Irish Law Awards Brochure 2016

MAY 6TH DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, BURLINGTON ROAD, DUBLIN 4

#AIBILA2016

www.irishlawawards.ie ILA 2016 Brochure Cover.indd 1

27/04/2016 16:08

SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNERS

CHARITY PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

ILA 2016 Brochure Cover.indd 2

27/04/2016 16:08

CONTENTS Legal Executive of the Year

05

Legal Website of the Year

07

Litigation Case of the Year

09

Banking Finance Restructuring & Insolvency – Sponsored by The Financial Times

11

Legal Student of the Year – Sponsored by Bloomsbury Professional

13

Legal Book of the Year

14

Connacht Law Firm of the Year

15

Irish Language Practitioner of the Year/ Cleachtóir Dlí na Bliana – Sponsored by Urraithe ag Foras na Gaeilge

17

Property Planning Probate

19

In-House Legal Team – Sponsored by Thomson Reuters

21

Family Law Team – Sponsored by Sunday Business Post

23

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

25

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

27

Criminal Law Firm – Sponsored by Kantar Media

29

Sole Practitioner/Sole Principal – Sponsored by AmTrust & AON

31

Law Firm Innovation Award – Sponsored by Documatics

33

Service Provider to the Legal Profession

35

Employment Lawyer of the Year – Sponsored by LawOnline

37

Munster Law Firm of the Year Over 5 Solicitors

39

Munster Law Firm of the Year Under 5 Solicitors

41

Public Sector Law Team

43

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

45

Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by the Institute of Legal Research and Standards

47

Special Merit Award – Sponsored by AIB Private Banking

48

Law Firm of the Year – Sponsored by AIB Private Banking

48

1

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 1

29/04/2016 12:20

HONOURING INNOVATIVE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS CHARITY PARTNERS

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.

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: Geraldine Pearse, Secretary E contact@solicitorsbenevolentassociation.com W www.solicitorsbenevolentassociation.com

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

2

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 2

28/04/2016 16:43

#AIBILA2016

You are all very welcome to the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards 2016 celebrating the outstanding achievements and exemplary practices of leading law firms, legal practitioners and in-house legal teams across the country over the past 12 months.

Ireland has emerged from an extremely difficult and challenging period and we know the legal profession faced its own challenges of difficult market conditions, competition, regulation and the evolving nature of legal services. Tonight we recognise those firms and individuals who are responding to these challenges through the excellence of their counsel, through innovation and through their services to the legal community.

These represent the gamut of legal related services from all around the country in business, finance and banking as well as criminal and family law to name but a few. It reminds us how pervasive the law is and how fundamental the legal profession is to our professional and personal lives. We also recognise the achievements of those students who have it all to look forward to!

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 award recipients for their outstanding achievements. Many of our customers 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.

BRYAN O’CONNOR

Can I say congratulations to all the nominees, and wish you an enjoyable evening and continued success for the future.

BRYAN O’CONNOR Head of Growth Platforms AIB

It has been heart-warming and a great privilege to witness the outstanding achievements, expertise and capabilities of lawyers of Ireland as evidenced by the legal services performed by the finalists of the Irish Law Awards 2015.

Welcome to the ceremonies for the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards (now in their fifth year) celebrating excellence in the law during 2015.

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 including Kantar Media, 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 in DR EAMONN G HALL the knowledge that without law, civilisation dies. The lawyers’ collective motto might echo the words of a celebrated Roman legal text, Institutes promulgated by the Roman Emperor, Justinian 1 (c.533 AD): ‘The precepts of the law are these: to live honourably, to injure no other man, to render every man his due.’

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

3

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 3

29/04/2016 12:21

45 MAGAZINE TITLES ▲ 10 EVENTS ▲ 3.6 MILLION REACH

DID YOU KNOW

Ashville Media Group is Ireland’s largest publishing and events company.

You’ve almost certainly read our magazines or attended our events.

Our mission is to connect your brand with the largest audience in Ireland.

(01) 432 2200 ▲ info@ashvillemediagroup.com 4

ILA 2016Iceburg Brochure.indd 4 1 Ashville Advert.indd Ashville LAM 2016 Ad.indd 1

28/04/2016 15/04/2016 16:43 16:34 26/01/2016 09:04

16:34 6 09:04

LEGAL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR GILLIAN MOORE, KEATING CONNOLLY SELLORS Keating Connolly Sellors is a full service law firm based in Limerick City. While leaning on the strength and wisdom of a long, illustrious heritage the team at Sellors move with the speed and vigour of a youthful, modern, innovative practice.

We are a firm founded on and imbued with an ethos whereby our service is anchored in core values ensuring that our experienced and dedicated lawyers, operating in their individual areas of expertise, successfully strive to achieve enhanced solutions for our diverse client base.

PAUL BRENNAN, EUGENE F. COLLINS SOLICITORS Eugene F. Collins is one of Ireland’s leading law firms.

Established over 120 years ago, the Firm has 24 partners and over 80 legal professionals and support staff. Eugene F. Collins advises many of Ireland’s leading corporate companies and international organisations across a wide breadth of industry sectors. Core practice areas include Corporate, Corporate Recovery, Dispute Resolution and Property.

For further information visit www.efc.ie LOUISE FARRELLY, PARTNERS AT LAW Louise Farrelly has been with Partners at Law since 2005. Her role as a typist quickly developed to PA for one of the partners. She manages over 600 conveyancing and expert witness files. Allied to a remarkable work ethic is a cheerful disposition that is infectious both within the firm and among a host of grateful clients.

LYSANDER PRESTON Since qualifying as a Legal Executive, Lysander Preston has gone on to qualify as a Certified Mediator and was appointed a Peace Commissioner in 2015. Lysander offers both his legal executive skills and his mediation skills on a volunteer basis to people who could not otherwise afford these services.

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.

HELAINE TRUMBLE, CALLAN TANSEY With 20 years’ legal experience, Helaine Trumble plays a pivotal role in Callan Tansey’s medical negligence department.

Whether organising video links to New York or multi-faceted pre-trial conferences Helaine always gets the job done with style and efficiency. She is renowned for her professionalism, ability and pleasant disposition.

5

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 5

29/04/2016 12:21

We’re by your side so your loved one can stay at home.

Whether you are looking for someone to help an ageing parent a few hours a week or need more comprehensive assistance, Home Instead can help.

Home Instead CAREGivers can provide a variety of services. Some include:

Call for a free, no-obligation appointment

1890 930 013

• Companionship Care • Personal Care • Meals & Nutrition • Transportation • Household Duties • Respite Care • Hospice Care Support Services

HomeInstead.ie Each Home Instead Senior Care® franchise office is independently owned and operated. © 2015 Home Instead, Franchising

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 6 239535_1C_Home Instead_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 16:43 16:08

LEGAL WEBSITE OF THE YEAR DOUGLAS LAW SOLICITORS Douglas Law Solicitors provide specialist help, knowledge & advice to individual private clients and SMEs to solve the problems that matter most to them at significant stages of their personal or business lives. We are a dynamic law firm delivering focused & goal oriented advice in a clear, straightforward manner. We are open, accessible and approachable, situated at the heart of our community in Douglas, Cork while advising clients both locally and nationally.

BYRNEWALLACE In 2015, ByrneWallace launched a new firm website designed to improve user engagement and experience, and further strengthen the firm’s online presence and brand. The website employs a range of sophisticated features and prides itself on its clear and userfriendly navigation, dynamic and responsive structure, modern imagery and design, and quality content.

ERNEST J. CANTILLON SOLICITORS The firm of Cantillons Solicitors have been nominated for the awards of Legal Website of the Year and Munster Provincial Law Firm of the Year (over five solicitors). We are honoured, privileged, and indeed, humbled to be nominated. It is such a privilege to be recognised by one’s peers. We are deeply appreciative.

KEATING CONNOLY SELLORS Keating Connolly Sellors is a full service law firm based in Limerick City. While leaning on the strength and wisdom of a long, illustrious heritage the team at Sellors move with the speed and vigour of a youthful, modern, innovative practice.

We are a firm founded on and imbued with an ethos whereby our service is anchored in core values ensuring that our experienced and dedicated lawyers, operating in their individual areas of expertise, successfully strive to achieve enhanced solutions for our diverse client base.

COMMUNITY LAW AND MEDIATION Community Law & Mediation is an independent, community-based organisation that works to empower individuals experiencing disadvantage by providing free legal information, advice and representation and free education and mediation services. At a national level, we seek to have a wider impact through our campaigns for law reform and by acting as a resource for other advocacy organisations.

LAWONLINE LawOnline's expert platform uses a type of artificial intelligence technology to deliver over 150 dynamic and intelligent legal precedents across business and personal law areas, enabling solicitors to draft highly bespoke legal documents online in a controlled and secure environment. Our low monthly subscription allows unlimited use of all document processes.

7

16:08

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 7

29/04/2016 12:21

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 8 239530_1C_Expd8_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 20/04/2016 16:43 16:54

LITIGATION CASE OF THE YEAR MICHAEL J. STAINES & COMPANY SOLICITORS The Anglo Trial - Michael J. Staines & Company defended Tiarnan O’Mahoney, former Director of Anglo Irish Bank in this controversial white-collar, corporate crime case which involved complex arguments on the nature of conspiracy offences and statutory time limits for offences under the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Mr O’Mahoney’s conviction was recently successfully overturned in the Court of Appeal.

