comprising three lawyers and two clerical staff tasked with providing the highest quality of legal advice to CAB over the broad spectrum of practice areas including the specialties of tax, social welfare and proceeds of crime law. It is universally considered an integral component in the bureau’s essential work.

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ULSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR P.A. DORRIAN & CO SOLICITORS P.A. Dorrian & Co. Solicitors have been established in Donegal and the north west for over 40 years. Founded by Páid Dorrian in the 1960s, the firm has provided the fullest range of legal services to the highest standard and has grown into the modern and vibrant practice it is today.

O’DONNELL MC KENNA SOLICITORS With offices in Dublin and in Donegal, we advise an everexpanding local, national and overseas client base. Our clients range from individuals to global multinationals and we represent them in the simplest to the most complex matters. We are big enough to be good – and small enough to care.

VP MC MULLIN SOLICITORS It is over 90 years since VP McMullin Solicitors was first established by Vincent P. McMullin. From humble beginnings the firm has experienced exponential growth to become the market leader in the provision of legal services in the north west of Ireland and a multi award-winning firm representing clients throughout the country. With offices across Donegal in Ballybofey, Ballyshannon and Letterkenny and a recently opened office in the Capel Building, Dublin 7, VP McMullin have become experts in providing clients with advice that is uniquely tailored to their specific needs.

JAMES P. SWEENEY & CO James P. Sweeney & Co. was established in 1935 and provides comprehensive legal services to an extensive area of the west of Dongeal from Carrigart to the Rosses. There are two solicitors in the firm, i.e. the principal Brendan Twomey and Alison Parke, who provide a blend of mature experience and youthful vigour and deliver efficient, friendly and courteous service to clients.

The firm deals with all aspects of the transfer of land and property, wills, probate, landlord and tenant, personal injury litigation, family law, taxation and insolvency advice.

PRO BONO & PUBLIC INTEREST DAVID LANGWALLNER - IRISH INNOCENCE PROJECT David Langwallner is a constitutional and public interest law barrister and lecturer who founded the Irish Innocence Project at Griffith College in 2009 to investigate and overturn cases in which people claim to be factually innocent of the crimes for which they have been convicted. The project has grown to 21 student caseworkers investigating around 28 suspected wrongful conviction cases under the supervision of about eight pro bono lawyers. It has secured one posthumous pardon, the first in the history of the state, in the Harry Gleeson case. It is part of the International Innocence Network, is validated by that network, and Mr. Langwallner sits on its board of directors.

CARMODY MORAN SOLICITORS Anthony Carmody and Niamh Moran are partners in the practice of Carmody Moran Solicitors. The practice represents many charitable organisations and has a special interest in mental health law and capacity issues. In addition, both partners play an active role in the community and through their practice espouse the vocational elements of the legal profession.

EVERSHEDS Eversheds has an active and vibrant corporate social responsibility policy that is managed through the firm’s CSR committee. Eversheds’ philosophy focuses on maximising the potential of everyone in society. As a firm, we concentrate on four main areas: community, workplace wellbeing, environment, and arts and culture.

GARETH NOBLE - KOD LYONS Gareth has achieved notable successes in changing law and practice in areas of public interest. Ongoing representation for the DCA Warriors, a group of 5,000 parents, has ensured that the rights of children with special needs are highlighted and vindicated. Legal challenges have also brought about significant changes for children in the juvenile justice system.

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CONNACHT LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR P. O’CONNOR & SON, SOLICITORS, P. O’Connor & Son, solicitors, is a leading law firm in the west of Ireland. It was established in 1900 and has grown over the past 115 years to become the progressive, innovative and highly regarded firm it now is. The firm provides an extensive range of corporate and commercial legal services, attracting clients from all over Ireland and beyond.

BLAKE & KENNY Blake & Kenny Solicitors are located at 2 St Francis Street, Galway since 1892 and are honoured to be shortlisted as finalists for Connacht Law Firm of the Year. We would like to thank all our clients for their loyal support, and our hard-working staff, who continue to drive our firm and profession forward.

GERAGHTY & CO SOLICITORS Geraghty & Co Solicitors are a firm of over 85 years’ standing based in the heart of Galway city. Three generations of the Geraghty family have worked here as solicitors, providing legal services based on excellence to private, public and commercial clients from Galway and beyond.

