Law Awards Brochure 2014

THE IRISH LAW AWARDS 2014

2 May 2014 Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin www.irishlawawards.ie #ILA2014

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Contents Welcome Dr Eamonn G. Hall Chairman of the Judges’ Panel

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Law Firm Innovation Award

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Legal Website of the Year

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Litigation Case of the Year

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Banking, Finance/Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer/Law Team of the Year

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Public Sector Lawyer/ Law Team of the Year

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Ulster Law Firm of the Year under 3

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Ulster Law Firm of the Year over 3

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Pro Bono/Public Interest Lawyer/Team of the Year

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Property Lawyer/Law Team of the Year

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Criminal Lawyer/ Team of the Year

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Connacht Law Firm of the Year

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In-House Lawyer/Legal Team of the Year

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Leinster Law Firm of the Year under 5

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Leinster Law Firm of the Year over 5

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Family Lawyer/Team of the Year

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Commercial Lawyer/Law Team of the Year

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Sole Practitioner/Principal Law Firm of the Year

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Legal Executive of the Year

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International Transaction of the Year

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Munster Law Firm of the Year under 5

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Munster Law Firm of the Year over 5

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Employment Lawyer/ Team of the Year

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Bar Council’s Human Rights Award

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Special Merit Award

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Law Firm of the Year

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Honouring Innovative Legal Practitioners Charity Partners Peter McVerry Trust was founded by Fr Peter McVerry in 1983 in response to the growing problem of youth homelessness in Dublin. The charity is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage.

Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principle of the Housing First model and within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect. The services which the charity provides include prevention services, drug treatment services, homeless and housing services and under 18s residential services.

For futher information contact: 29 Mountjoy Square Dublin 1 Phone: 01 823 0776 Email: info@pmvtrust.ie Web: www.pmvtrust.ie

Much of our work is heavily reliant on the generosity of individuals, communities and companies and fundraising events which are run throughout the year. So far, 2014 has been an exciting and positive year which saw the awarding of the Freedom of the City to Fr. McVerry. However, there is still so much work for Peter McVerry Trust to do and we can point to many positive developments that will help ensure that more people exit homelessness and fewer ever have to experience it at all. For more information on these and the work of Peter McVerry Trust please visit www.pmvtrust.ie.

Barristers and their families, like all others, often have to face the financial consequences that can arise as a result of sudden illness or change in economic circumstances. The Bar Benevolent 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 which 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.

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

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The administration of the Society is carried out by a Chairman and Committee whose work is voluntary. Apart from minimal bank charges there are no administrative costs in running the Society so that every euro that is donated will find its way to a worthy cause.

The severe economic recession is impacting on Barristers and their families as it is on everybody else. The Society welcomes any contributions that can be made.

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 Directors who provide their services on a voluntary basis are from throughout 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.

Due to the present economic difficulties demands on the Association are rising. Additional subscriptions, donations, legacies and the proceeds of any fundraising event are very welcome.

For futher information contact: Geraldine Pearse, Secretary Email: contact@solicitorsbenevolentassociation.com Web: www.solicitorsbenevolentassociation.com

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law

Welcome to the ceremonies for the Irish Law Awards (now in their third year) celebrating excellence in the law during 2013.

Ireland is emerging from a dark and wicked night! Never in our history has there been such financial turmoil that affected the ‘ordinary’ citizen and the ‘ordinary’ business man and woman. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 principally affected the wealthy classes. Today, the spectre of negative equity has visited our sons, daughters and family members. The ‘Depression’ has taken its toll on all. But Ireland is emerging from that dark and wicked ‘night’ of economic horrors. We have not lost our nerve. Lawyers have played a significant role in the re-shaping of a new era. While it is trite to say that life is complex, it is a comfort to many to have good lawyers fighting the client’s ‘corner’ in difficult times. Lawyers have helped so many by taking ‘ownership’ of the problems and somehow sorting out the problem issues. 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 2013. I thank my fellow judges for their dedication, commitment and generosity. Gratitude is expressed to the sponsors of the Irish Law Awards, and to the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the Sunday Business Post and the superb staff at Ashville Media Group.