AHERN RUDDEN QUIGLEY Ahern Rudden Quigley is a progressive law firm that delivers comprehensive legal solutions on a broad range of complex matters. Based in Dublin 2, its clients include financial institutions, state bodies, multi-national corporations and private individuals. The firm is recognised for its dedication to clients and the quality of the services provided.

HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS established in 1970 and has offices in Limerick and Dublin. They are committed to developing a brand of quality, knowledge, experience and value characterised by timely, friendly and cost-efficient service. HOMS has been shortlisted for its legal analysis in a multi-million euro case against a high profile firm of accountants, which has significantly impacted upon the legal landscape in Ireland.

HUGH J. WARD & CO. SOLICITORS Hugh J. Ward & Co. Solicitors is a large dynamic law firm located adjacent to the IFSC at 9 Seville Place, Dublin 1. The firm comprises 51 members of staff who together bring a fresh mix of professional and practical experience as well as utilising state of the art technology to interface with client systems.

JOHN M. QUINN & CO. SOLICITORS This habeas corpus case encompassing a Court of Appeal judgement and two previous High Court judgements, had the effect of creating a new list in the Court of Appeal to hear appeals from District Court appeal activations under the section 99 procedure, and resulted in the applicant having his custodial sentence permanently stayed.

9

16:54

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 9

29/04/2016 12:22

ILA 2016 Brochure.inddAwards.indd 10 XXXXXX_1C_FT_Law 1

28/04/2016 23/04/2015 16:44 15:25

BANKING FINANCE RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY ORPEN FRANKS Orpen Franks has a long and proud history coupled with an enthusiastic, progressive and future-minded team. We deliver technical excellence in the law, a capacity for innovative thought and a positive approach. Traditionally, our firm has been recognised as a leading property law practice and while we continue to represent strongly in the property arena, in the last 12 months we have successfully expanded across all departments in the firm and in particular, we have enlarged our medical and professional negligence, corporate and intellectual property and commercial property departments

BEAUCHAMPS Beauchamps’ 2014 and 2015 award-winning Banking, Finance/ Restructuring & Insolvency team, led by Daniel Cashman, has a strong reputation in the marketplace and prides itself on delivering practical business solutions to its clients.

BYRNEWALLACE The ByrneWallace Banking & Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency teams are both highly regarded in the market and work collaboratively to deliver expert legal advice. Acting for a broad range of clients, the teams offer a diversity of expertise that covers all aspects of lending transactions and structuring as well as corporate insolvency, personal insolvency and corporate restructuring.

RONAN DALY JERMYN Ronan Daly Jermyn is one of Ireland’s leading full-service law firms. With a unique geographic footprint, including offices in Cork, Dublin, Galway and London, the firm offers market-leading expertise with the benefit of local access. Our 220 staff includes 100 lawyers who handle a full range of transactions, for both private and public clients, across a broad range of industry sectors.

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.

HUGH J WARD & CO. SOLICITORS Hugh J. Ward & Co. Solicitors is a large dynamic law firm located adjacent to the IFSC at 9 Seville Place, Dublin 1. The firm comprises 51 members of staff who together bring a fresh mix of professional and practical experience as well as utilising state of the art technology to interface with client systems.

Sponsored by

11

15:25

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 11

29/04/2016 12:22

Irish Civil Litigation Law €895

Now €805 Irish Property Law €1195

Now €1075 Irish Company Law €895

Now €805 Irish Employment Law

Avail of our 10% discount offer on our online services

€795

Now €715

Our online services allow you to:

Irish Criminal Law €795

Now €715

l

Access a huge range of content

l

Fully and accurately search that content

l

Connect with powerful contentsharing features which will allow you to move documents around via email or social media methods.

l

Read regular updates on each area written by expert authors.

Irish Tax €895

Now €805 Irish Wills and Probate Law €795

Now €715

For further information visit

bloomsburyirelandonline.com Or contact pete.taylor@bloomsbury.com and quote 10%ILA2016

Prices shown for 1-3 user licence

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 12 239041_1C_Bloomsbury_IB_Law Awards.indd 1

28/04/2016 07/04/2016 16:44 14:13

LEGAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR ANNIE NEVALA Annie is a College Scholar and a First Class Honours graduate of the BCL (International) Programme at University College Cork. Annie's research interests lie broadly within the areas of mental health law, bioethics and moral philosophy. She was published 3 times during her undergraduate degree and shortlisted for University College Cork's "Graduate of the Year" award in 2015.

GRAHAM BUTLER Graham Butler (BA, LLM) is a PhD Fellow in European Union Law at the Centre for Comparative and European Constitutional Studies, University of Copenhagen. In the past year, he has published in a number of academic journals, including the Irish Jurist, the Irish Law Times, and Irish Studies in International Affairs.

CLARA HURLEY Clara Hurley is a third year BCL (International) student and Quercus University Scholar at University College Cork. She is currently undertaking a yearlong programme in European and International law at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.

Her academic work has been published in the Irish Law Times and the Trinity College Law Review.

LAUREN O'CONNELL Lauren O’Connell (B.C.L., LL.M.) is a PhD student in University College Dublin and is an awardee of the UCD Sutherland School of Law PhD Scholarship. Her interests are Criminal Law, Criminology and Forensics. Lauren is also a Law Tutor in the School of Law and Government in Dublin City University..

SUZANNE SCOTT Suzanne holds a first class honours LL.M. from Maynooth University and an LL.B. (Ling. Germ.) from Trinity College Dublin.

She is President of the European Law Students’ Association in Ireland and is currently completing her PhD in the area of human trafficking under the supervision of Dr David Doyle.

LUCY JONES Lucy Jones is currently studying for an LLM in Public International Law at the LSE. She graduated from UCC with First Class Honours degree (BCLI) in 2015. During her time at UCC Lucy founded the campaign “Know Offence”, represented Ireland at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court, and interned at the Law Library of Congress and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. She is also a student of the Washington Ireland Program.

Sponsored by

13

14:13

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 13

29/04/2016 12:22

LEGAL BOOK OF THE YEAR MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND CHILDBIRTH Medical negligence claims involving childbirth are as contentious as they are complex. This unique book provides long-overdue guidance to the lawyers acting in these cases. The collaboration between a specialist barrister and seven distinguished clinical experts is described by Cross J as being “truly innovative” and having “filled an important gap in legal publishing”.

BLOOMSBURY PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDE TO THE COMPANIES ACT 2014 Bloomsbury Professional's Guide to the Companies Act 2014 covers the key areas of Companies Act 2014 in Ireland and walks the reader through the changes and their significance for practitioners. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in that area.This book includes Companies Act 1963 – 2012 and also Companies Act 2014.

PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION LAW IN IRELAND, 2ND EDITION Privacy and Data Protection Law in Ireland covers relevant Irish legislation, in particular the Communications (Retention of Data) Act 2011 and the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. The new edition includes three new chapters, specifically dealing with social networking, cloud computing and criminal legislation

DAMAGES This new title covers the issue of damages in Irish law in extensive detail, and is the only modern text to do so. The detailed analysis and wide range of sources cited in the text will make this an accessible yet extremely useful resource.

It provides essential assistance to counsel and solicitors in providing advice on quantum, and in advising clients on the likely success of a particular action.

THE SOLICITOR’S GUIDE TO MARKETING AND GROWING A BUSINESS Lavelle Coleman is a progressive legal firm which strives The Solicitor’s Guide to Marketing and Growing a Business; How to Turn Your Legal Practice into a Financial Success by practising solicitor Flor McCarthy provides Irish solicitors with specific practical guidance on how to go about marketing and growing their legal practices as successful, sustainable businesses. Go to www.thesolicitorsguide.com

DRUNKEN DRIVING David Staunton is a practising barrister specialising in criminal law and drunken driving. David has written and lectured extensively on and appeared in some of the significant cases determined by the Superior Courts in recent times. "Drunken Driving" was published in 2015 including foreword by Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman.

14

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 14

28/04/2016 16:44

CONNACHT LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR MYLES STAUNTON & CO. SOLICITORS Myles Staunton & Co Solicitors provides a wide range of legal services including specialist commercial advice to information technology companies in the private and public sectors. Using a pragmatic in-house style focussed on protecting and adding tangible commercial value to our clients, the firm has a proven track record in managing a wide portfolio and completion of highvalue commercial transactions both in Ireland and internationally.

BLAKE & KENNY SOLICITORS Blake & Kenny Solicitors are located at 2 St. Francis Street, Galway since 1892 and are honoured to be shortlisted as finalist 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 is 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.

CALLAN TANSEY Callan Tansey is a dynamic, vibrant law firm based in the west of Ireland. Driven by our core values of integrity, courage, commitment and compassion, we specialise in litigation and are recognised nationally in the field of medical malpractice. Our

P. O'CONNOR & SON 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 116 years to become a progressive, innovative and highly regarded firm. The firm provides an extensive range of corporate and commercial legal services attracting national and international clients.

team succeeds by striving always to put people first.

DAMIEN TANSEY SOLICITORS For integrity, courage and skill in litigation in all its aspects, especially medical negligence, personal injuries, and corporate law, and for relentless commitment to client interests, Damien Tansey Solicitors is unrivalled. Though the firm has been in existence for little over a year, the vast experience of founders Damien Tansey (a leading litigator in Ireland for over 35 years) and CiarĂĄn Tansey (who spent 12 years with the biggest law firms in Ireland, England and France) ensures that Damien Tansey Solicitors has the skill-sets, experience and competence to successfully represent clients across its areas of specialism.