M.G. RYAN & CO SOLICITORS Based on the principles of quality, efficiency and confidentiality, M.G. Ryan & Co has provided over 30 years of service to its clients in Connacht and beyond. Through an investment in the latest technologies and the upskilling of staff, the firm has extended its client base and its practice areas.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS’ ADR team consists of 12 partners and solicitors across the Limerick and Dublin offices. Harry Fehily, Managing Partner and CEDR-qualified mediator, leads the team. A hugely experienced commercial litigation solicitor, Harry is a vocal proponent of ADR and, in particular, the benefits of mediation for high-profile, sensitive and expensive claims. The team has employed ADR in a variety of actions, including professional negligence claims, non-jury cases for private and institutional clients and construction and insurance disputes.

ARRAN DOWLING-HUSSEY BL Arran Dowling-Hussey, a practising barrister and arbitrator, co-authored the second edition of Arbitration Law (Round Hall, 2014). The first edition was cited and approved by the Irish superior courts. He is a former lecturer in dispute resolution at DCU and presently teaches on the Law Society Diploma in Arbitration.

EVERSHEDS Eversheds Dublin Alternative Dispute Resolution Team is part of the larger Eversheds Dublin Dispute Resolution Team and the International Arbitration Group encompassing over 29 countries. Eversheds leads from the front in the Irish disputes market. We pride ourselves on the consistent delivery of top-notch legal services to a broad mix of local, national, multinational, private and institutional clients.

JOSEPHA MADIGAN MADIGANS SOLICITORS AND MEDIATORS Madigans Solicitors and Mediators are a general practice based in Dublin 6W. Patrick Madigan heads the Commercial, Probate and Conveyancing Departments. Josepha Madigan is the Family Law and Civil Litigation Partner. She is also an accredited mediator, a collaborative lawyer and the author of Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Ireland. Josepha received the award for Family Lawyer of the Year at the Irish law Awards 2014.

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IRISH LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR CLEACHTÓIR DLÍ GAEILGE NA BLIANA SEAN Ó CEARBHAILL – O’CARROLL & COMPANY SOLICITORS Seán Ó Cearbhaill provides a comprehensive service to clients in Irish, operates an office in the Gaeltacht and represents clients in court in Irish up to Supreme Court level. He acts for various Irish language and Gaeltacht organisations, and regularly participates in programmes in Irish on RnaG, TG4 and RTÉ concerning legal matters.

ANTOIN DELAP – EDGE MANNING & CO. Born in Gaoth Dobhair, Co Donegal, Antoin is legal advisor to many Irish language bodies in the public and private sector. He has a weekly law slot on ‘Barrscéalta’ on Raidió na Gaeltachta, which first started in 1998. He is a regular legal contributor to the ‘Ceart agus Coir’ and ‘Éagóir’ series on TG4, and to the recent documentary on tennis player Vere Goold.

Comhairleoir dlí is ea Antoin, a rugadh i nGaoth Dobhair, Co. Dhún na nGall, do líon mór comhlachtaí Gaeilge san earnáil phoiblí agus san earnáil phríobháideach. Bíonn mír dlí sheachtainiúil aige ar ‘Barrscéalta’ ar Raidió na Gaeltachta, a thosaigh ar dtús in 1998. Is údar dlí rialta é ar na sraitheanna ‘Ceart agus Cóir’ agus ‘Éagóir’ ar TG4, agus ar an gclár faisnéise a bhí ann le déanaí maidir leis an imreoir leadóige Vere Goold.

Cuireann Seán Ó Cearbhaill seirbhís chuimsitheach ar fáil do chliaint i nGaeilge. Tá oifig á feidhmiú aige sa Ghaeltacht agus déanann sé ionadaíocht do chliaint i nGaeilge suas chomh fada le leibhéal na Cúirte Uachtaraí. Gníomhaíonn sé d’eagraíochtaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta éagsúla, agus glacann sé páirt go rialta i gcláir Ghaeilge ar Raidió na Gaeltachta, TG4 agus RTÉ i ndáil le cúrsaí dlí.

DIARMAID Ó CATHÁIN DIARMAID Ó CATHÁIN SOLICITOR Diarmaid Ó Catháin, solicitor, is a general legal practice based in Cork city, with clients countrywide and overseas. Bilingual Irish/ English service is given in all areas of practice. Correspondence is also dealt with in German, Italian and French.