Dr Eamonn G Hall Solicitor & Notary Public, Chairman of the Judges’ Panel

Judging Panel Dr Eamonn G Hall, Chairman, Irish Law Awards Judging Panel  John Costello, Past President of the Law Society, Consultant Beauchamps  Stephen Denyer, Partner Allen & Overy LLP  Helen Dooley, General Counsel AIB Group  Niall Farrell, Principal Patrick J Farrell & Co  Stuart Gilhooly, Partner H J Ward & Co  Richard Hammond, Partner, Hammond Good  Eamonn Kennedy, Director of Legal Affairs RTE  Rosemarie Loftus, Principal, Bourke, Carrig & Loftus  Brigid Lowe, Senior Legal Counsel-Head of Legal Ireland, Shell 

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Lynch, Senior Partner Daly Lynch Crowe & Morris  Michele O’Boyle, Principal, O’Boyle Solicitors  Kenneth O’Hanrahan, Co-Head of Legal (EMEA – Custody, Fund Services and Agency Securities Lending) for J.P. Morgan  Kevin O’Higgins, Principal Kevin O’Higgins  Terence O’Keeffe, Law Agent Dublin City Council  Michael V. O’Mahony, Past President of the Law Society  Peter O’ Neill, Associate General Counsel, Facebook  Justin McKenna, Partner at Partners at Law  Michael Smith, Barrister

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law law firm Innovation Award Ernest J. Cantillon Solicitors

Lee & Sherlock 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, not just following them.

Automation of legal procedures - most legal work is composed of steps and procedures which can be reduced to a process capable of automation called ‘workflows’. Lee and Sherlock are creating and refining such workflows which in conjunction with case management software present opportunities for all solicitors.

Eversheds Eversheds is a full service commercial law firm with a business-like approach. Based in the heart of Dublin’s commercial district, our practice focuses on supporting the business growth and expansion of our clients. We advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as international and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and public organisations.

Cian O’Carroll Solicitors

KOD Lyons

Reilly & Co, Commercial and Technology Law

KOD Lyons recognises the importance of communicating with clients in a wide variety of ways. We advise a leading disability rights group with over 2,000 members as an online forum. In addition we attend clinics in community settings and provide education and advice for a large number of NGO’s.

www.solvemylegal.com was founded by solicitor David Reilly and is a revolutionary new way of sourcing new business for law firms by providing them with pre-qualified leads using the latest in bespoke software and cloud technology. The system can be used anywhere and drives new business straight to a solicitor’s office or smart phone.

Lavelle Coleman Solicitors

M.G. Ryan and Co.

Lavelle Coleman is a progressive legal firm which strives to offer each of our clients an innovative, excellent and responsive service. Recognising that the legal landscape is constantly evolving, we have adapted how we deliver our legal advice to clients to ensure commercial relevancy, relationship management, competitive value, clarity and valuable additions.

Through marketing, client-engagement, productivity and upskilling of the team, M.G. Ryan Solicitors have driven growth and profitability. Establishment of an effective social media presence together with an investment in the latest technologies have ensured the company has grown alongside its clients through proactivity and innovation within the practice.

Cian O’Carroll Solicitors specialises exclusively as a plaintiff medical negligence & personal injury law firm. With great emphasis on technology in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service, they implemented wholly electronic file management and innovated by adapting Adobe FormsCentral to create an improved and safer file review system.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Legal Website of the Year British and Irish Legal Information Institute

Lavelle Coleman Solicitors

The BAILII website (www.bailii.org) provides free searchable access to Irish case law and legislation, alongside databases covering England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The site contains more than 300,000 documents in all.

In Ireland, BAILII is an initiative of the Law Faculty, University College Cork.

Lavelle Coleman launched its new website www.lavellecoleman.ie in April 2013. Its main purpose is to enhance our clients and visitors’ online experience and to ensure that there is clear communication on who we are and our legal services. We have created a website which is essentially intuitive, functional and easy to navigate for users.

Ernest J. Cantillon Solicitors

McCarthy & Co.

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.

McCarthy & Co. is a niche practice providing a nationwide service in personal injury and medical negligence litigation via its website www.mccarthy.ie and offices in Cork and Dublin.

The firm was the first in Munster to achieve the Q9000 Gold Quality Standard.

Woods Hogan Solicitors

Dillon Solicitors Dillon Solicitors are delighted to be included in the nominations for Legal Website of the Year. In designing the website, we have tried to make it visually attractive, while also providing useful information to browsers interested in researching any aspect of law. The website provides information in relation to the services provided by the firm, as well as the standards which the firm aspires to, its team, and also provides an updated legal information section which is regularly updated.

Woodshogancorporate.com is securely restricted and accessible solely by clients, enabling them to exchange information, issue case instructions including opening cases, and access ‘live’ case data and reports 24/7. Clients benefit from improved communication and information, whilst helping us drive efficiency and maintain low costs.

Healy Crowley Ahern Our website www.hcalaw.ie was designed to be immediate.

To provide clients with our core contact details and knowledge of the quality of people behind the firm. Deeper content is provided to demonstrate to clients the depth of our experience, to provide up-to-date information and to retain freshness of the site.

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Knowing the right people is often crucial but, when you have international clients or clients with international dealings, it can be of great advantage if your friends in high places are also in far-flung places.