15

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 15

29/04/2016 12:22

Foras na Gaeilge Advert Pres 9 08/03/2013 16:54 Page 1

Buail is osclófar Knock and it will open Logáil isteach ar www.gaeilge.ie leis an mbealach is tapúla a fháil go dtí an t-eolas atá uait. Féach na mionfhógraí ar NASC, áit ar féidir leat: > fógra a chur suas le cúrsa nó imeacht a lorg nó a fhógairt, > do réimse spéise a chlárú chun foláirimh a fháil a nuair a fhógraítear eolas nua, nó > a bhfuil ar fáil i do cheantar féin a chuardach – agus a lán eile.

Just log on to www.gaeilge.ie for the quickest route to the information you need. Check out the NASC classified ads where you can: > post an ad to request or advertise a course or event, > register your area of interest to get alerts when new info is posted, or > search for what’s available in your neighbourhood – and much more.

1850 325 325 / 0845 309 8142 eolas@forasnagaeilge.ie

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 16 239435_ForasNaGaelige_1C_IB_LAWAWARDS 2016.indd 1

28/04/2016 07/04/2016 16:44 13:58

IRISH LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR CLEACHTÓIR DLÍ GAEILGE NA BLIANA ANTOIN DELAP Antoin Delap provides a miscellaneous Irish Language practitioner's legal service including consultations, wills, and instituting proceedings- represents private client's and public and private-sector institutions. Has a long-standing weekly Legal Advice item for listeners on Raidió na Gaeltachta- Legal commentator on TG4 series, Ceart agus Coir, Eagoir and Racht.

COLM MACGEEHIN MACGEEHIN TOALE MacGeehin Toale Solicitors are a general practice firm that has brought numerous constitutional actions and other public law cases. Included with those were a series of significant language rights cases. The firm has also played a major role in extending the use of Irish in all Courts, Tribunals and other quasi-judicial forums.

Cuireann Antoin Delap seirbhís dlí cleachtóra lán-Ghaeilge ar fáil, lena n-áirítear comhairliúchán, tiomnaí, agus imeachtaí a thionscnamh. Déanann sé ionadaíocht ar chliaint phríobháideacha agus institiúidí san earnáil phoiblí agus san earnáil phríobháideach. Tá mír chomhairle dhlí aige le fada an lá d’éisteoirí ar Raidió na Gaelteachta. Is tráchtaire dlí é ar shraitheanna TG4, Ceart agus Cóir, Éagóir agus Racht.

Is gnólacht iad MacAodhán Toale a phléann le cleachtadh ginearálta agus tá a lán caingean bunreachta agus cásanna eile dlí tionscnaithe acu. Ina measc bhí sraith de chásanna móra a bhain le cearta Gaeilge. Tá an ghnólacht tar éis ról mór a imirt ag leathnú úsáid na Gaeilge i gach Cúirt, Binse agus fóram gharbhreithniúnach eile.

SAMANTHA GERAGHTY, PARTNER, P. O'CONNOR & SON Samantha Geraghty is a partner in the firm of P. O’Connor & Son. Her love of the Irish language has always been a very important element of her legal practice. She brings applications before the District Court “as gaeilge” on a monthly basis and she keeps the translation department of the Oireactas busy translating Acts of the Oireachtas. She is a regular contributor to Radió na Gaeltachta.

Is comhpháirtí í Samantha Geraghty sa ghnólacht P.O’Connor & Son. Bhí a grá don Ghaeilge ina thréith an-tábhachtach dá chleachtas dlí riamh. Tugann sí iarratais os comhair na Cúirte Dúiche trí mheán na Gaeilge gach mí agus coinníonn sí Rannóg Aistriúcháin an Oireachtais gnóthach ag aistriú Achtanna an Oireachtais. Bíonn sí le cloisteáil go rialta ar Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Sponsored by

17

13:58

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 17

29/04/2016 12:22

McCann + Associates provide an all-inclusive, expert and confidential Legal Costs Accounting service to the Legal Profession, the Insurance sector and State Agencies.

We are a result-driven team of Legal Costs Accountants with 95 years collective experience and supported by specialised staff.

Our nationwide service includes drawing and opposing Bills of Legal Costs in all matters, written advices, telephone advices, general consultancy, on-site file inspections, Taxations/Objections/ Reviews/Appeals/Arbitrations/Tribunals.

Expedient McCann + Associates Legal Costs Accountants 11 North Street Business Park, Swords, County Dublin DX 91010 Swords

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 18 239579_McCann_1C_IB_LAWAWARDS 2016.indd 1

Expert

Secure PHONE: (01) 840 7069 FAX: (01) 840 7183 EMAIL: info@mccann.ie WEB: www.mccann.ie

28/04/2016 22/04/2016 16:44 16:26

PROPERTY PLANNING PROBATE ORPEN FRANKS SOLICITORS Orpen Franks has a long and proud history coupled with an enthusiastic and progressive, future-minded team. We deliver technical excellence in the law, a capacity for innovative thought and a positive approach. Traditionally, our firm has been recognised as a leading property law practice and whilst we continue to represent strongly in the property arena, we have in the last 12 months successfully expanded across all departments in the firm and in particular, we have enlarged our Medical and Professional Negligence, Corporate and Intellectual Property and Commercial Property departments.

BEAUCHAMPS Beauchamps has Ireland’s number one Irish property practice. The team, led by Aidan Marsh, has worked with some of the most active and high-profile private, public and institutional participants in the Irish market.

BYRNEWALLACE As one of Ireland’s largest property practices, ByrneWallace has over 40 years’ experience advising the property sector. Advising across all areas of property law, the team has acted on some of the most high profile transactions as well as advising on some of the largest commercial development projects that have taken place in Ireland in recent years.

HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS’ property, planning and probate team consists of 11 partners and solicitors across the Limerick and Dublin Offices.

The property and planning unit act for state bodies, pension investment funds, corporates, insurance companies, QIAIFs, ICAVs, liquidators, receivers and examiners in high profile and complex transactions. The wills and probate unit deal with complex unique litigation cases.

EVERSHEDS With unique strength and depth, Eversheds' Real Estate Department is considered a leader in the Irish market. This expert and talented group of real estate lawyers continue to be involved in major commercial property transactions in Ireland.

The department advises investors, funders, developers, asset managers, receivers and liquidators, property professionals, landlords and tenants and other commercial clients in relation to all types of real estate projects and deals.

RONAN DALY JERMYN Ronan Daly Jermyn is one of Ireland’s leading full-service law firms. With a unique geographic footprint, including offices in Cork, Dublin, Galway and London, the firm offers market-leading expertise with the benefit of local access. Our 220 staff includes 100 lawyers who handle a full range of transactions, for both private and public clients, across a broad range of industry sectors.

19

16:26

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 19

29/04/2016 12:23

IRISH LAW AWARDS 2016

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 20 239434_ThomasReuters_1C_LAWAWARDS_JR.indd 1

28/04/2016 19/04/2016 16:44 17:34

IN-HOUSE LEGAL TEAM EIRGRID GROUP EirGrid Group Legal is a small, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting the core business of critical national infrastructure development at a time of significant growth and change. The team is extremely dedicated and has extensive experience and expertise practising in a highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional environment within the energy industry. The past year has seen the team rise to high profile and pioneering planning, environmental and civil litigation challenges, while demonstrating considerable commercial acumen – all the while achieving positive outcomes for the business. A core ethos of the team is teamwork, with a belief that the strength of the team is each individual member and the strength of each member is the team.

FUJITSU The Fujitsu Ireland in-house legal team is a tight-knit team with good communications and a strong work ethic, providing expert advice on commercial contracts, supplier contracts, public procurements, licensing, disputes and data protection issues.

The team offer effective legal solutions to the difficulties faced by the business on a daily basis.

CLÚID HOUSING As solicitors for the country’s largest social housing provider, Clúid Housing’s in-house legal team delivers high value, high volume property transactions playing a central role in social housing provision in Ireland. The team also advises Clúid on a wide range of issues, including landlord/tenant matters, risk, governance and regulatory compliance.

CHIEF STATE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE – JUSTICE & CRIME SECTION A constituent part of the Attorney General’s Office, the Chief State Solicitor’s Office is the principal provider of professional legal services to the Attorney General, all Government Departments/Offices and certain other State agencies. Its mission: to provide the highest standard of professional legal services as economically and efficiently as possible.

LOUISE CUSHEN, ESB LEGAL ESB’s experienced in-house legal team of 50 people is the first point of call for all legal issues arising in ESB’s domestic and international operations, with particular expertise in corporate and commercial law, planning and environmental law, commercial property, litigation and dispute resolution, employment law, and regulatory and competition law.

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 litigation.

Sponsored by

21

17:34

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 21

29/04/2016 12:23

POST Media Brand of the Year 2016

Ireland’s premier business newspaper is available wherever you are with a digital subscription.