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LEINSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OVER 5 SOLICITORS ORPEN FRANKS Orpen Franks Solicitors is one of Ireland’s oldest law firms. We work with clients from the smallest individual up to the biggest commercial organisation, and our aim is to ensure that everyone who walks through the door of Orpen Franks receives the same excellent, personal and expert advice.

HUGH J WARD & CO SOLICITORS Hugh J. Ward & Co Solicitors is a full-service law firm based in Dublin 1 working for local, national and international clients. The firm offers a full range of services including debt recovery and debt-related services, litigation, property, corporate, wills and estates, and personal injuries.

RENNICK SOLICITORS Rennick Solicitors is an innovative, progressive commercial law firm that values and modernises traditions. We have a distinctive structure that enables our clients to work with an exceptionally talented team, from our newest team members to our most experienced legal experts. It forces us to be efficient, creative and value-minded. It demands constant attention to what defines us best: our commitment to excellence.

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CRIMINAL LAW FIRM JONATHAN DUNPHY & CO Coincidentally, Jonathan Dunphy & Company Solicitors celebrates 10 years of success and achievements today. Based in Dún Laoghaire and operating in all courts across the country, the firm continues to be the lead defence team in some of the most noteworthy and complex criminal jury trials of our time.

JOHN M. QUINN & CO. SOLICITORS In 2014 this criminal law and human rights firm of solicitors has been a standard-bearer in advocating their clients’ rights, particularly in the areas of habeas corpus and judicial review, where the firm moved a number of significant cases that have created quite a body of new law.

KOD LYONS Ireland’s largest criminal law firm, our team has many years’ experience defending clients in criminal and road traffic cases at all levels of the system and throughout the country. We also act in matters of extradition, criminal assets, unlawful detention and prison law, and offer a 24-hour on-call advice service. We prioritise discretion, professionalism and client care.

MICHAEL J STAINES & COMPANY SOLICITORS Michael J. Staines & Company Solicitors is celebrating its 30th year in business. Michael and his team act for clients of limited means as well as for public bodies and large companies, endeavouring to show them equal respect and effort. We strive to provide a service of excellence which is fitting to our profession, but above all, which is effected with humanity.

RONALD LYNAM - PARTNERS AT LAW Ronnie Lynam qualified in 1974, and established an extensive legal practice in Dún Laoghaire in 1982, joining Partners at Law in 1993. He has contributed to Law Society and Bar Association committees and lectured in the Law School. He is married to Sharon and has three daughters, aged 23, 19 and 17.

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SOLE PRACTITIONER - SOLE PRINCIPAL THOMAS COUGHLAN THOMAS COUGHLAN & COMPANY The principal and four solicitors practise in the areas of immigration and human rights law including on a pro bono or reduced cost basis. The firm also has a general practice in criminal law, family law, litigation, personal injuries law, conveyancing and other private client work. Members of the firm also work on various legal aid schemes.

CIAN O’CARROLL - CIAN O’CARROLL SOLICITORS Cian O’Carroll Solicitors specialises exclusively as a plaintiff medical negligence and personal injury law firm. Based in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, the firm serves clients nationwide and places great emphasis on technology in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service. Operating in a well-defined niche, the firm draws on the advantages of specialisation to give an authoritative and supportive legal service to a group of clients who are often quite vulnerable.

RICHARD GROGAN - RICHARD GROGAN & ASSOCIATES Richard Grogan & Associates is a boutique law firm only acting in the areas of employment law, personal injury and taxation.

The firm prides itself on being able to provide specific targeted quality services in those areas of law where we can provide specialist servies to our clients.

BARRY RAFFERTY - BARRY J RAFFERTY SOLICITORS The firm was established in December 2008, offering general practice advice with a concentration on banking and conveyancing. The use of technology is at the core of the business and the firm strives to strike a balance between work and family life, ensuring one compliments the other.

AVRIL MANGAN - MANGAN & COMPANY SOLICITORS Avril Mangan has specialised experience in family law, with over a decade of legal experience in the area, and has dealt with cases at all court levels from the District Court to the Supreme Court. When Avril set up her own practice in 2011 she wanted the principal focus of the practice to be family law.

DAVID REILLY - REILLY & CO SOLICITORS Reilly & Co, Solicitors specialise in the provision of commercial and technology law services. We provide our clients with assistance on all aspects of creating and running businesses, from commercial and technology-related contracts to commercially minded strategy on joint ventures and licensing, as well as on company purchases and sales.

