Commercial Clients

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

We provide a comprehensive range of litigation services tailored to the needs of our corporate clients.

A core focus of our practice lies in Defence Litigation and Claims Management.  We are proud to be among a select group of firms representing some of Ireland’s leading insurance providers.

Our litigation team also advises on a broad spectrum of matters.  We recognise that effective dispute resolution plays a vital role in corporate risk management and business continuity. With extensive experience and a proven track record, we provide strategic, results-driven representation to our commercial clients in defamation actions, employer liability claims, occupier’s liability disputes, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency.

We navigate a wide range of complex litigation matters, consistently delivering practical solutions aligned with our clients’ business objectives.

We handle complex litigation across a diverse range of matters with precision, consistently delivering practical solutions that align with our clients’ strategic business goals.

Our core strengths are:

  • Defence Litigation
  • Occupiers Liability Claims
  • Employers Liability Claims
  • Public Liability Claims
  • Defamation Claims
  • Insolvency/Bankruptcy
Defence Litigation

We are dedicated to protecting our clients’ rights and reputations through strategic, results driven defence litigation. Our experienced team combines deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of the challenges individuals and businesses face when disputes arise. We represent some of the most prominent insurers in Ireland and the UK in defence litigation, particularly in the area of retail and hospitality, providing trusted and high-quality representation across a broad range of claims.  With meticulous preparation in a timely manner, and a commitment to excellence, we stand firmly by our clients at every stage of the legal process.

Our Defence Litigation Services include:

  • Insurance Defence Litigation
  • Occupiers Liability Claims
  • Employers Liability Claims
  • Public Liability Claims
  • Defamation Claims
  • Contract Disputes
  • General Civil Litigation Defence
Commercial Property Law

We have extensive experience in commercial property law and our team advise on all commercial property matters including:

  • Acquisition and Disposals of all types of commercial property
  • Commercial Property Development & Investment
  • Hotels, Public Houses, Golf Clubs and Leisure Industry
  • Property Finance and Secured Lending
  • Intoxicating Liquor Licensing
  • Commercial Property Construction Issues
  • Joint Ventures and Consortiums
  • Commercial Leases and Landlord and Tenant issues
  • Multi Unit and Multi Use Development Schemes
  • Office and Business Parks
  • Shopping Centres
  • Nursing Homes
  • Housing Estates


We have both the knowledge and the experience required to provide a specialist service to our clients.

Employers Liability Claims

We provide a comprehensive range of employment law services tailored to the needs of all our clients.

Employment law in Ireland governs the relationship between employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment, workplace safety, and the protection of employee rights.

Whether you are an employer seeking guidance on regulatory obligations or defending a Workplace Relations Commission claim or an employee in need of support and guidance, understanding your legal rights and responsibilities is critical. Our team provides expert advice to help navigate this complex and constantly evolving area of law.

Our Employment Law Services include:

  • Unfair Dismissal and Constructive Dismissal
  • Drafting and Reviewing Employment Contracts / Redundancy Contracts
  • Workplace Policies and Procedures
  • Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
  • Bullying, Harassment and Workplace Investigations
  • Equality and Discrimination Claims
  • Employment Law for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups
  • Representation before WRC) and Labour Court
  • Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) and Business Transfers
  • Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures
  • Employment Law Training for Employers and HR Professionals
Licensing

We act in all aspects of licensing law for the hospitality industry in Ireland. We advise on and represent clients in particular on the following:

  • Restaurant Certificates
  • Special Restaurant Certificates
  • Dance Licences
  • Hotel Licences
  • Seven Day Ordinary on Licences for Pubs
  • Exemptions, Extensions, Music, Singing Licences
  • Retailers Off Licences
  • Extensions and variations of licensed areas
  • Renewals, complaints and prosecutions
  • Festivals licensing and bar agreements


All businesses involving the sale of alcohol in Ireland are highly regulated and subject to licensing laws. Expert advice should always be sought on renewals of licences, leases of licensed premises and business starts ups in this industry.

Our insight and experience will help you to achieve the most efficient way forward for your business and ensure a smooth and trouble free transaction.

Corporate and Commercial Law

Strategic thinking, clear drafting and excellent negotiation are our core skills when advising on corporate and commercial transactions. Our commercial team work on a pragmatic and results-orientated basis and are accustomed to working with established business clients and new start up businesses. We provide a wide range of commercial and corporate law services to clients including:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
  • Joint Ventures
  • Franchising/Distribution/Agency Agreements
  • General Commercial Agreements
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Share Purchase/Sale Agreements
  • Asset Purchase/Sale Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements


We offer sound, commercially astute advice.

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord & Tenant Law is an extremely complex area. When entering a lease, both the landlord and the tenant need to be fully advised of the rights and obligations being created.

These leases can contain extremely onerous clauses if not carefully negotiated on behalf of a tenant. From a landlord’s point of view, the benefit of such a long lease must also be weighed against the granting of renewal rights and also against important VAT considerations. Therefore, it is essential that both a landlord and tenant obtain specialist and expert advice before entering a commercial lease.

We have advised clients regarding a wide variety of landlord and tenant legal issues including retail, pubs, offices, factories, and warehouses.

We offer specialist advice on all areas of  Landlord & Tenant Law including:

  • Drafting & negotiating long term and short term commercial leases
  • Retail & Hospitality Leases
  • Break clauses
  • Breach of terms & conditions
  • Change of use
  • Surrender of lease
  • Renewal of leases & establishing the rights to a new lease
  • Rent arrears & ejectment
  • Management Company Concerns
  • Freehold Purchase
  • Assignment of leases & landlord’s consent
  • Sale of business premises as a going concern

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