Visit businesspost.ie/info for more information Visit businesspost.ie/info for more information

MonienyePlus

z a g a M

PropertyP lus

The Sunday t Business Pos April 10, 2016 businesspost.ie

PERSONAL FINAN INVES TMEN T TECH NOLO GY MOTORS RECRUITM ENT

CE

The u nd BusiS ness Paoy st

TheSun Businessday Post

CONNEC TED YO UR

April 10, 201 businessp 6 ost.ie

M O NT New Inte HLY GU New thi osing ID E TO s week r Top tips for cho CH ✽ HistoTE top tips o riors Column Ju Ready for summe policy pages 4-5 ry NO LO GY IN BU n li nce ‘re-treating h an ura ow SI NE SS ins Media Brand of the Year 2016 n vel e to tra ’ P10 a Kelly’s dress y ✽

2016 April 10

EDITED BY Emma

property @sbpost .ie

KEnnEdy

100 HOT IrISH STArT-upS Meet the entrepreneurs taking on the world mark Bradley g ‘There is growin consumer confidence that is translating into an increase in new car sales across the BmW range’

n eTur The r avis of Tr y: from

al lk Fran He to beard ta Britpop in O’ Nadine s Castro’s relishe l curios cultura

Consumers back in the driving seat

en at s up Not only are car sale r, but car Wom y this yea

Spurned Why Martin rejected Kenny’s offer at Frank Keane

wORk

The draw ing room

with hand made pane lling by the

owner

MIcHAel McdOWell: naked self-interest blocking deal page 30 A Co unty W bungalow icklow has be Tina-Mari trans formed in en e O’Neill to an exceptiona Property Editor family ho l four-bed me nsco Smurfit Executive

Development

REVEALED: UCD DIPLOMA plan to RATEGIC IN SToffshore name trust GROWTH holders under threat

by . e prof Femal lves judgedhat they do w se reveal them much as omen look as orking w r success w , fo s re es He ey dr how th Shane O’Donoghue

State intensely lobbied by funds industry and Law Society

Every new car buyer takes a radio and rearscreen heater for granted today

pressing the Department of ciety and the Irish Tax Institute Finance not to allow pub- last month all urged the govlic access to a register of the ernment to row back against owners of so-called beneficial the European directive. trusts.

Structures used to disguise Campaigners say a central the true or beneficial owners register of those who own of companies featured promthese trusts, whichl,is required inently in files leaked to the Pharmaceutica under a new EU law, would media from Panamanian law l device , and medica biotech allow the Revenue Commis- firm Mossack Fonseca last d times. edente unprec face sioners toations discover if they are week.s in technology, organis Irish Funds, which repbeing usedare to evade tax.and change reform Healthc tions expecta The body that represents the consum resentser financial firms with ment policy and govern keytrillion of with Irish funds sector, the Lawrelation So- more than €1.8 ships

ie

BUYER’ WHAT S GUIDE IS RIGHPROJECTOR BUSINE T FOR YOUR SECURI SS? HOW SATY WATCH YOUR DAFE IS 6 ON 6 TA? SIX QU FOR SIXESTIONS EXPERT S

T

Bumper property section

The low-k ey, calm ing mast er bedroom

The open

-plan kitch interest from en and dinin buyers look g room out home ing for a in an arcad Burnaby ian idyll thatstandThe loft in this bedroom A sheltered upmarket coastal is the , designed town. , central for sleep to a gene entrance overs The open rous hallw opens buttery-c ay laid withSop dining/livi -plan, atrium-style ream-colo hos ng with matc ured ceram warm,.com is what gives space at the rear of kitchen/ sleeping/c hing, neut ic tiles the osy sittin rails. To the ral walls The cream the bungalow its ‘wow house eaves g areas built and dado area fitted base room, two right of the hall is units and and wall- ’ factor. The seco along the sides of into the a drawing bedroom centr mou nd double the room s al and nted pile To the left island are Carry Kitch . bedroom cream of the hall two bathrooms. from nced on bedroom are another worktops ens and feature both Cash & and both carpets and Velu has deepManor s, Avenue, one and of two x windows, arch granite which is bedr a bucolic, upstands use as a iroko work currently central show ooms are serv lounge/T as well as qui- extenitect Colin Galavan, et and welltop in V iced by a bedroom included sion and establishe The floor on the island unit. a solid has a num er room. The land s have built room. Three of the roadway ber of stora -in ing lined main d place the form a loft space that woua rear rored ward ceramic tiless are laid with large a sofa spac with aggra ge cupboard area er, robes/sto or Sliderobe mirld , cream and there e. rage, and ndised 1950ly a large, bright, unfeasible kitchen re- ground floor s and ted are additional storage cupb bungalow Donard is all double-he with s spac set on a halfoards and The draw rooms have timber of the fit- way display shelv stones, Co s in Grey- frome saturated in natu ight, open-plan ing room bookshelv floors. up Manor acre site, es the Wicklow, in , ral es/ whic a halfthe front Avenue. pitched-g light draw of a series living area sunny and Donard, a lies The lass, atriu family hom of n coloured of the property, h overlooks in front well-main It boasts large four-bedr proje m-st rear deck French doors that has carpets Auctione e on the market with oom loft conv ct also incorporated yle roof. colou open to the well as an establishe tained gardens , ed terraces and warm biscuiters for €1.1 red walls ersio and as a generous Dooley A door off d vegetable garden and taupewith timb million.

The creep a home offic n to include two the kitchen gardens. and fruit picture-ra fruit trees Money Plus pages 4-5 er pane hall with bedroom leads to an e and a . il level The lling dence has er-clad sexagena acce inner kitch decked area outsi rian resi- ing side garage was bathroom. An exists, in a warm cream . The panels are pain to ity room with ss to a pantry, a store de the open en/living metamorp undergone an extra also , a util-plan room has hosis since fourth bedr rear garden acce ordinary transformative work converted in the by the owner in and were hand-craf ted canopy and bought it in a retractab ss, both this ted s.

However, fourth bedr steps dow assets domiciled in Ireland,its current of the front oom, with dual aspe and the tio areas le what sets oom/curr room and in the for a year, 2000. After living in owners from the ct views and side and well- n to terraced pathis ent There proje the loun they said in perm its submission that disrungard A guest WC kept lawn are two tiled, There are house level ct apart ge. of-th were gran also a num s complete ens. at this ission mod ted plan of detail and e-mill extension dation at to closingtopersonal information, and outs ber of discr beyond. s the acco is the tral, level; one is deco ern bathrooms exquisite this its current extend the tired bung ning ers have ide mmo ete level stora taste the ownrated with .

- grounds. warm, cream applied to such as names and271 addressge facilities sheds The exten alow of square metr tiona neucreate a tiles and l living space exce cont on the es of exce is also impr ded upper level of es, would involve the “risk walls with The locat . The of p- of the ptional quality. Havi family home othe emporary white the essive, parti plans sanitary original cost ng spent half r with black use of spac cularly in house ticularly ion is much sought fraud, kidnapping, blackmail, , designed by finish and whit ware, the Farro ed property of the house again bedroom e. There are two largeits clever growing among buyers with after, pare floor violence or intimidation” to , the and w & Ball’s Down s set unde is likely to families, Pipe grey tiles, a mod r a pitched double yet is with draw stron generous as it enjoy young and individuals. walls, Velux s a rusti g cluding ern white bath roof with in room rooms, whic windows. One a bath with main thoro a short stroll of Grey c feel “We see no legitimate justiof ughfare, an overheadsuite, instone end, featu h has a window the bed- rugby, fication for extending access to shower. at its gable res bespoke tennis and sailing club, mari s’ na, by the own built-in beds GAA swim this information to the public er made rants ming pool, shop clubs, the local dren’s sleep to accommodate s, scho at large and in the context of and their of storage overs and which have chil- short driveDart/bus services. ols, restautiger kidnappings . . . we think undernea The N11 is away too. th and addiplenty a More deta to page 2 tional agen ils t’s Wickloware available from the branch at 01-20103 00.

E

STRY)

(BIOTECH & PHARMA INDU

busine sspost.

HOW TECH IRISH SMES AR LOGY E US THE WNO AY THEYTO CHANGEING DO BUSI NESS

Ian Kehoe on Sean Quinn page 19

Fergal Phillips

that pages 13-15 claims but even so, Toyota

standard, level models is demand for the higher stronger than ever. customers buying “The trend towards levels of specificavehicles with higher evident over the more tion has become a number of reasons,” last two years for chief executive of Tormey, Steve said Toyota Ireland. sentiment post-re“First, consumer positive, resulting cession has been morethe most competin a move away from with entry-level itively priced models highalmost 83,000, which specification and a move towards this year stand at of the same period er-grade models with increased specifiis 28 per cent ahead Simi’s data. increase in the use the to cation. In addition, last year, according that consumers contract plans) means Market sources suggest at higher spec- of PCPs (personal more easily upgrade s can are increasingly looking from that customer higher levels of specifiwith a shift away a model with to in ification models, buyer increase car Every new relatively small entry-level options. for cation for a ts.” rear-screen heater their monthly repaymen takes a radio and of hire-purchase PCPs are a form granted today.

Toyota Corolla low monthly repayThe contemporary technology as agreement, with Irerepayment at the a lot more ack in 1973, Toyota ments and a balloon do not typically head- comes with motorists land grabbed the However, end. is new the final payment lines by offering its own the car until ‘K20’ Corolla saloon made. heatladjusted its PCP offers with a radio and Volkswagen has items for higher speced rear window, so that buyers opting of a ly finance can avail that were previous ification cars on example, For rate. t humdrum on found not lower loan repaymen , the entry-level

By Jack MPV hORGan-JOnes on the new Touran attracts an APR of family cars. and ian GuideR and a rising Irish trim called Trendline Fast forward 43 years an encouraging the better-equipped 5.9 per cent, while economy means there’s only for luxury are offered not TheHighline state has come under inComfortline and increase in demand, for high-end trim per cent.to water down 3.9pressure also tense with a rate of just cars and SUVs, but some 30 per cent thatrules t that would put that It’s expected new that would reveal levels and equipmen opt for the Highline now buyers willthe of true owners of shell d forcomCorolla to shame. by this month previously accounte version, which panies, The Sunday Business Post Figures released earlierMotor Industry cent of sales.

