Healthcare and life sciences in Ireland

A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP remains best known for international investment into Ireland's life sciences sector, along with patent and other types of litigation, regulatory enforcement and the structuring of healthcare and life sciences entities. It has advised clients in many of the largest M&A transactions and corporate restructurings of recent times, including private equity and venture capital investments. It also advises a range of non-European Economic Area (EEA) clients on regulatory and compliance obligations in Ireland. Cliona Christle  is joint head of the life sciences and healthcare group, and is a recognised leader in the field. Ronan Lyons is noted for M&A and private equity transactions in the area and John Whelan specialises in regulatory, contentious and commercial matters. Senior associate Róise Nic Ghráinne is noted for regulatory and litigation matters.

Praxisleiter:

Cliona Christle; Ronan Lyons


Weitere Kernanwälte:

John Whelan; Sheena Doggett; Alan Casey; Stephen Quinlivan; Róise Nic Ghráinne; Andrea Hannon


Referenzen

‘In depth knowledge of healthcare and tenacity in dealing with claims.’

‘Cliona Christle has over 30 years’ experience and is a very safe pair of hands.’

‘The ALG team have a blend of corporate and industry experience and a corporate memory that is invaluable for a business like ours that doesn’t have in-house legal. They represent our interests and respond in a timely and professional manner. We trust the team to have our backs in any scenario.’

Kernmandanten

Endo


Laya Healthcare


Karl Storz Se & Co


Smith & Nephew


Nabriva Therapeutics


Jeffries


Insmed Ireland


Malin Corporation


SyBridge Technologies


Amgen


Abbott Laboratories


Prothena Corporation


Alcon


RVL Pharmaceuticals


Nursing Homes Ireland


Sloane Helicopters


SynOx Therapeutics


Neuromod devices


Novartis Pharma


Agilio Software Bidco


Perrigo Company


Astora Women’s Health Ireland and Astora Women’s Health


Phoenix Pharmahandel


Exponent Private Equity


Michael McAteer, Grant Thornton


Medtronic


Iterum Therapeutics


Fountain Healthcare Partners


Felix Pharmaceuticals


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Endo International on its US Bankruptcy Chapter 11 sale process of Endo International PLC and its Irish subsidiaries.
  • Advised Exponent Private Equity on all Irish law aspects of the purchase of|Chanelle Pharma, including corporate, healthcare and life sciences regulatory, finance, employment & pensions, property and competition law.
  • Advised Medtronic on the entry into a definitive agreement to expand its AI-driven partnership with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox has demonstrated real commitment to the healthcare and life sciences sector, landing it a long list of prominent multinational clients. M&A, regulatory and compliance, product liability, IP and data protection are all part of the firm’s full-service approach to the sector. head of the life sciences group Colin Kavanagh is a prominent figure in corporate, commercial and regulatory issues, while Joanelle O’Cleirigh is highly-rated for her knowledge of the healthcare sector and is an established name in investigations, inquiries and disputes. Elected to the partnership in January 2024, Kylie Dollard is another key specialist in life sciences M&A and corporate transactions. Life sciences M&A expert Bridget Clinton and healthcare specialist Kate O’Donohoe are also pivotal members of the team. Ryan Ferry has left the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Joanelle O’Cleirigh; Colin Kavanagh


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kylie Dollard; Bridget Clinton; Kate O’Donohoe


Referenzen

‘Colin Kavanagh is an expert in his field. ’

‘Joanelle O’Cleirigh is friendly and approachable, and always able to make herself available at short notice.’

‘The team has a deep understanding of the healthcare sector, particularly the hospital sector which we are in. The people in the practice have extensive knowledge of the area and vast experience of every aspect of it.’

Kernmandanten

Allergan


Alnylam Switzerland


Amgen


Becton Dickinson


Biogen


Biogen Idec International


Blackrock Healthcare Group


Bristol-Myers Squibb


Burst Oral Care


CareChoice


Cencora


Chanelle Pharmaceuticals


Child and Family Agency (Tusla )