Whatever your field of specialisation, we can provide you with instant access to a global network of fellow lawyers who are used to applying their local knowledge to the same or similar issues.

As an International Bar Association member, working confidently across international borders presents no problems. You are able to draw on the world’s most extensive expertise base to achieve the best possible outcome for both your client and your practice.

The IBA’s on-going series of conferences and specialist meetings provides the perfect forum for convivial and constructive networking. Many an international merger or acquisition has been conceived at an IBA meeting and there are more than a few lawyers who say that joining the IBA was probably one of their more astute career moves.

IBA membership offers the opportunity to meet, to interact with and to learn from like-minded lawyers and leading practitioners in many jurisdictions, right across the planet. Our membership roll runs to over 55,000 of the world’s top lawyers and 206 Bar Associations and Law Societies worldwide.

What is more, the ability to market their firm in the right international circles has proven invaluable in many cases.

With membership of the International Bar Association, you can be sure of having all the right friends in all the right places, worldwide.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law litigation case of the year Michael Nuding Denis I Finn Solicitors

Burns Nowlan Solicitors Burns Nowlan succeeded in obtaining the first judgment against the State where a prisoner, while in custody, sustained personal injuries from an assault by another prisoner. The significance of the case is that it imposes a duty of care on the State in certain circumstances for the safety of prisoners while in their custody.

A modern day David Vs Goliath involving the payment of music royalties. Its precedential value has been felt across the nation and continues to provide welcome relief for many struggling business traders.

P. O’Connor & Son

ByrneWallace ByrneWallace advised former Waterford Crystal employees in a key pension case resulting in a successful outcome and a landmark decision of the CJEU in 2013. The case, of significant public interest, led to positive changes to pensions law in Ireland which will benefit Irish employees in the future.

William Fry William Fry acted for Thema International Fund Plc in proceedings against HSBC in one of the largest claims ever to arise before the Irish Commercial Court and the first case to commence from the infamous Madoff $50bn Ponzi scheme.

Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors

P. O’Connor & Son challenged the practice adopted by many lawyers of raising unnecessary Particulars in Litigation actions. The judgement in Armstrong v Moffatt [2013] IEHC148 narrows the scope of what information can properly be sought. Judge Hogan concluded his judgement: “the fox is more likely to prevail than the lion”.

Colman Bermingham, Aisling McCarthy and Peter Hennessy Noel Smyth & Partners The Barge Inn Limited v Quinn Hospitality Ireland Operation 3 Limited [2013] IEHC 387 The High Court had to consider whether or not a landlord should be allowed to re-enter the premises on foot of a forfeiture notice served after the landlord had unilaterally withdrawn a concession previously given, demanded the increased rent and the tenant had failed to pay.

This year, HOMS has gone from strength to strength in relation to its thriving litigation practice, excelling in all areas but, in particular, in relation to professional indemnity work. The firm has received sterling feedback from existing clients whilst adding further professional indemnity insurers to its impressive client base.

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The 2014 Sunday Business Post Corporate Turnaround Conference will gather together a panel of experts to discuss key areas such as restructuring, finance and debt options, and change management. This key Conference will be of particular relevance to those working in the insolvency field, as well as investors, crisis managers and opinion leaders.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Banking, Finance/Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer/Law Team of the Year Beauchamps

Eversheds

Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors

Beauchamps’ banking, finance, restructuring and insolvency law team has developed a strong reputation and prides itself on delivering a prompt commercial and pragmatic service to its clients. The team has enjoyed significant growth and new client wins in the last year. The team in Beauchamps is headed up by Daniel Cashman.

Eversheds is a full service commercial law firm with a business-like approach.

Based in the heart of Dublin’s commercial district, our practice focuses on supporting the business growth and expansion of our clients.

We advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as international and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and public organisations.

During a time of immense change in the banking, finance, restructuring and insolvency practice areas, HOMS continues to forge an impressive reputation for itself in these fields. The firm boasts a dynamic, knowledgeable and hard-working team which numbers almost all of the financial institutions operating in Ireland amongst its clients.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Public Sector Lawyer/Law Team of the Year Beauchamps Solicitors

Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors

Beauchamps is widely regarded as one of the leading public sector law firms in Ireland. The firm has acted, over many years, for some of the most significant and influential regulatory, sporting and public sector bodies in the country.

Beauchamps’ public sector law team is led by Edward Evans.

HOMS is delighted to be recognized in this important category for the first time. HOMS places an extremely high premium on the public sector contracts that we have successfully tendered for and our public sector clients recognise our quality service levels by continuing to reappoint us following competitive tender processes.