Irish per the 3 of only of Society the can reveal. situation for sales t uplift in new This mirrors the (Simi) point to a significan far such as the Golfwere range, companies theSuch car registrations so other cars in shown car sales. Total new by last week’s Panama and Passat. en Ireland’s papers leak to have facilitated in Volkswag Sharing space is Skoda. tax shelters.

Valley in Dublin HQ in Liffeywidespread g and prodmarketin of head Lobby groups have been Ray Leddy, be the same trend can uct, believes that ’s range-topping found for the company said sales of its also Superb model, but the Octavia RS, have sportiest offering, past year. jumped up in the we 2015 in and 127 “In 2014, we sold cent increase). We sold 301 (a 137 per 31 again in 2016 by expect this to grow have 50 RS models per cent. We already orders in the system registered and 72 on 400 by close of with a plan to finish

B

Price €3.00

BmW

2016

ProPerty editor TINA -MARIE O’NE ILL

Stand ou t at DSo A king MEn S ar without SMARGET d a throne

businesspost.ie

April 10, 2016

of business mark Bradley, head

considerabl for fancier buyers are optidng rns n finfidence retu elsalas s cacon ey mod ession how th

page 12

e magazin

d, is dea news live Pr! HQ in Cork , at the Ford motors Darragh Kane longu believe Ciarán mcmahon, managing director at Ford motor Company

APRIL

Karl Deete complianc r on e: taxed if you do, fin you don’t ed if P12

F4R0-pEagEe

ck el ba Trav To cuba Time Regan

Can yo ng you anythi the read in paper?

our bedro om

20 pages of the best homes on the market Having sp

of the origient half Travel insurance special nal cost of th how to get the best package house ag e ain, the finished pr for you and your family op

erty is likely to draw strong int from buyeerest rs looking for stand-out a home

For advertising opportunities call +353 (0) 1 602 6000

Steve Tormey, chief

Index

Ireland executive, Toyota

Stock Take Investment Personal Finance Technology

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 22 239673_1C_SBP_AMA_ILA.indd 1

2 3 4-5 6-7

2016.” significant interest Ford also reported sports car. “Already, in its new Mustang Feargal Ward reached our shores, before the car even who pre-ordered s we had 30 customer off the plans’ so the Mustang ‘straight McMahon, managing to speak,” Ciarán told The Sunday Ireland, Ford of director Business Post.

8-9 has also experiAside from that, Ford t increase in demand 10 enced a significan cars. for well-specified 11 most evident with “This is probably

Motoring Careers Recruitment ss 12 The Week In Busine

tony ryan’s widow leaves €59 million in will

to page 2

are revolutionising ons in impacting operati stakeholders and HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE? unforeseen ways. me or request a in Strategic Growth To discuss the program Our part-time Diplom please contact Industry) will equip an application form, (Biotech & Pharma tools, 716 8080 or skills, knowledge, Deirdre Luby on (01) participants with the .ie required to tive perspec c email deirdre.luby@ucd techniques and strategi x problems. and manage comple analyse ely effectiv ment practices and COMMENCING JUNE 2016 It explores best manage The competitive for sustainingMagazIne the latest strategies science 22 life the in term long Ashton advantage over the

Women at work dressing for success

Monkstown,Park, Co. Dublin.

industry.

Waiting lists soar as 30,000 patients face six-month delays Lovely doubl

e fronte

d five bed family ing spacious T OPMEN accom. c. 177s home EDEVEL provid c.23sqm/2 L.IE/EX SCHOO 48sqft ECUTIVqm/1,905sqft + atticWWW.SMURFITquiet cul-de-sac of additional space.

Diploma in Strategic

Growth (Biotech

1 and Pharma) advert.indd

By Róisín BuRke

By susan Mitchell

Mairead Ryan, the wife of the late aviation figure Tony Ryan, left an estate valued at over €59 mil-

Almost 30,000 patients were waiting longer than six months for planned hospital care at the end of March, new

Nestling in with generous gardens to a seclu the 06/04/2016 condition with front, rear and side. ded well plante d further exten ample off street parkinPres. in excellent all amenities d to the side or rear (sub g & potential to and short stroll to PP). Close to to village & Asking PriceDART. BER D2.

National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).

Elective care is hospital care that is planned in advance, rather than being done in an emergency situation.

initial hospital appointment or outpatient appointment.

There were just under 400,000 people on outpatient waiting lists in hospitals across the country. Some 154,829

: €750,000

2 Sefton, Dun Laogha ire,

Co. Dublin.

Substantia l sqm/1765 four bed detached house c. 164 family living sqft in wonderful cond greens. Close. Exclusive developme ition ideal for nt with large sunny south to all amenities. Very open street parki east facing rear garde private and ng to the front. n plus ampl e off . BER D1.

13:56

Asking Price

: €625,000

87 Weirvie Stillorgan, w Drive, Co Dublin.

42

Attractive semiBarclay detached three c.106sqm/ Blackrock, Court, bed Co. Dublin. a fabulous 1,141sqft in very good residence secluded south Excellent oppo condition. Boas m which give rtunity to acqu west rear ts semidetached ire a to necessary obvious potential to garden of c.30 accom. c. 108s residence providinglovely four bed extend (subj planning perm Stillorgan villag ect & light filled. qm/1,063sqft whichspacious e & all amen ission). Close to both is well laid ities. BER E1 potential & Req. modernisation out to the rear, benefiting from c.12mbut oozing with 2 westerly garde x en suites Minutes from and Asking Price Blackrock villag off street parking. n : €570,000 e & all trans port links.

Asking Price

€460

27 Glencair Valley, Leo n Drive, Leopardstow pardstow n

n, Dublin 18.

Extremely well family home presented four bed sq/ft). Overl stretching to over 116semi-detached sq/m (1,25 the added ooking a large open green, no. 27 0 benefit of an facing and private rear extremely sunny south has BER D1 garden (c.13 west .5m long).

28/04/2016 20/04/2016 16:44 12:30

FAMILY LAW TEAM

mation.

BROPHY SOLICITORS Since its establishment in 1984, Brophy Solicitors has quietly yet defiantly established its reputation as a firm focused upon the fundamentals of humanity and equality in their quest for justice. Specialising in family law, employment law and human rights law, Brophy Solicitors seeks to disembroil any perceived wrongdoing via a dedicated and personable approach.

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

MANGAN & COMPANY SOLICITORS Avril has specialised experience in family law and has practised in this area for over a decade. In 2011 Avril set-up her own law firm, Mangan & Company Solicitors. The practice is a dedicated and specialised family law practice. In 2015 Avril was honoured to have won the Irish Law Awards Family Law Lawyer of the Year Award.

SUSAN WEBSTER, SUSAN WEBSTER & COMPANY SOLICITORS Susan Webster is Principal of Susan Webster & Company, Solicitors, a bespoke law firm established in 2012. The firm concentrates solely on family law and offers clients a 'Professional, Prompt & Personal' approach. Susan is a regular contributor to the media and won Law Society of Ireland Justice Media Awards in 2014 and 2015. She is also a proud volunteer with the Free Legal Advice Centre.

Sponsored by

23

12:30

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 23

29/04/2016 12:23

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 24 239433_1C_Iris Legal_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 20/04/2016 16:44 09:33

LEINSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UNDER 5 SOLICITORS DILLON SOLICITORS Dillon Solicitors are an innovative and energetic suburban law firm offering an excellent and committed service to a wide range of commercial and private clients. The firm has been a strong advocate in areas of practice management. It was the first firm operating solely in the Republic of Ireland to be accredited by Lexcel. The firm has recently been accepted as the sole Irish member of LawNet, which is a network of law firms committed to excellence in the delivery of legal services.

LEE & SHERLOCK SOLICITORS Lee and Sherlock is headed up by two experienced plain speaking, practical solicitors, Richard Lee and Dermot Sherlock.

Our focus is to provide practical legal advice to clients in plain language. The firm has a substantial practice portfolio in the areas of Business and Commercial law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury Law, Conveyancing, Family law, Probate and Wills.

JAMES MCSWEENEY SOLICITORS We are a progressive group with a focus on exceptional client care and work/life balance. The firm has a special interest in helping women who are victims of medical accidents. Resources are invested in achieving a reasonable solution to our clients' problems, at a fair cost and within a sensible timeframe.

HANAHOE & HANAHOE SOLICITORS We are a multi-faceted firm committed to evolving and modernising with developments in both society and law. Despite an increasingly competitive place, we are committed to the principles of client care, collegiality and we understand our duty, not only to our clients, but also to our colleagues, staff and the profession.

HOLOHAN LAW Holohan Law is a niche practice recognised as being experts in a number of areas. Our focus is to deliver timely, constructive advice and solutions for a reasonable fee. It is a 4-Partner firm. The key specialist areas in which we operate are Dispute Resolution, Professional Negligence, Personal Injuries Defence Litigation, Business & Commercial Law and Property Law.

