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Practice Areas

Criminal Law:

We deal with all matters from a criminal defence perspective – from minor road traffic offences in the District Court to cases of the most serious nature such as murder and rape dealt with in the Central Criminal Court.

Our skills in negotiation and advising clients can be utilised in the early stages of an investigation be that in a Garda Station forum on their behalf or dealing with our counterparts in any of the various investigating / prosecuting authorities such as the DPP, Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and the Criminal Assets Bureau among others.

We also specialise in extradition law, judicial review and public interest law with a particular emphasis on defending those individuals who feel that their human rights have been breached by various organs of the state.

We operate a 24 hour emergency call out service to clients who are unfortunate enough to find themselves detained in a Garda Station for the purposes of questioning.

Corporate, White Collar and Regulatory Crime:

The firm’s reputation for expertise in the area of corporate crime continues to grow stemming from solid commercial law experience combined with criminal law achievements and continuing professional development.

This has been bolstered by recent achievements such as the Advance Diploma in White Collar, Corporate and Regulatory Crime from the Kings Inn. We are equipped to negotiate and mediate where necessary in situations where a speedy resolution is desirable for clients to enable them to continue in their daily commercial activities. We advise regularly on alleged breaches of company and regulatory law and operate a 24 hour emergency line in the event of a dawn raid or similar unforeseen event. We maintain a close working relationship with some of Europe’s most successful forensic experts in this area who remain at our disposal for the benefit of our clients.

Civil Litigation:

Our practice deals with a large volume of personal injury cases*, representing clients who have suffered injuries as a result of an accident.

We also specialise in defamation cases, defending our client’s good name and character and take pride in dealing with issues at an early stage to conclude matters efficiently and to avoid costly delays. The firm covers a wide range of practice areas so an enquiry at the outset from a potential client is advisable. All matters are dealt with on a strictly confidential basis, with the highest standards for the benefit of our clients. Our practical and efficient approach is designed to bring a successful resolution to any disputes.

Entertainment Law:

We currently represent the interests of music artists, actors and sports professionals in their contract negotiation and associated legal agreements and queries in general.

From new emerging artists embarking on their first steps of their career to award winning musicians and sports players, our firm has valuable experience in the area. We have a long established relationship with various agents and public relations consultants in this field and act for their clients on a regular basis throughout the industry. We also advise clubs and similar organisations on their establishment and the drafting of their constitutions.

*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.