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McDowell Purcell Solicitors

ByrneWallace’s Public Sector Team delivers an integrated and coordinated service to our clients, advising on a wide range of issues, from operational matters to high level strategic, compliance and regulatory matters. Our clients operate in a range of sectors including health, financial services, local government, transport, tourism and education.

The firm’s Public and Regulatory Law Department is the largest in Ireland with a core team of thirteen solicitors dedicated exclusively to the provision of legal services to public bodies exercising quasi-judicial functions. Clients include the five healthcare regulators as well as the other public bodies to include the Pensions Ombudsman, Financial Services Ombudsman, Mental Health Criminal Law Review Board and the Director of Military Prosecutions.

Criminal Assets Section - Chief State Solicitor’s Office CAS - 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. Universally considered an integral component in the Bureau’s essential work.

Legal Team at the Pensions Authority The Pensions Authority regulates pension schemes and PRSA products. In 2013 the legal team provided expert support on three significant new pensions’ acts; conducted 22 prosecutions which recovered substantial contributions for pension scheme members; successfully defended a judicial review; delivered regular know-how bulletins and serviced all the Authority’s in-house legal requirements.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Ulster Law Firm of the Year under 3 P Mc Rory & Co P McRory & Co Solicitors is a well-known general practice law firm based locally in Ballybofey, Co Donegal and which was established in 1996.

“Our clients have always been and continue to be the heart of our business and we strive to provide them with a personal, effective and efficient service. Throughout the economic downturn and these difficult times, we are grateful that our clients have remained loyal and steadfast. Our clients are the cornerstone of our business and without them, we would not exist”.

McEntee & O’Doherty McEntee & O’Doherty, Solicitors, is a well-established law firm recognised as a leading provider of high quality legal services. Our law firm has been serving our clients for over 45 years. We work with a broad range of both business and private clients. We have clients from all over Ireland and overseas.

O’Donnell McKenna Established in 2001, with offices in Donegal and Dublin, our firm has grown quickly and steadily, and has become established as a leading provider of legal advice and services. Our clients range from individuals to multi-nationals and we represent our clients in the simplest to the most complex matters.

Ulster Law Firm of the Year over 3 Gibson & Associates Solicitors Gibson & Associates is a Lexcel-accredited, niche firm of solicitors, established in July 2009 with offices now located in Letterkenny, Co Donegal and the Capel Building, Dublin 7. The firm specialises in the areas of insolvency law, insurance/arbitration law, personal injury and immigration and is now recognised as one of the most innovative and solution driven legal firms in the region.

V.P. McMullin Solicitors Founded in 1921 by Vincent McMullin, VP McMullin Solicitors is currently one of the largest Law firms in the west and northwest of Ireland. The Firm has also recently established an office in Dublin. The Solicitors at VP McMullin have a long-standing reputation of maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism and integrity in the legal services they provide. The firm has offices in Letterkenny, Ballybofey, Ballyshannon and Dublin and provides a full range of legal services to clients in the public and private sectors.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Pro Bono/Public Interest Lawyer/LAW Team of Year Irish Traveller Movement Independent Law Centre The Irish Traveller Movement Independent Law Centre was established in 2009. Its principal goal is to advance Travellers’ human rights and equality through use of the law. The vision of the Law Centre is to work towards an Ireland where Travellers’ rights as an ethnic group are recognised and realisable.

Dr. Paraic Kenna, NUI Galway Dr Padraic Kenna lectures and writes on housing law and policy. Over the past six years he has made his lectures and expertise available to residents and community volunteers in Ballymun, Dublin, through an interactive live video-link. This is facilitated by Ballymun Community Law Centre and DCU in the Community.

KOD Lyons At KOD Lyons, we offer advice and representation across diverse rights-based areas of law, including immigration, disability, housing and social welfare law, gender/equality and mental health law. We partner with NGOs and have been involved in litigation which has brought about important policy reform as well as effecting real change in our clients’ lives.

O’Donnell Waters Solicitors Gerard O’Donnell was instructed by Praveen Halappanavar to ensure that there were full inquiries and accountability into the tragic and untimely death of his late wife Ms Savita Halappanavar at University College Hospital, Galway. Each of the inquiries made substantial recommendations into the management of patient care in Hospitals, and particularly those in maternity, which had a national effect along with the resulting pressure politically to change the legislation which resulted in The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013, which will into the future help save lives, albeit it sadly too late for Savita.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Property Lawyer/Law Team of the Year Beauchamps Solicitors Beauchamps is widely regarded as one of the best legal firms for property in the country. The firm has acted, over many decades, for some of the most active and high profile private, public and institutional participants in the Irish market. The property team in Beauchamps is headed up by Aidan Marsh.

Susan Cosgrove - Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors was set up by Susan Cosgrove in 2012 after 10 years in private practice, previously heading up the property and private client departments in a large Dublin based firm. Susan Cosgrove set up the practice on recognising a niche market for this boutique law firm in Dublins legal landscape.