Cofinimmo


Daiichi Sankyo Ireland


EU Meds Direct


Food Safety Authority of Ireland


Foundry Innovation and Research 1


Galapagos


Gilead Sciences


GlaxoSmithKline


Healthhero


HSE


Iredale Cosmetics


Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association


Johnson & Johnson


Kenesis Health Technologies


Leo Pharmaceuticals


Mallinckrodt


Mater Private Hospital


Medical Council


Moderna Switzerland


Monsanto


MSD


National Maternity Hospital


Novartis


Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland


Nursing Home Ireland


Organon


PatientMPower


Peppy Health


Private Hospitals Association


Procter & Gamble UK


Quest Diagnostics


Religious Sisters of Charity


Sanofi/Genzyme


Siemens Healthcare


SmileDirectClub


South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics


Spectral MD


St. James Hospital


Stewarts Care


Symbios UK Ltd


Tallaght Hospital


TÜV Rheinland LGA Products


UMPC Group


Valeant/Bausch Health


Vertex Pharmaceuticals


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Chanelle Pharma on its sale to Exponent.
  • Advised IPHA on the impact and prospective implementation of the EU pharma legislative proposal.
  • Advised the first lien creditors of Endo on their proposed acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the Endo Group.

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP

Byrne Wallace Shields has demonstrated a significant commitment to health services and social care with a sizeable team that handles cases in District Courts all the way up to the Supreme Court. Its healthcare work covers child protection, health and social care to mental health and care of the elderly and vulnerable adults. It frequently advises health and social care agencies, hospitals, private healthcare providers, service providers, and regulatory and professional representative bodies. Sinéad Kearney SC heads the health and social care team and is a leading figure in child protection and child care law. The firm also has a sizeable team of lawyers that specialise in life sciences, covering start-ups, strategic partnerships, licensing matters, supply chain issues, clinical and regulatory strategies, IPOs and exits. The immensely experienced Colin Sainsbury heads the life sciences department, noted for his experience in M&A transactions and commercial matters, as is Catherine DowlingOlive Doyle specialises in mental health law and Eoghan Wallace is an expert in child protection and child care law.

Praxisleiter:

Colin Sainsbury; Sinéad Kearney SC


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eoghan Wallace; Catherine Dowling; Olive Doyle; Patrick McClean; Alan Doyle; Catherine Cusack


Referenzen

‘Colin Sainsbury provides a great level of engagement. ’

‘Diverse team of lawyers who are highly experienced and with excellent knowledge.’

‘Olive Doyle brings immense experience, gravitas and professionalism to the table and provides excellent leadership for her team. Alan Doyle is also a wise adviser and steers well.’

Kernmandanten

Neuromod Devices


Priothera


Xeolas Pharmaceuticals


Versono Medical


Warburton Technology


European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)


Q3 Medical Devices


Univet


Juvenescence (Europe)


Phibro Animal Health


B. Braun Hospicare


Avectas


Artugen Therapeutics


Selfsense Technologies


StatisticaMedica


Teagasc


Miravo Healthcare (formerly Nuvo Pharmaceuticals)


Ionics Life Sciences


Uplift Health


Endowave


Zymeworks Inc.


Kora Healthcare


Immunocore


CardiacBooster


Pumpinheart


Rose Pharma


Arok Healthcare


Tonisity International


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Brepco Biopharma in relation to its licence and supply agreements with Piramal Critical Care (PCC) for the use of Neoatricon ® for the treatment of hypertension in neonates, infants and children under 18 years of age.
  • Advised StatisticaMedica on the negotiation and successful conclusion of a number of services agreements with leading multinational life sciences companies.
  • Advised Priothera on commercial contracts, board related matters, further funding rounds, both debt and equity, and its ESOP related matters.

Hayes Solicitors LLP

Hayes Solicitors LLP is at the forefront of the healthcare sector, with a sizeable team and number of leading practitioners. The firm is best known for clinical defence litigation, including catastrophic injury cases and high-volume claims. It has acted for the Medical Protection Society for over 60 years and the State Claims Agency for more than 20 years. It represents Dental Protection and a range of other significant bodies. Mary Hough is a leader in medical negligence defence and Stephen McGuinness is also highly rated for catastrophic injury claims. Louise O’Rourke is rated for catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases, while Martha Wilson is noted for maternity cases. Katy Meade is a qualified solicitor and nurse, who frequently represents the State Claims Agency.

Praxisleiter:

Mary Hough


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Louise O’Rourke; Stephen McGuinness; Katy Meade; Martha Wilson


Referenzen

‘Hayes Solicitors is the leading firm in the defence of clinical negligence actions. The team at Hayes is very skilled and experienced and there is great in depth strength within the team. ’

‘When using Hayes in the defence of clinical negligence actions, you are guaranteed to get one of the firm’s partners to supervise the litigation and to bring critical appraisal to the litigation tactics and strategy. This is unique and marks Hayes out from its peers.’

‘Martha Wilson and Stephen McGuinness impress. Mary Hough is a very impressive leader of the team and instils the values of ethics, professionalism and efficiency in all of the work that the team produces.’