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LAW FIRM INNOVATION AWARD KOD LYONS KOD Lyons recognises the importance of using new forms of media to communicate and provide advice to clients. We provide ongoing legal assistance and representation to over 5,000 members of a Facebook parental advocacy group for children with disabilities and special needs throughout Ireland.

WOODS HOGAN SOLICITORS Woods Hogan have developed a bespoke smartphone/tablet application that allows all our agents throughout the country to enter ‘live’ motion results as they are happening via their phone/ tablet. These status updates are relayed back to Woods Hogan and our client in real time and in a standardised format.

PIERSE FITZGIBBON SOLICITORS Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors is a progressive law firm providing affordable legal advice and assistance of the highest quality and integrity since 1975. The firm prides itself on its innovative use of technology to manage and control its business. From its Kerry base the firm employs 50 staff and successfully delivers its services nationally.

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Our legal division is valued by our clients and candidates due to our fully integrated and personal service, attention to detail and exemplary professionalism. Our team in Dublin works closely with our UK colleagues, sharing the same database of candidates. We are therefore uniquely positioned to access Irish and UK qualified Magic Circle/Top Tier lawyers who are seeking to relocate to Ireland.

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IRISH INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR EVERSHEDS Eversheds is Ireland’s only full-service international law firm providing expert legal services to a predominantly business client base across a broad spectrum of areas. With 55 offices in 29 jurisdictions, Eversheds offers clients unrivalled experience and the benefit of a truly global team.

HUGH J WARD & CO SOLICITORS Hugh J Ward & Co Solicitors specialise in end-to-end international credit management services, with their Global Credit Solutions brand having a local footprint in 96 countries.

They are senior legal counsel to the Irish Institute of Credit Managers and the Association of International Credit Directors.

Hugh was requested by the European Commission to speak on contract construction and enforcement of contracts crossborder in the European Union, and presented in Dublin, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria and Hungry. The firm was awarded the IICM Litigation Specialists of the Year title in 2009 and 2014.

LKG SOLICITORS LKG Solicitors is a boutique commercial firm based in south Dublin. The firm was nominated for its work for long-standing client Ocuco in its international acquisition of CC Systems, making Ocuco the largest optical lab management software provider in the world.

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MUNSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OVER 5 SOLICITORS PJ O’DRISCOLL & SONS SOLICITORS Founded in 1899, PJ O’Driscoll & Sons today comprises a team of 21st century lawyers who are intensely proud of the prestige, reputation and brand name status the firm has gained. Every member of our firm is committed to keeping its position at the cutting edge of the profession.

ERNEST J CANTILLON SOLICITORS Since receiving the award of Litigation Team of the Year in the inaugural year of these awards, we have continued to work tirelessly to ensure that our clients’ needs are met. The firm’s continued ethos is to surpass clients’ expectations by setting precedents, which we again succeeded in doing in Gill Russell v. HSE.

SWEENEY MCGANN Celebrating 20 years providing legal services, Sweeney McGann have developed a reputation for providing clients with a pragmatic, problem-solving and commercial approach to legal issues. The firm combines the core values derived from our founders’ history in the profession with a modern client-centred approach to the delivery of legal services.

HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS is proud to have been shortlisted since the inception of these awards, and has won the award in 2012 and 2014. HOMS is committed to developing a brand of quality, knowledge, experience and value characterised by timely, friendly and cost-efficient service. HOMS prioritises client service through extensive local business and CSR initiatives, a gold-grade quality certification and continuing the excellent standards and attention to detail for which the firm has become renowned.

LEAHY & PARTNERS Leahy & Partners are a full-service firm located in the heart of Limerick city. Our central area of expertise is our public law practice, which includes clients such as Limerick City & County Council, the Diocese of Limerick, Limerick IT, Galway Mayo IT, Tralee IT, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick Market Trustees and others.

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MUNSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UNDER 5 SOLICITORS MC CARTHY + CO SOLICITORS McCarthy + Co provides a nationwide service in personal injury and medical negligence litigation via its website www.mccarthy. ie and through offices in Cork and Dublin. The firm was the first in Munster to achieve the Q9000 Gold Standard and won Best Legal Website at the Irish Law Awards 2014.

O’GORMAN SOLICITORS Located in Limerick city, the experienced and highly skilled team at O’Gorman Solicitors are focused on providing expert legal advice tailored to each client’s individual requirements.