Eversheds Eversheds is a full service commercial law firm with a business-like approach. Based in the heart of Dublin’s commercial district, our practice focuses on supporting the business growth and expansion of our clients. We advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as international and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and public organisations.Â

Mason Hayes & Curran Mason Hayes & Curran’s commercial real estate department, one of the largest in Ireland, offers a comprehensive consultancy and transactional property law service. With extensive experience of the property market, they understand the industry and its ever-changing environment. They act for a diverse range of clients including banks, state agencies, corporates, indigenous and multi-national retailers, multinational companies based in Ireland, local businesses, property investors and the voluntary sector.

Kim Scanlan & Property Team - Hugh J Ward & Co Solicitors Kim Scanlan has worked with the firm for over nine years and has progressed to the position of Chief Legal Officer within the firm. Kim and her team have extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of credit management, repossessions, debt recovery, court orders for sale, personal insolvency and bankruptcy.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Criminal Lawyer/LAW Team of the Year Jonathan Dunphy & Co. Solicitors Jonathan Dunphy & Company Solicitors, established in 2005, based in Dun Laoghaire and operating throughout Dublin and beyond, has become synomous with some of the most notable criminal trials in the last ten years. The firm continues to grow, with continued ambition, success and professional service for all its clients.

Michael Hennessy Solicitors Michael Hennessy’s practice is based in Tallaght village but extends to courts all over the country.

While the mainstay of Michael’s client base avail of the legal aid scheme, he also has particular interests in corporate crime and the interface between the Mental Health Acts and the criminal code.

KOD Lyons 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 act also 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.

Cahir O’Higgins & Co. Cahir O’Higgins and Company was established in 2005 and specialises in the area of criminal defence work. Since the establishment of Cahir O’Higgins and Company Solicitors, the firm has grown rapidly to become one of the leading criminal defence practices in the country, with Cahir O’Higgins featuring prominently amongst solicitors, dealing with a number of high-profile cases.

Michael J. Staines & Company Michael J. Staines & Company was established in 1985. Our ten full time solicitors support a wide range of specialities in criminal law which now also includes health and safety prosecutions (we are acting for several County Councils) and white collar crime. For instance we recently acted for two of the three defendants in the recent Anglo trial. Equally important since its creation, the company has been informed by a social ethic which has seen it act for many disadvantaged clients.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Connacht Law Firm of the Year 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.

P.O’Connor & Son P. O’Connor & Son has a distinguished tradition of providing legal services since 1900. It is now one of the leading firms in the west of Ireland. The team of 18 lawyers and paralegal staff provide service with integrity at a reasonable cost under the leadership of its Managing Partner, Patrick O’Connor.

Purdy FitzGerald Purdy FitzGerald solicitors are located in Galway and Dublin. The principles Alastair Purdy and Norman FitzGerald merged their respective practices in 2009 with a view to providing a dedicated business law service. Since merging the firm has gained a significant reputation in the areas of employment, business law and defence litigation. The firm is one of very few in the country to achieve ISO 9001 and over the last year the firm has been grown its base considerably opening a Dublin office and has gained a growing reputation of providing a comprehensive legal service focused on delivering commercial and pragmatic solutions to its clients.

M.G. Ryan and Co. For 30 years, M.G. Ryan Solicitors have provided loyal service to clients throughout Connacht in a professional, efficient, and confidential way. The firm recently succeeded in a High Court constitutional challenge affecting 250,000 Irish businesses and employees. The culture of the firm is admired by fellow professionals and clients alike.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law In-House Lawyer/ Legal Team of the Year FEXCO Group The FEXCO Group legal department is comprised of eight solicitors (divided between Killorglin and London), providing high quality, commercial advice relevant to the widely diverse business environments within which the FEXCO Group operates. The Department is highly instrumental in the expansion of FEXCO into Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.

ITC Consulting ITC Consulting is the in-house legal team and consultancy division of ITC Group, a group of companies specialising in the provision of pension trustee, administration and consultancy services. ITC Consulting would like to win the award for In-House Legal Team of the Year 2014 for its consistently demonstrated excellence in the provision of a comprehensive range of legal services.

Ulster Bank Legal The Ulster Bank in-house legal team advises Ulster Bank in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It also provides Irish legal advice to its UK parent bank, Royal Bank of Scotland. It supports new sales initiatives, new transactions and new products and provides guidance in such areas as regulation, borrower restructuring and recoveries.

Sylvia Fagan & Judith Wrixon – ezetop ezetop is the leading global airtime platform that enables people to stay connected to friends and family in emerging markets by facilitating the instant transfer of mobile phone top-up. Recently referred to as “Ireland’s biggest startup” by FOX News, ezetop is the only company to win the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award for two consecutive years.

