Paul has 35 years’ experience as a solicitor in general practice with a particular emphasis on commercial litigation and media law.
He advises on commercial disputes and provides brand, reputation and crisis management advice to corporate and private clients in Ireland and internationally.
He lectures on defamation law at the Law Society of Ireland.
Mary qualified in 1992. She is a litigator and a commercial property practitioner. She advises clients on all aspects of media law, including pre-publication / post publication advice, defamation, privacy, copyright, regulatory matters and contempt law. She represents clients in personal injury actions, employment disputes and debt recovery disputes. She represents insurance companies in the defence of PI, EL, PL defamation and personal injury claims.
She acts for clients in health care matters to include health and safety issues, employment issues, data access and GDPR issues, capacity, medical negligence and holds a Law Society Diploma in Health Care Law.
She advises clients on wills and trusts and assisted decision making.
Mary represents the Garda Commissioner as a Presiding Officer /Chairperson of Garda Disciplinary Boards.
Anne Marie qualified in 2005. She is a conveyancing solicitor with extensive experience in commercial and residential property.
Anne Marie advises our clients on all aspects of the sale, purchase, leasing, development and finance of property. She has acted for leading property developers, drafting scheme documentation for developments including commercial and residential developments and has also advised on related issues such as planning and development, indemnities and warranties. She has acted for clients purchasing and selling commercial properties to include public houses and she also has a particular interest and expertise in Licensing Law.
Anne Marie has considerable experience in drafting and negotiating commercial Leases on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
Anne Marie holds a Law Society Diploma in Commercial Conveyancing.
Theresa qualified in 2008. 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 and contempt law. She also advises our clients on all aspects of employment law; both contentious and non-contentious.
Gillian was apprenticed to Paul in 2002 and qualified in 2005.
Gillian has considerable experience in general litigation, including professional indemnity, personal injuries, contractual disputes and employment law. She has an expertise in media law and defamation and advises clients on all aspects of 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.
Jennie has worked with the practice since 1995. Jennie is the Practice Manager. She holds a B.Sc. (Mgmt. Law) from Trinity College Dublin.
Barbara has worked with the practice since 1985. She is a very experienced Legal Secretary. A true professional, knowledgeable and unflappable she provides essential support.
Michelle has worked with the practice since 1994. She is a very experienced Legal Secretary. Her hard work, loyalty and rapport with clients make her a central support to both clients and staff.