Kernmandanten

State Claims Agency


Medical Protection Society


Dental Protection Limited


Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland


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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has demonstrated a wide-ranging commitment to the healthcare and life sciences sectors, covering key areas such as medical litigation, intellectual property (IP) matters, corporate transactions, regulatory issues and product liability. The healthcare litigation team handles a significant volume of high-value clinical negligence claims. It continues to act for the Clinical Indemnity Scheme of the State Claims Agency and frequently handles cases before the fast-track Cervical Check Tribunal. In life sciences, the firm regularly advises clients on venture capital fundraisings and M&A transactions, while in healthcare it also often advises on M&A transactions and development projects in the nursing home sector. Life sciences regulatory and product liability matters remain central to the practice. Kevin Power is an experienced figure in catastrophic injury claims and cervical screening cases. Michaela Herron leads the life sciences team and has a focus on regulatory compliance, product safety and product liability. Gemma Coady and Keelin Cowhey frequently handle cases for the State Claims Agency. Ciara Deasy is another medical defence specialist. Martin Kelleher heads the corporate team and has an excellent record in life sciences transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Kevin Power; Michaela Herron


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Martin Kelleher; Keelin Cowhey; Gemma Coady; Ciara Deasy; Mark McCabe; Katie McAuliffe; David Hickey; Jamie Gallagher; Jennifer Henry; Aisling Morrough


Referenzen

‘Thoroughly enjoy working with Michaela Herron and Jamie Gallagher – so easy to communicate with, very professional and at the top of their game.’

‘Both Keelin Cowhey and David Hickey always make themselves available immediately to troubleshoot real time issues that arise in the hospital setting. They are always on hand to provide advice and support in an emergency.’

‘As a regulatory consultant in the medtech industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Michaela Herron and Jamie Gallagher on several projects. Their deep understanding of the complex regulatory landscape in medtech, combined with their strategic insight, sets them apart. They bring a powerful combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and a collaborative approach. Their ability to navigate complex regulatory and compliance issues with precision while consistently aligning legal strategies with the client’s business objectives has been invaluable. Their strong communication and client-focused mindset has ensured successful outcomes on the projects we’ve worked on together, making them trusted advisers for medtech clients.’

Kernmandanten

Clinical Indemnity Scheme of the State Claims Agency


Quest Diagnostics Incorporated


Health Service Executive


Child and Family Agency (Tusla)


The Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland


The Irish Medical Council


St Patrick’s Mental Health Services


Medisec/MedPro


Voluntary Healthcare Forum


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Emeis Ireland (formerly Orpea) on the sale and leaseback of three brand-new nursing homes to Healthcare Activos, marking Healthcare Activos’ first entry into Ireland.
  • Acted for Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals and Neuraxpharm Ireland in the defence High Court litigation involving Biogen MA Inc and Biogen International.

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP's international focus and commitment to the life sciences sector has brought it a wealth of top clients in the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors, leading to a steady pipeline of transactional, corporate advisory and regulatory advisory instructions. It has continued to work on some of the highest value cross-border transactions in the sector The firm is also a healthcare litigation heavyweight, especially medical malpractice and product liability litigation, while also having a strong presence in healthcare transactions, including a number of recent hospital and nursing home deals. Litigator Rebecca Ryan is a leader in healthcare, disease and product liability cases. Kate McKenna is a key figure for life sciences regulatory matters, while David Fitzgibbon is at the forefront of life sciences M&A, along with John Coary. Emma Doherty specialises in corporate governance for both healthcare and life sciences businesses.

Praxisleiter:

Rebecca Ryan; Emma Doherty; Kate McKenna


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David Fitzgibbon; John Coary


Kernmandanten

Aerogen


Agilent Technologies


Arena Pharmaceuticals


Astrix Technology


BioIQ


Bon Secours Mercy Health


Centrient Pharmaceuticals


Chemocentryx


Ethypharm SAS


Grifols


Horizon Therapeutics


Impulse Dynamics


Innocoll Biotherapeutics


LifeScan


Linneaus


Macquarie Asset Management


Medtronic


Mercer


Novo Nordisk


Novo Holdings


Novartis Pharma


Nefro Health


Neuraxpharm


Emeis (formerly Orpea)


Ottobock


Owens & Minor


PTC Therapeutics


ProKidney


Proveca


Royalty Pharma


Singapore Biotech


Schrodinger


Sports Surgery Clinic


Trinity Biotech


Texas Medical Centre


Veritas Genetics


WaterWipes


Wellster


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised on all aspects of the proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics by Pillartree.
  • Advised Macquarie Asset Management in relation to its agreement to acquire the Beacon Hospital Group.
  • Advised Medlab and Sonic Healthcare Ireland, and their insurers, in relation to a number of complex and high value negligence actions arising from Cervical Check screening.