Legal Team of The Pensions Authority The Pensions Authority regulates pension schemes and PRSA products. In 2013 the legal team provided expert support on three significant new pensions acts; conducted 22 prosecutions which recovered substantial contributions for pension scheme members; successfully defended a judicial review; delivered regular know-how bulletins and serviced all the Authority’s in-house legal requirements.

UPC Ireland Legal Team The UPC legal team is a small but effective team punching well above its weight. The team is unique in that all day-to-day legal services are provided mainly in-house. It provides all legal and compliance support right across the company to all departments.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Leinster Law Firm of the Year under 5 Business & Commercial Solicitors If public administration requires functioning political systems to operate, then business demands a legal framework with solicitors not only understanding that framework, but cognisant of the commercial realities underpinning the ‘Business of Business’. Our clients recognise our business acumen, legal knowledge and high professional standards reflecting our Client 1st philosophy.

Clarke Jeffers & Co. Solicitors Clarke Jeffers & Co. are a traditional based law firm with a strong modern outlook. The firm strives and thrives on progressive and new areas of law such as internet law, data protection, sports and commercial law.

Dillon Solicitors This is the third occasion that Dillon Solicitors have been nominated as the Leinster Law Firm of the Year. We became the first firm practising solely in the Republic ofIreland to be awarded the Lexcel Accreditation.The Firm provides services in a wide range of areas including property, receivership, insolvency, commercial, family law, employment, probate, elderly issues, litigation, and sports law. The firm prides itself on the high level of client satisfaction it receives from its clients.

Holohan Law Holohan Law is a niche practice recognised as being experts in a number of areas. The focus is to deliver timely, constructive advice and solutions for a reasonable fee. Holohan Law is a four Partner firm with one assistant solicitor. The key specialist areas in which it operates are dispute resolution, professional negligence, personal injuries defence litigation, employment, business & commercial law and property law.

Lee & Sherlock Solicitors Innovation and efficiency - in their drive to be innovative and efficient Lee and Sherlock have developed ‘workflows’ for the automation of legal procedures and have made a substantial investment in comprehensive, state-of-the-art, computer hardware and software. The firm continues to be the proud holder of the Q6000 Mark having achieved the Gold Standard in its most recent annual audit.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Leinster Law Firm of the Year over 5 Augustus Cullen Law We at Augustus Cullen Law are passionate about what we do and are interested in making a genuine difference to people who need our advice. We pride ourselves on our dedicated approach to all our clients throughout the practice and we are recognised as one of Ireland’s leading law firms.

Rennick Solicitors At Rennick Solicitors we do things differently – we are bound by innovation not tradition. We aim to redefine the way we practise law. We are committed to excellence in our profession.

Daniel Spring & Co. Daniel Spring & Company was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full service law firm.

Specialist practice areas include employment law, family law, litigation (including medical litigation) and professional regulatory law. The firm is widely recognised amongst practitioners and clients and has received a number of awards.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Family Lawyer/LAW Team of the Year Marion Campbell Marion Campbell Solicitors Marion Campbell has practiced in the area of family law since 1982; she has been involved in two landmark cases involving guardianship rights for natural fathers and the most recent landmark surrogacy case which is currently before the Irish Supreme Court. Marion is ex-Chair of the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland and a member of The International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML).

Geraldine Keehan Augustus Cullen Law Solicitors Geraldine specialises in all aspects of family law including judicial separation, divorce, child law, adoption, surrogacy and human rights. She has developed a niche practice representing Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in proceedings where children are taken into State care. This complex area of law encompasses international conventions and treaties, the interpretation of the irish constitution, statutory provisions and case law.

Josepha Madigan Madigans Solicitors & 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.’

Avril Mangan Mangan & Company Solicitors Avril 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.

Aisling McCarthy Noel Smyth & Partners Acting in long running previously conceded and fully defended multi-party family law litigation containing assets across a multitude of jurisdictions. Using alternative dispute resolution and full hearing to resolve the matter.

Anne O’Neill Anne O’Neill Solicitors A FL specialist with 25 years’ experience who is not afraid of challenging cases and highly specialise in ARD. Appointed by Minister for Justice, Nora Owens, Committee on Domestic Violence Committee which led to the innovative Domestic Violence Act 1996. Founding member of ACP Ireland. Member of FLAI, IAML, IOAI, MII, IMI, IACP.

Geraldine Shanley Daniel Spring & Co. Daniel Spring & Company was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full service law firm.