Sponsored by

25

09:33

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 25

29/04/2016 12:23

A helping hand As a global insurer, it’s the job of our underwriting and product specialists to create products that are just right for our clients.

Our specialist knowledge across a wide range of products and direct access to our underwriting team means we can provide that extra helping hand when you need it most.

And with an “A” (Excellent) credit rating from A.M.Best. we’re the perfect partner for your business.

PROPERTY CASUALTY WARRANTY SPECIALITY RISKS

Contact us to find out more.

www.amtrustinternational.com

Call +353 (1) 775 2900 Call - 0844 845 6832

AmTrust International Underwriters Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 26 239696_1C_AmTrust_AMA_ILA.indd 1

IBFP000501042015

28/04/2016 21/04/2016 16:44 11:53

LEINSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OVER 5 SOLICITORS ORPEN FRANKS SOLICITORS Orpen Franks has a long and proud history coupled with an enthusiastic and progressive, future-minded team. We deliver technical excellence in the law, a capacity for innovative thought and a positive approach. Traditionally, our firm has been recognised as a leading property law practice and whilst we continue to represent strongly in the property arena, we have in the last 12 months successfully expanded across all departments in the firm and in particular, we have enlarged our Medical and Professional Negligence, Corporate and Intellectual Property and Commercial Property departments.

RENNICK SOLICITORS We are 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.

DANIEL SPRING & CO. SOLICITORS Daniel Spring & Co. was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full service law firm. Specialist practice areas include Employment Law, Healthcare (including Clinical Negligence), Family Law, Litigation, and Professional Regulatory Law. The Firm is widely recognised amongst practitioners and clients and has received a number of awards.

LAVELLE SOLICITORS Lavelle Solicitors is a multi-disciplined law firm based in Dublin 2.

Our solicitors provide quality legal advice accompanied with firstrate service delivery. Our clients include State authorities, financial institutions, international firms, SMEs and private clients, operating both in Ireland and other jurisdictions.

HUGH J. WARD & CO. SOLICITORS Hugh J. Ward & Co. Solicitors is a large dynamic law firm located adjacent to the IFSC at 9 Seville Place, Dublin 1. The firm comprises 51 members of staff who together bring a fresh mix of professional and practical experience as well as utilising state of the art technology to interface with client systems.

OSM PARTNERS OSM Partners are a progressive law firm with a focus on delivering services to clients based on knowledge, experience and quality. The firm offers a range of services including litigation, debt recovery, corporate and property to a broad range of clients from multi- jurisdictional corporates and lending institutions to private clients.

Sponsored by

27

15

11:53

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 27

29/04/2016 12:24

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 28 239672_1C_Kantar Media_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 27/04/2016 16:44 10:07

CRIMINAL LAW FIRM JOHN M QUINN & CO. SOLICITORS In 2015 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 they moved a number of significant cases that have created quite a body of new law.

JONATHAN DUNPHY & COMPANY SOLICITORS This leading criminal law firm has grown from strength to strength since its formation in 2005, defending and advocating on behalf of accused persons and organisations in court venues and Garda stations across the country, on all matters of a criminal nature including in some of the most complex jury. trials this country has ever seen. The practice forges the way in providing a professional tailored service based on excellence and experience in criminal defence law to both individuals and corporate bodies in Ireland and the UK.

MICHAEL J STAINES SOLICITORS Through continuing challenges to the justice system, the firm have been instrumental in shaping the law which has developed in relation to the protection of an individual’s rights from initial periods of detention through to the trial process. The team has consistently litigated for these rights, taking many cases which have shaped criminal law within this jurisdiction including the recent Avandenei drink driving case.

KOD LYONS KOD Lyons Solicitors is Ireland’s largest criminal defence and human rights firm. Based in Dublin we provide 24 hour legal services to clients across a range of criminal and regulatory cases at investigatory stage and in court proceedings. We conduct cases on behalf of clients across Ireland at all court levels.

CAHIR O'HIGGINS AND COMPANY 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 highprofile cases.

Sponsored by

29

10:07

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 29

29/04/2016 12:24

7418_Aon_IRISH_Protect & Evolve_Ad_v3_AW_7418_Aon_IRISH_Protect & Evolve_Ad_v3_AW_21/4/16 21/04/2016 16:10 Page 1

Protect & evolve

Evolve your business’s approach to risk.

Aon has been arranging Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance for the legal profession since 1978 and we only work with A rated insurers.

“You may not realise how much additional support we can offer a practice like yours. Not only do we use our bargaining power to help secure your PI cover, we also are here to offer you expert support should you need to make a claim.”

Gerry Conway (Director, Aon Risk Solutions)

Contact us and start evolving your approach.

So not only can you protect your practice with the PI insurance you need, you can evolve your approach to risk through our specialist resources.

Solicitors Call +353 (0)1 266 6400 Email solicitors.ir@aon.ie

Barristers Call +353 (0)1 817 5016 Email gerogina.couling@aon.ie

MacDonagh Boland Crotty MacRedmond Limited t/a Aon MacDonagh Boland is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

Registered in Ireland No. 5103 Registered Office: Metropolitan Building, James Joyce Street, Dublin 1.

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 30 239600_1C_AON_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 21/04/2016 16:44 16:30

SOLE PRACTITIONER - SOLE PRINCIPAL DILLON SOLICITORS Dillon Solicitors are an innovative and energetic suburban law firm offering an excellent and committed service to a wide range of commercial and private clients. The firm has been a strong advocate in areas of practice management. It was the first firm operating solely in the Republic of Ireland to be accredited by Lexcel. The firm has recently been accepted as the sole Irish member of LawNet, which is a network of law firms committed to excellence in the delivery of legal services.

GAYLE D PATTON SOLICITORS Gayle D. Patton is thrilled to be nominated again this year, as she marks the opening of her second office in Howth to add to her base in Blanchardstown. Gayle continues to deliver cost effective and efficient legal services in a down to earth and personal way.

SUSAN WEBSTER, SUSAN WEBSTER & COMPANY SOLICITORS Susan Webster is Principal of Susan Webster & Company, Solicitors a bespoke law firm established in 2012. The firm concentrates solely on family law and offers clients a “Professional, Prompt & Personal� approach. Susan is a regular contributor to the media and won Law Society of Ireland Justice Media Awards in 2014 and 2015. She is also a proud volunteer with the Free Legal Advice Centre.

IAN J. FOLEY & CO. SOLICITORS The firm offers general practice advice with a concentration on commercial, conveyancing and personal injury. Our success has been built on the implementation of a clear client focused strategy and a commercially minded approach to each transaction. This is complemented by the effective use of technology and high level of commitment to each client.

RICHARD GROGAN & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS The firm of Richard Grogan & Associates is a boutique law firm, which specialises in the areas of employment law, personal injury and employment related taxation issues. Richard founded the firm in 2009. The firm is a multi-cultural law firm providing our services to clients in English, Polish and Russian. While the firm is based in Dublin we represent clients throughout Ireland.

Sponsored by

31

16:30

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 31

29/04/2016 12:24

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 32 237843_1C_Documatics_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 21/04/2016 16:44 11:50

LAW FIRM INNOVATION AWARD ASHTOWN GATE SOLICITORS Ashtown Gate Solicitors is a special-purpose Firm established

by Holohan Law to deal with Personal Insolvency Act (PIA) matters. Bill Holohan, (author of several insolvency law textbooks), leads the team who have already established a number of legal precedents in both the Circuit Court and the High Court, including the first and second successful section 115 A Appeal under the 2015 Act.

HEALY CROWLEY AHERN At Healy Crowley Ahern, Killorglin, County Kerry, we strive to constantly challenge ourselves. We always seek to exceed client expectations, to deepen our specialisms and the quality of delivery of our services. We view the key to continued growth to be hard work, team communication and a dedication to excellence. Commitment to innovation is core to this and we are delighted to be nominated in the Innovation Category.

BYRNEWALLACE By nurturing a culture throughout the firm that consistently strives to improve the quality and efficiency of service to clients, ByrneWallace continually challenges itself to adopt the most innovative approaches to improve firm processes. The new ByrneWallace ‘Matter Management System’ is a cradle to grave workflow software solution developed to track the life cycle of a file from inception to closure. This process covers risk assessment, matter inception, enterprise resource management, value add and cost control and ultimately client feedback.

LAWONLINE LawOnline's expert platform uses a type of artificial intelligence technology to deliver over 150 dynamic and intelligent legal. precedents across business and personal law areas, enabling solicitors to draft highly bespoke legal documents online in a controlled and secure environment. Our low monthly subscription allows unlimited use of all document processes.

JAMES MCSWEENEY SOLICITORS We are a progressive group with a focus on exceptional Client care and work/life balance. The firm has a special interest in helping Women who are victims of medical accidents.

Resources are invested in achieving a reasonable solution to our Clients' problems, at a fair cost and within a sensible timeframe.

EVERSHEDS Eversheds Ireland is part of an international law firm with 55 offices in 28 jurisdictions. Being innovative in everything that we do has been a key driver of our success. We are recognised as a leading innovator for our international reach, our proactive approach to project management, our commitment to client relationships and for our quality and consistency of delivery of services.

Sponsored by

33

11:50

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 33

29/04/2016 12:25

• • • • • • • • •

Real-Time Transcript Streaming Digital Audio Transcription Disciplinary Hearings AGM & Board Meetings Public Inquiries & Confidential Meetings Tribunals Video Conferencing Facilities Secure Transcript Web Casting Same Day, Door-To-Door Transcript Delivery

Gwen Malone Stenography Services, The Law Library, 145-151 Church Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.