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a broad-based healthcare and life sciences practice covering IP and regulatory issues to product liability, licensing, M&A, spin-offs and strategic alliances. It has a particularly strong reputation in product liability cases, having acted for clients in many of the biggest cases over the last 20 years. It has also landed instructions in most of the large patent disputes in the area and has a solid record in medical malpractice and clinical negligence cases. Roddy Bourke is highly-reputed for product liability cases and mass tort claims. Fiona O’Beirne has vast experience in patent disputes in the medical device, pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical sectors, with Shane O’Brien also prominent in this area. David Lydon has an extensive background in life sciences M&A.

Praxisleiter:

Roddy Bourke; Fiona O’Beirne; David Lydon


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paul Lavery; Adam Finlay; Garreth O’Brien; Shane O’Brien; Catherine Derrig


Referenzen

‘Paul Lavery is an excellent lawyer in this area and we find him to be very innovative and solution focused at all times.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Fiona O’Beirne and Shane O’Brien. They are very responsive and have ample experience at least in the field of life sciences patent litigation. They have provided us with template drafts of evidence we need to obtain in very short order.’

‘I have valued the ability to have calls with them at short notice and obtain clear advice during the call. This helps limit costs for the client. ’

Kernmandanten

Pfizer


Bristol Meyers Squibb


VHI


Biogen MA Inc and Biogen International


Alkermes Pharma Ireland and Alkermes


Mainstay Medical Holdings


Life Healthcare Group Proprietary


Genuity Science (Ireland)


Hayfin Capital Management


Sterimed Infection Control


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted for Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland in the defence of a Commercial Court patent/ SPC revocation action brought by Norton (Waterford).
  • Successfully represented Biogen in defending Commercial Court patent revocation and infringement proceedings against Neuraxpharm.
  • Represented Pfizer in Commercial Court (Intellectual Property and Technology Division) patent proceedings commenced in May 2023 by ModernaTX relating to Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine.

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP has an evenly balanced practice with strength in both healthcare and life sciences. It remains active in clinical, professional and product liability claims before all courts, along with patent litigation and product liability disputes in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sectors. It has an established team in the life sciences regulatory sphere and an outstanding record in life sciences M&A (including headline cross-border transactions) and commercial work. Laura Scott  heads the life sciences team and is a leader in patent disputes, with Charleen O’Keeffe and Colette Brady also having extensive experience in the area. Margaret Muldowney  and Fiona Barry are experienced figures in clinical negligence and Mary Cooney is noted for product liability cases.

Praxisleiter:

Margaret Muldowney; Laura Scott


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Charleen O’Keefe; Colette Brady; Fiona Barry; Mary Cooney; Barry Murphy


Referenzen

‘Efficient, responsive and empathetic.’

‘Mary Cooney is exceptional. She has been dealing with a complex, long drawn out series of medicolegal challenges, both civil and criminal. Her advice has been wise, knowledgeable, proactive and empathetic. She has always been prompt in response to my concerns and always available.’

‘William Fry is the go-to law firm for us when making investments in Ireland.’

Kernmandanten

Clinical Pathology Laboratories


Bayer


Moderna


Eli Lilly


AstraZeneca


Boehringer Ingelheim


Bayer Cropscience


Amgen


Edwards Lifesciences


RCSI


Medical Protection Society


Uniphar Plc


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Clinical Pathology Laboratories in well over 100 professional negligence claims, which continue to be brought against the screening programme and contracted laboratories.
  • Acted for Bayer in defence of patent revocation proceedings brought by Sandoz and its Irish subsidiary Rowex concerning a dosage patent in respect of the compound rivaroxaban.
  • Advised Beacon Medical Holdings & Sayum Holdings Corporation on the sale of Beacon Medical Group Sandyford, Okinawa and Beacon Blackthorn to Macquarie Asset Management

Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP

Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP is a leader in healthcare litigation, acting for major clients such as the State Claims Agency, Health Service Executive (HSE) and Medisec. In the sector, the firm has an outstanding record in catastrophic medical negligence, professional negligence, and product liability. It has handled a series of major disability cases and broader social care matters in recent years. Eamon Harrington is a prominent figure in medical negligence defence, while Patrice O’Keeffe is also rated for medical and professional negligence claims, with an emphasis on alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Alison Kelleher, Yvonne Joyce, Katharine Kelleher and Hilda O’Keeffe are also key partners. Lebeau Jonker is also active in multiple cases.