Specialist practice areas include employment law, family law, litigation (including medical litigation) and professional regulatory law. The firm is widely recognised amongst practitioners and clients and has received a number of awards.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Commercial Lawyer/Law Team of the Year Beauchamps As a leading commercial law firm, Beauchamps acts for corporate, business and banking clients, both Irish and international, in all areas of company, commercial, corporate and business law.

Beauchamps’ commercial law team comprises ten partners, supported by 15 solicitors. The team is headed up by former managing partner, Shaun O’Shea.

Eversheds Eversheds is a full service commercial law firm with a business-like approach. Based in the heart of Dublin’s commercial district, our practice focuses on supporting the business growth and expansion of our clients. We advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as international and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and public organisations.

Ronan Hannigan Noel Smyth & Partners Noel Smyth & Partners acted for Ryan Corporation Group in putting togethear the various commercial contracts and finance agreements with various international parties for the building of the 75 storey Hertsmere Tower in London, the tallest residential tower in London. The legal work took nearly 18 months to complete and the project consisted of purchasing and financing the original site for in excess of STG£100million and a build-out costing STG£1billion.

Reddy Charlton Solicitors 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 proactive lawyers with an impressive range of talents. Reddy Charlton consistently delivers service of the highest standard to its clients.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Sole Practitioner/Principal Law Firm of the Year Colm Berkery - Branigan Berkery Solicitors Colm Berkery is the Principal of Branigan Berkery, a medium-sized provincial law firm based in Drogheda, Co Louth. The practice offers a wealth of experience and expertise in litigation which is combined with a friendly professional service tailored to meet the demands of an increasingly diverse general practice clientele.

Marion Campbell - Marion Cambpell Solicitors This firm was established by Marion Campbell in 2010. Qualified as a solicitor in 1976, she has practised exclusively in the area of family law since 1982. This firm provides advice to clients in all areas of family law including the upcoming area of surrogacy, in a timely and cost effective manner.

This firm recently represented a couple in a leading landmark case which is currently before the Supreme Court.

Susan Cosgrove - Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors was set up by Susan Cosgrove in 2012 after 10 years in private practice, previously heading up the property and private client departments in a large Dublin based firm. Susan Cosgrove set up the practice on recognising a niche market for this boutique law firm in Dublins legal landscape.

Avril Mangan - Mangan & Company Solicitors In 2011, Avril decided to set-up her own law firm and established Mangan & Company Solicitors.

Avril is a sole practitioner and the primary focus of the firm is family law, private client law and litigation law. Avril has a family background of entrepreneurism and she is the fifth generation to set up her own business.

Kate McMahon - Kate McMahon & Associates In 2009 Kate McMahon established the practice of Kate McMahon & Associates. The expertise of Kate McMahon & Associates lies primarily in the area of civil litigation and more precisely in the niche field of medical malpractice law. The success of the firm in becoming a leading litigation practice emanates from its Principal, Kate McMahon.

Gayle Patton - Gayle D. Patton Solicitor Gayle D. Patton Solicitor was established in May 2009. Five years on it is thriving, exceeding all expectations. Gayle offers a unique personal but professional service. She uses innovative fee structures, modern advertising and has a novel and fresh approach to be being a sole practitioner.

Sharon Scally - Amorys Solicitors Sharon Scally is the Principal of Amorys Solicitors. She has a wide ranging law practice including mergers and acquisitions, commercial conveyancing and commercial litigation. Sharon is a founder member of LAW–Lawyers Associated Worldwide - which enables her firm to provide a “one stop shop” of legal services to clients with cross-border issues.”

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law legal executive of the year Paul Brennan Eugene F. Collins Paul Brennan joined Eugene F Collins as a legal executive in 2007. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Leinster branch of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives and was involved in the initial establishment of the Leinster branch in 2013. Established 120 years ago, Eugene F. Collins is one of Ireland’s leading law firms, and has 24 partners and over 80 legal professionals and support staff.

Core practice areas include banking, corporate, corporate recovery, dispute resolution, intellectual property/information technology and property. The firm’s global scope is strengthened through international law firm partnerships.

Jacci Fox Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors This is Jacci’s second consecutive nomination in this category which is testament to her dedication, commitment and the excellent service she provides to clients. Jacci is recognised as a key member of staff and her contribution has helped to establish HOMS as the leading firm in the Mid-West of Ireland.

Sharon Lennon Eversheds Sharon Lennon has been a legal executive in the property department of Eversheds for over ten years. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the Athlone Institute of Technology. Her area of expertise is primarily in real estate, in particular acting for developers and receivers. However, in more recent times she has worked in the banking sector.

Nuala Lloyd Nexus Legal Nuala qualified as a Legal Executive in 1991.She became a Member of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives in 2008.Her career in law spans 30 years, during which time she has worked in a number of high profile Legal Practices in Dublin specialising in Litigation including general, medical negligence, commercial and defence work. She set up Nexus Legal in 2012.