DX1071 Tel: 01- 878 2000 FAX: 01- 878 2058 After Hours: 087 249 1316 Email: gmalone@gmss.ie www.gmss.ie

239400_2L_Gwenmalone_Law Awards.indd 1

15/04/2016 14:44

SUPPORTING THE IRISH LAW AWARDS 2016

Finding creative and innovative solutions to Law Firm issues •Recruitment – across all legal sectors •Lateral Hires – Partners and Senior Associates •Mergers and Acquisitions •Partnership creation and dissolution I highly recommend Anne’s services – Michael Kelleher, Partner KOD Lyons Anne’s strategic advice has been very helpful to our success over the years – Harry Fehily Managing Partner Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors Thanks Anne for recruiting great people for our firm – Donogh McGowan Managing Partner Gerrard L McGowan 239852_2L_Anne Neary_AMA_ILA.indd 1

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 34

•Partnership succession •Solicitors’ regulatory issues

Contact me on: 086 1955919 or anne@anneneary.ie

Winner Innovation Lawyer of the Year Irish Law Awards 2012 27/04/2016 17:55

28/04/2016 16:44

SERVICE PROVIDER TO LEGAL PROFESSION AON Aon has long been the leading provider of Insurance and Financial Planning solutions to Legal Professionals in Ireland.

Multiple industry sources repeatedly name Aon as world’s best insurance intermediary, and best benefits consulting firm.

Understanding client needs and utilising Aon’s strength in the marketplace are key to sustaining this success.

LAWONLINE LawOnline's expert platform uses a type of artificial intelligence technology to deliver over 150 dynamic and intelligent legal precedents across business and personal law areas, enabling solicitors to draft highly bespoke legal documents online in a controlled and secure environment. Our low monthly

DIPLOMA CENTRE, LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND The Diploma Centre has provided continuing professional education and training to solicitors for over 18 years. Our primary aim is to offer high quality, relevant course content that meet the needs of legal practitioners in Ireland’s changing and competitive market for legal services, with an emphasis on

PROSALIS Prosalis has a long-standing relationship with the legal profession delivering a wrap-around IT service from a single touch-point. Our reputation for innovative cloud solutions has seen us shortlisted for several awards and more recently is attracting interest from other industries and the public sector.

Our clients are demanding and customer care is central to our company ethos where ‘the extra mile comes as standard’.

subscription allows unlimited use of all document processes.

efficient, welcoming customer service.

GALWAY SOLICITOR’S BAR ASSOCIATION Bar Associations were traditionally dormant for most of the year except for organising the odd Law Ball or golf outing. However given the increased demands being placed on solicitors in respect of continuing professional development, a unique opportunity has emerged for bar associations to develop a support service to their members. Over the last 10 years, the Galway Solicitors Bar Association which is the representative organisation for solicitors in the City & County of Galway has risen to this new role. As part of this new role, the GSBA has provided various services ranging from organising free CPD seminars to assisting colleagues with Law Society complaints and claims. While the association is voluntary, non-remunerative and quite onerous, the committee have found it to be very rewarding in development professional relationships with colleagues around the country and beyond.

TENDERSCOUT TenderScout unlocks government contracting revenue streams by simplifying the tasks of finding, qualifying and responding to business opportunities. Our innovative technology and deep understanding of what it takes to win competitive contracts work in harmony to efficiently increase win-rates for professional service firms.

35

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 35

29/04/2016 12:25

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 36 239496_1C_LawOnline_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 20/04/2016 16:44 12:29

EMPLOYMENT LAW TEAM-LAWYER OF THE YEAR BEAUCHAMPS Beauchamps’ employment team works with a mix of domestic and international clients, advising them on the full range of legal issues that arise during the employment relationship. The team, led by Dermot Casserly, is passionate about employment law and is committed to providing a responsive, pragmatic and costeffective employment service.

PURDY FITZGERALD SOLICITORS Purdy FitzGerald Solicitors is a Business Law Firm with offices in both Galway and Dublin, specialising in Employment Law. Our team of solicitors represent our wide-ranging client base throughout all the Employment Law Forums and offer expert legal advice to both employers and employees. Our expertise and dedication to excellence has resulted in our exemplary reputation in this area, nationwide.

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

With unrivalled experience advising large domestic and international clients, both private and public, across all industry sectors, the team is particularly renowned for its excellence in client service and proven track record advising on complex and novel employment issues.

RONAN DALY JERMYN Ronan Daly Jermyn is one of Ireland’s leading full-service law firms. With a unique geographic footprint, including offices in Cork, Dublin, Galway and London, the firm offers market-leading expertise with the benefit of local access. Our 220 staff includes 100 lawyers who handle a full range of transactions, for both private and public clients, across a broad range of industry sectors.

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.

DANIEL SPRING & CO SOLICITORS Daniel Spring & Co. was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full service law firm. Specialist practice areas include Employment Law, Healthcare (including Clinical Negligence), Family Law, Litigation, and Professional Regulatory Law. The Firm is widely recognised amongst practitioners and clients and has received a number of awards.

Sponsored by

37

12:29

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 37

29/04/2016 12:25

ATTENTION LITIGATORS

Wouldn't it be nice to be told when Provincial Circuit Court Lists were published?

Or when they issue the High Court Call-Over? against you before they were served?

Or when Orders are perfected?

Over 600 litigators no longer need to spend time on courts.ie looking for information that may or may not be there - because we send it to them S av e t i m e , r ed u c e r i sk , s tay a h e a d of t h e g a m e

MyLegalDiary

TM

An Ir i sh c ompany by solicitors for solicitors

www.mylegaldiary.ie

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 38 239358_1C_My Legal Diary_ILA Brochure.indd 1

info@mylegaldiary.ie

(01) 9012662

28/04/2016 07/04/2016 16:44 12:09

MUNSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR OVER 5 SOLICITORS SWEENEY MCGANN SOLICITORS Sweeney McGann has developed an outstanding reputation as a modern, innovative, vibrant and progressive law firm. We have become one of the most dynamic and forward thinking firms in the Mid-West region attaining numerous prestigious accolades, with a reputation for business savvy and building strong personal relationships with our clients.

ERNEST J. CANTILLON SOLICITORS The firm of Cantillon Solicitors have been nominated for the awards of Legal Website of the Year and Munster Provincial Law Firm of the Year (over five solicitors). We are honoured, privileged and indeed, humbled to be nominated. It is such a privilege to be recognised by one’s peers. We are deeply appreciative.

MCCULLAGH WALL SOLICITORS McCullagh Wall is a dynamic business-focussed law firm based in Cork. The firm was established to combine the strengths of Adrian Wall’s expertise developed as a corporate lawyer with leading Irish firms with Harry McCullagh’s extensive general practice experience. McCullagh Wall continues to experience significant year-on-year growth and has built a team of high calibre solicitors.

39

12:09

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 39

29/04/2016 12:26

O Sullivan FULL SUM14_Layout 1 16/05/2014 16:37 Page 1

O Sullivan FULL SUM14_Layout 1 16/05/2014 16:37 Page 1

e info@o o sullivanantiques.com 43-44 Francis Street Dublin 8, Ireland 454 1143/453 9659 51 East 10th Street New Y Yo ork, N.Y Y. 10003 10 212 260 8985 e newyork@osullivanantiques.com e info@o o sullivanantiques.com 43-44 Francis Street Dubwww.osullivanantiques.com lin 8, Irel and 454 1143/453 9659 www .osullivanantiques.com 51 East 10th Street New Y Yo ork, N.Y Y. 10003 10 212 260 8985 e newyork@osullivanantiques.com

www.osullivanantiques.com www.osullivanantiques.com

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 40

28/04/2016 16:44

MUNSTER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR UNDER 5 SOLICITORS CADOGAN O'REGAN SOLICITORS Cadogan O’Regan Solicitors based in Tralee, County Kerry is a firm with a reputation grounded on experience and professional skills, a real understanding of clients’ requirements and an ability to provide a practical and prompt service with a resolve to work as trusted advisers.

LYNCH SOLICITORS We comprise a youthful team driven by experience, steeped in academia with a pragmatic bent. We function as a boutique onestop-shop law firm in a paperless and technology driven work environment – very much a firm of the 21st century. We have a highly motivated and customer friendly team with an emphasis on risk assessment.

CAHIR & CO. SOLICITORS As a long standing, second generation award winning law firm based in County Clare for over forty years, Cahir & Company Solicitors have developed a reputation for excellence in the delivery of legal services and client care. A two time winner of the FBD Clare Business & Excellence Award for Professional Services and Customer Service, the firm takes a client centric approach to delivering legal support and services to private clients and businesses. The firm embraces Technology and Innovation in continuing to build a modern practice steeped in the traditional values of the legal profession. Cahir & Company Solicitors is a partner led firm with a particular focus in the areas of Hospitality & Licensing Law, Business & Commercial Law, Succession & Senior Law and Conveyancing & Property transactions.

MCCARTHY + CO. SOLICITORS McCarthy + Co is a niche nationwide online practice specialising in personal injury and medical negligence litigation. The firm was first in Munster to achieve Q9000 Gold Standard, won Best Legal Website at the Irish Law Awards 2014 and best small firm in Munster at the Irish Law Awards 2015.

