Our Team – Meagher Solicitors

PAUL MEAGHER

Partner
paul.meagher@meaghersolicitors.com

Paul was educated in University College Dublin and the Law Society of Ireland. He qualified as a solicitor in 1985 and established Meagher Solicitors LLP in 2004.

Paul has over 37 years’ experience as a solicitor in general practice, specialising in commercial litigation and media law. Paul has been instructed in many high profile commercial and defamation cases for both plaintiffs and media organisations.

He advises on commercial disputes and provides brand, reputation and crisis management advice to corporate and private clients in Ireland and internationally.

Paul lectures on defamation law at the Law Society of Ireland.

THERESA HOWLETT

Managing Partner
theresa.howlett@meaghersolicitors.com

Theresa qualified as a solicitor in 2008. She was appointed as a Partner in 2020 and is now Managing Partner of Meagher Solicitors LLP. She is a litigation solicitor specialising in media and defamation law and in employment law. Theresa advises our media clients on all aspects of media law including pre-publication / post-publication advice, defamation, privacy, copyright, regulatory matters, data protection and contempt law. She also advises our clients on all aspects of employment law; both contentious and non-contentious.

Theresa is a member of the Employment Law Association of Ireland.

HARRIET MEAGHER

Partner
harriet.meagher@meaghersolicitors.com

Harriet qualified as a barrister in 2016 following her completion of the Barrister-at-Law degree in the Honourable Society of King’s Inns. She was a member of the Law Library and practised as a Junior Counsel from 2016 until she joined Meagher Solicitors LLP as a Partner in September 2022. Harriet is experienced in all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. She has acted in the areas of employment and equality law, contract law, data protection, defamation, debt recovery, enforcement and personal injuries.

Harriet gained significant advocacy skills during her time at the Bar, appearing in cases on behalf of clients in the Irish civil courts, the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission. She is a skilled negotiator and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution.

Harriet holds a Bachelor of Business and Law Degree from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Advanced Employment Law from the Honourable Society of King’s Inns.

GILLIAN COX

Solicitor
gillian.cox@meaghersolicitors.com

Gillian is a law graduate of University College, Dublin and qualified as a Solicitor in 2005.

She has considerable experience in general litigation, including professional indemnity, personal injuries, contractual disputes and employment law. She also has extensive experience in media law and defamation and advises clients on all aspects of both pre and post-publication matters to include defamation, privacy, contempt and regulatory matters.

Gillian holds a Law Society Diploma in Commercial Conveyancing and she has acted for clients in residential and commercial property transactions.

MIKE COLUM

Trainee Solicitor
mike@meaghersolicitors.com

Mike joined Meagher Solicitors LLP in November 2019, having graduated with an Honours B.A. and LLB from National University of Ireland Galway in 2013.

Mike has developed practical skills in general litigation and places a particular importance on client care. He continues to gain experience in cases involving commercial ligation, personal injuries, defamation, employment law, data protection breaches, contract disputes and general media law.

LORRAINE RYAN

Practice Manager
lorraine@meaghersolicitors.com

Lorraine is the firm’s Practice Manager. She has many years’ experience in the legal, accountancy and taxation sectors.

BARBARA FARRELL

Legal Secretary
barbara.farrell@meaghersolicitors.com

Barbara has worked with the practice since 2006. She is a very experienced Legal Secretary. A true professional, knowledgeable and unflappable she provides essential support.

COURTNEY GORMAN

Secretary
courtney@meaghersolicitors.com

Courtney is a secretary and a valuable member of the firm’s support team.

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