Marie McSweeney Ronan Daly Jermyn I work in RDJ’s Corporate Recovery Unit, with responsibility for a team of debt recovery specialists. We act for the firm’s commercial clients and financial institutions. I also have a human resources role within the office which involves interviewing candidates for job vacancies, staff committee liaison and monitoring workloads.

Anne Walsh P O’Connor & Son Anne Walsh is recognised for her service and dedication to legal work over the past 25 years.

Anne is a great asset to the firm of P. O’Connor & Son having a wealth of experience in dispute resolution. Anne’s calm and pleasant demeanour provides re-assurance to clients and solicitors.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law international transaction of the year FEXCO Group The FEXCO Group legal department is comprised of eight solicitors (divided between Killorglin and London), providing high quality, commercial advice relevant to the widely diverse business environments within which the FEXCO Group operates. The department is highly instrumental in the expansion of FEXCO into Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Munster Law Firm of the Year under 5 Healy Crowley Ahern At Healy Crowley Ahern, we strive to constantly challenge ourselves. We always seek to exceed client expectations, to deepen the range of our services and the quality of delivery. We view the key to continued growth to be hard work, team communication and commitment to excellence.

Holohan Law Holohan Law is a niche practice recognised as being experts in a number of areas. The focus is to deliver timely, constructive advice and solutions for a reasonable fee. Holohan Law is a four Partner firm with one assistant solicitor. The key specialist areas in which it operates are dispute resolution, professional negligence, personal injuries defence litigation, employment, business and commercial law and property law.

McCarthy & Co. McCarthy & Co. is a niche practice providing a nationwide service in personal injury and medical negligence litigation via its website www.mccarthy.ie and offices in Cork and Dublin. The firm was the first in Munster to achieve the Q9000 Gold Quality Standard.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Munster Law Firm of the Year over 5 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, not just following them.

Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors HOMS is proud to have been shortlisted in this category each and every year since these awards were launched and HOMS was recognised as the Munster Law Firm of the Year during the inaugural awards. HOMS continues to represents the Mid-West of Ireland and the wider Munster region with distinction.

P.J. 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.

Sweeney McGann Solicitors Sweeney McGann are a long established, progressive, and vibrant full service law firm located in the heart of the Mid-West region. The firm combines the core values derived from our founders’ deep history in the profession with a modern client-centred approach to the delivery of legal services.

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Commending Excellence in Irish Law Employment Lawyer/LAW Team of the Year ByrneWallace ByrneWallace’s expert employment team is consistently recognised, nationally and internationally, as leaders in employment law. The team works with its domestic and international clients to support their business objectives, strategically plan for future requirements and pre-empt problems, as well as advising on complex and high profile disputes.

Eversheds Eversheds is a full service commercial law firm with a business-like approach. Based in the heart of Dublin’s commercial district, our practice focuses on supporting the business growth and expansion of our clients. We advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as international, and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and public organisations.

Mason Hayes & Curran Mason Hayes & Curran’s Employment and Benefits Group has one of the largest and most dynamic employment law teams in Ireland. They advise on all aspects of workplace legal issues, both contentious and non-contentious, for a variety of clients, domestic and international, in the public and private sectors and regularly represent clients on cases before the Employment Appeals Tribunal, the Equality Tribunal and the High Court.

Boyce Shubotham William Fry The William Fry Employment and Benefits team, led by Boyce Shubotham, is the largest employment law practice in Ireland. The calibre of our clients, the breadth and complexity of the work we advise on, the experience of our team and the innovative ways we do business, position us as Ireland’s leading employment practice.

Donal Spring Daniel Spring & Co. Daniel Spring & Company was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full service law firm. Specialist practice areas include employment law, family law, litigation (including medical litigation) and professional regulatory law. The firm is widely recognised amongst practitioners and clients and has received a number of awards.

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Honouring Innovative Legal Practitioners Law Firm of the Year “The Law Firm of the Year Award honours an outstanding firm of solicitors who are accepted as having demonstrated in an exemplary manner an exceptional achievement or achievements in the law during the year under review. As well as celebrating exceptional achievement, this award will publicise the award-winning law firm as epitomising the ideals of the legal profession in Ireland.”

Lifetime Achievement Award “The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises and honours an individual lawyer’s outstanding contribution to the law over a significant period of time. With an exemplary reputation within the legal community in Ireland, this lawyer has many significant accomplishments in the law to his or her credit.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recipient exemplifies the significant influence that one lawyer can exert within the legal community and beyond. This lawyer will have gained the respect and admiration of his or her colleagues and clients through an unwavering dedication to the must noble principles of the law.”

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