PG MCMAHON SOLICITORS PG McMahon Solicitors have over 50 years’ experience in providing expert legal services to a core customer base in Limerick and North Kerry and increasingly to clients around the country. We provide practical advice focussed on getting the best results for clients in light of personal circumstances and desired outcome.

HOLOHAN LAW Holohan Law is a niche practice recognised as being experts in a number of areas. Our focus is to deliver timely, constructive advice and solutions for a reasonable fee. It is a 4-Partner firm. The key specialist areas in which we operate are Dispute Resolution, Professional Negligence, Personal Injuries Defence Litigation, Business & Commercial Law and Property Law.

41

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 41

29/04/2016 12:26

“DELIVERING CONTENT-DRIVEN CPD CONFERENCES & SEMINARS” EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HOUSE, DUBLIN 2

12 TH

MAY 2016 9am -1pm

 The Do’s & Don’ts of Disciplinary Procedures  Social Media in the Workplace  Legitimate Defences in Unfair Dismissal Claims  Practical Aspects to the Working Time Legislation  Conducting Investigations in the Workplace

26 TH

DATA PROTECTION UPDATE 2016 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HOUSE, DUBLIN 2

MAY 2016 9am -1pm

 Implications for Data Protection after Schrems  The Impact of the New Regulation on Enforcement  Navigating the New EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)  Key impacts of the new law on your business

WHAT OUR SPEAKERS HAVE TO SAY:

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAVE TO SAY:

“Their conferences are always worth attending as a speaker.

They attract great contributors and the topics themselves are consistently thought-provoking”

“I have attended a number of different conferences but the Irish Conferences would be one of the preferred ones due to the high calibre of speakers”

“The marketing of the event and the organisation on the day were very professional and everything ran very smoothly”

“Great speakers!“

“Great to get the opportunity to share views with participants.

Great feedback which helps me keep apace with reality”

“I think they’re very good. Keep ‘em coming!“

“Very interactive discussions“

To book your place, visit www.irishconferences.ie E: chris@irishconferences.ie Tel: (01) 432 2273 Find Us on ILA Brochure.indd 42 Irish2016 Conferences 2016 Advert_Law Awards.indd 1

and 28/04/2016 15/04/2016 16:44 14:52

PUBLIC SECTOR TEAM – LAWYER OF THE YEAR BLAKE & KENNY SOLICITORS Blake & Kenny Solicitors are located at 2 St Francis Street Galway since 1892 and are honoured to be shortlisted as finalist for “Public Sector Team 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.

EVERSHEDS The Eversheds Public Sector Team has extensive experience in advising a wide range of clients including statutory bodies, public bodies and regulators. They work seamlessly with clients to provide expert advice in the field of public regulation and are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and strategic service.

BYRNEWALLACE ByrneWallace’s multi-disciplinary Public Sector team delivers a fully integrated and extensive range of services, from advising on high-level strategic, policy, compliance and regulatory matters to operational matters. With over 30 years’ proven experience, the team advises clients in Government and Local Government, Health, Financial Services, Broadcasting & Communication, Transport, Tourism, Energy & Natural Resources, Education, councils, unions and not-for-profits.

HIQA HIQA’s legal team is an integral part of Ireland’s health and social care regulator. The legal team provides expert legal and regulatory advice and support. We respond to enforcement and emergency needs across the country as well as supporting the critical patient safety work of HIQA. HOLMES O’MALLEY SEXTON HOMS’ public sector team consists of 11 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. It represents a number of state bodies in providing a full suite of legal services, and currently acts in high profile cases on behalf of the Irish Greyhound Board, third level educational institutions, the Private Security Authority and the Child and Family Agency.

CHIEF STATE SOLICITOR’S OFFICE, JUSTICE AND CRIME SECTION A constituent part of the Attorney General’s Office, the Chief State Solicitor’s Office is the principal provider of professional legal services to the Attorney General, all Government Departments/Offices and certain other State agencies. Its mission: to provide the highest standard of professional legal services as economically and efficiently as possible.

43

14:52

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 43

29/04/2016 12:26

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 44 239432_1C_Lincoln_AMA_ILA.indd 1

28/04/2016 21/04/2016 16:44 11:49

DUBLIN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR ORPEN FRANKS Orpen Franks has a long and proud history coupled with an enthusiastic and progressive, future-minded team. We deliver technical excellence in the law, a capacity for innovative thought and a positive approach. Traditionally, our firm has been recognised as a leading property law practice and whilst we continue to represent strongly in the property arena, we have in the last 12 months successfully expanded across all departments in the firm and in particular, we have enlarged our medical and professional negligence, corporate and intellectual property, and commercial property departments.

PARTNERS AT LAW Partners at Law has become one of the most well-known firms in County Dublin. PALS is a mid-sized general practice firm, offering a wide of range of services to the private client, but concentrating on the core areas of conveyancing, probate, family, crime, employment and civil litigation. With seven solicitors it offers a dedicated team-centred service focussing on the particular personal needs of the client.

REDDY CHARLTON SOLICITORS Reddy Charlton is a leading medium-sized commercial law firm founded in 1908. Despite its long heritage, it continues to adapt as a dynamic legal firm. Its passionate and talented lawyers have a wealth of experience in creatively meeting its clients’ needs, exceeding expectations and consistently delivering service of the highest quality.

LAVELLE SOLICITORS Lavelle Solicitors is a multi-disciplinary law firm based in Dublin 2. Our solicitors provide quality legal advice complemented by first-rate service delivery. Our clients include State authorities, financial institutions, international firms, SMEs and private clients, operating both in Ireland and other jurisdictions.

DANIEL SPRING & CO. SOLICITORS Daniel Spring & Co. was established in 1996 by Donal Spring and is a full service law firm. Specialist practice areas include employment law, healthcare (including clinical negligence), family law, litigation, and professional regulatory law. The firm is widely recognised amongst 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.

Sponsored by

45

11:49

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 45

29/04/2016 12:27

Proud Sponsor of the Irish Law Awards 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Congratulations to all of our accredited and member firms nominated for awards

Promoting innovation, quality and profitability for Law Firms in Ireland NEW FOR 2016 IT Infrastructure Audit with our partners Brandon Global IT

For further information contact Julie Brennan E: jbrennan@lrsinstitute.com W: www.lrsinstitute.com

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 2016.indd 46 239437_ILR_1C_IB_ILA 1

28/04/2016 20/04/2016 16:44 16:56

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises and honours an individual lawyer’s outstanding contribution to the law over a significant period of time. The recipient will be held in high regard within the legal community and will have significant accomplishments in the law to his or her credit. The Lifetime Achievement Award recipient embodies the significant influence that one lawyer can exert within the legal community. This lawyer will have gained the respect and admiration of his or her peers and clients through an unwavering dedication to the principles of the law.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

2015 Barry St. John Galvin 2014 Maurice Gaffney 2013 Rory O'Donnell 2012 Moya Quinlan Sponsored by

AIB PRIVATE BANKING IRISH LAW AWARDS JUDGING PANEL DR. EAMONN G. HALL Chairman, AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards Judging Panel ARRAN DOWLING-HUSSEY B.L. BART DALY Consultant to AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards JOHN COSTELLO Consultant, Orpen Franks KEITH WALSH, SOLICITOR Former DSBA President Current Council Member, Law Society

KEVIN O’HIGGINS Solicitor Immediate Past President of the Law Society of Ireland MICHAEL V. O’MAHONY Past President Law Society MICHELE O'BOYLE Junior Vice President Law Society and Partner O'Boyle solicitors

Sponsored by

PHILLIPA HOWLEY Head of Treasury and Legal Services, AIB Private Banking RICHARD HAMMOND Partner, Hammond Good Solicitors ROSEMARIE LOFTUS Managing Partner, Bourke Carrigg & Loftus Solicitors STUART GILHOOLY Partner, HJ Ward & Co.

47

16:56

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 47

29/04/2016 12:27

SPECIAL MERIT AWARD The judging panel of the Irish Law Awards selects the Special Merit Award recipient. It recognises a person or organisation that has made a significant and noteworthy contribution to the law.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

2015 Dr Thomas B Courtney 2014 Ernest J. Cantillon Solicitors 2013 Geoffrey Shannon 2012 Northside Community Law Centre Sponsored by

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR The Law Firm of the Year Award honours an outstanding firm of solicitors who have demonstrated in an exemplary manner an exceptional achievement or achievements in the law during 2015. This award will showcase the award-winning law firm as epitomising the ideals of the legal profession in Ireland.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

2015 Eversheds 2014 William Fry 2013 Mason Hayes & Curran 2012 William Fry Sponsored by

48

ILA 2016 Brochure.indd 48

28/04/2016 16:44

He’s not doing his banking.

We are.

You free up time for what really matters when you let someone else take care of things – especially when you know they’re experts. So why not do the same for your banking? From executing simple, day-to-day tasks to providing ongoing financial advice, we can help.

Talk to AIB Private Banking today.

Call Patrick Farrell, Head of AIB Private Banking, on 086 023 2868 or visit privatebanking.aib.ie Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Typically our clients have an annual salary or income which exceeds €250,000.

02541RO Event Resize A4Awards FP.indd 1 ILA 2016 Brochure Cover.indd 3 Brochure.indd 239442_1C_AIB_IB_Law 1

15/04/2016 10:28 27/04/2016 15/04/2016 16:08 12:25

ILA 2016 Brochure Cover.indd 4

27/04/2016 16:08