Their practice areas are as diverse as their client base. They look upon their role as not simply independent advisers, but also as problem solvers.

CIAN O’CARROLL SOLICITORS Cian O’Carroll Solicitors specialises exclusively as a plaintiff medical negligence and personal injury law firm. Based in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, the firm serves clients nationwide and places great emphasis on technology in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service. Operating in a well-defined niche, the firm draws on the advantages of specialisation to give an authoritative and supportive legal service to a group of clients who are often quite vulnerable.

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YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR ANGELA CLEARY - ORPEN FRANKS Angela was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland in February 2013. Since this time she has demonstrated her commitment and enthusiasm for her clients, her interest in business development and marketing, her mentoring of trainees, her passion for the law and for sharing knowledge with clients and colleagues alike.

NIALL GEANEY - PATRICK P. GEANEY SOLICITORS Niall has established and developed a new geographic base in Clontarf for the business, which was originally founded in Adare 20 years ago this year. He is a highly regarded lawyer in legal general practice and this has led his practice to a market leadership position in the locality within a very short space of time.

AOIFE CORRIDAN - MICHAEL J STAINES & CO. SOLICITORS During 2014, Aoife Corridan acted on behalf of Patrick Whelan in the ‘Anglo Trial’. The landmark trial was the focus not just of national interest but was also covered extensively in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Guardian and the BBC. The case was widely recognised as one of the most complex and controversial trials in recent times, with hundreds of witness statements and millions of documents.

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EMPLOYMENT LAWYER OF THE YEAR BEAUCHAMPS Beauchamps’ employment team are passionate about employment law and are committed to providing a responsive, commercially orientated and cost-effective employment service to clients. The team have significant experience in supporting employers on all legal issues that may arise during the employment relationship from recruitment to resignation/ dismissal. The team in Beauchamps is headed up by Dermot Casserly.

RICHARD GROGAN & ASSOCIATES While Richard Grogan & Associates acts for many employers, the firm is recognised as an employee representative firm. The firm has been involved in many leading employment law cases and has one of the highest volume of cases before the Labour Court.

RONAN DALY JERMYN Ronan Daly Jermyn offer one of the most extensive and experienced employment law teams in any Irish law firm, currently comprising eight lawyers (one partner and four solicitors in Cork and two partners and one solicitor in Galway).

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BYRNEWALLACE The ByrneWallace employment team is consistently recognised, nationally and internationally, as leaders in employment law.

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EVERSHEDS The Eversheds Employment Group, led by Joanne Hyde, is one of the most dynamic and innovative employment law teams in Ireland. Our dedicated team of experts advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as international and multinational companies on all legal issues that arise through the life cycle of the employment relationship.

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DUBLIN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR LAVELLE SOLICITORS Lavelle Solicitors is a multi-disciplined law firm committed to delivering first-class legal and business services to our clients.

The firm’s solid reputation for professionalism and client service is based on excellent legal expertise and the consistent delivery of a high calibre of service.

ORPEN FRANKS Each of our solicitors specialises in a particular area of law, and therefore we can provide expert advice in a professional and personal way. Our clients can rely on us for technical excellence in the law, a capacity for innovative thought, and a positive approach.

LKG SOLICITORS LKG Solicitors is a boutique commercial firm based in south County Dublin. The firm is a leading corporate and commercial practice with a very high level of client satisfaction. LKG have an exceptional record in supporting both the legal profession and the business community through its partner Neil Keenan’s work with various not-for-profit organisations.

REDDY CHARLTON Reddy Charlton was founded in 1908 but its long heritage has not prevented it from adapting with the times. It is a dynamic, responsive law firm staffed with young pro-active lawyers with an impressive range of talents. Reddy Charlton consistently delivers service of the highest standard to its clients.

DANIEL SPRING & CO Daniel Spring & Co. was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full-service law firm. Specialist practice areas include employment law, family law, litigation, healthcare (including clinical negligence) and professional regulatory law. The firm is widely recognised among practitioners and clients, and has received a number of awards.

O’CONNELL BRENNAN SOLICITORS O’Connell Brennan Solicitors is a boutique private client legal practice specialising in personal estate and tax planning, and charities and not-for-profit. The firm advises private individuals, families, trustees, family businesses, charities and non-profit organisations across all sectors. The firm was established in 2012, following the demerger of McCann FitzGerald’s highly rated Private Client Department.

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