Praxisleiter:

Eamon Harrington


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Patrice O’Keeffe; Alison Kelleher; Yvonne Joyce; Katharine Kelleher; Hilda O’Keeffe; Lebeau Jonker; Cliona Kenny


Referenzen

‘Superb strength and depth of team – evidence of a collaborative approach ensuring consistency of advice. Impressive access to partners with excellent response and turnaround times. Have developed a client-friendly in-house structure to written advices which emphasises the key takeaways and recommended next steps, but also provides the detailed reasoning and resources for reference.’

‘Eamonn Harrington, for example, has perhaps the greatest ability I have ever seen to reduce 2000-3000 pages of material down to 1-2 pages of clear and concise analysis. He can predict with stark accuracy the pathway of a case and in the context of indemnity and insurance this is perhaps the most valuable skill one can have.’

‘Katharine Kelleher is a universally acknowledged leader in this area. She is trusted implicitly throughout the national health service, and has access to a range of individuals which allows her to see off what would otherwise be a great deal of very expensive litigation. Cliona Kenny was a standout member of the firm, and that is now recognised in her election to the partnership. She is managing mass litigation in the disability arena exceptionally well. Lebeau Jonker spans mental capacity, secure care of the most at risk children, and disability litigation.’

Kernmandanten

State Claims Agency


Health Service Executive (HSE)


Medisec


Allianz Insurance


Irish Public Bodies Insurance


MedPro


Tusla – the Child and Family Agency


Bon Secours Health System


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Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland‘s healthcare litigation team acts for a variety of health insurers, private and public hospitals, along with umbrella organisations. This practice includes malpractice cases including catastrophic birth injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses and misdiagnoses. The life sciences group handles a variety of transactional and regulatory matters, including M&A, venture capital fundraisings and commercial contracts. Consultant Emma Meagher is an experienced figure in clinical negligence claims, with senior associate Brian Connolly also impressing clients.

Praxisleiter:

Pamela O’Neill


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Emma Meagher; Brian Connolly


Referenzen

‘Eversheds team has a few new members over the past 18 months. The blend of new and old is proving excellent and service is better than ever.’

‘Emma Meagher has huge experience in healthcare and is very personable and excellent with clients. Brian Connolly has joined the team and is dogged in getting good results for the client. His experience is excellent.’

‘Good collaboration between their teams and the client’s multidisciplinary team.’

Kernmandanten

Allianz


Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance


AIG Europe


FBD Insurance Group


St Vincent’s Private Hospital


St Michael’s Hospital


Blackrock Clinic


Galway Clinic


Hermitage Clinic


Highfield Healthcare


Mater Private Hospital


Beacon Hospital


St. Francis Hospice


Kingsbridge Hospital


UPMC Aut Even Hospital


UPMC Kildare Hospital


UPMC Whitfield Hospital


Aerogen


Aspen Pharma Ireland


Head Diagnostics


Vivasure Medical


Webdoctor


Jigsaw


Clanwilliam Health


Portman Healthcare


Owens & Minor


Highlight-Mandate


  • Instructed on behalf of Allianz’s insured, a private hospital, involving a care pathway case.
  • Acted for Allianz in James Temple Smithson v The Blackrock Clinic.

Kennedys

Kennedys has an active presence in clinical negligence and product liability claims, representing a range of insurers, medical service providers and umbrella organisations, along with medical product manufacturers and healthcare professionals. It has continued to act for clients in catastrophic injury claims and large product liability cases, and represents medical professionals in negligence proceedings before the Medical Council; it remains closely involved in CervicalCheck misdiagnosis claims. Joanne O’Sullivan is a prominent figure in clinical negligence defence and product liability claims, along with legal director Shanna Dunne.

Praxisleiter:

Joanne O’Sullivan


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Shanna Dunne; Olan Kelleher


Referenzen

‘Responsiveness, engagement, timeliness and quality of advice and assistance.’

‘Exceptionally able, effective and courteous, in particular partner Joanne Sullivan, legal director Shanna Dunne and associate Olan Kelleher. ’

‘The team is very approachable and goes above and beyond for clients, including providing value added services. ’

Kernmandanten

DePuy International


Finsbury Orthopaedics


Johnson & Johnson


Medlab Pathology


Sonic Healthcare (Ireland)


State Claims Agency


Highlight-Mandate


  • Defended a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in a high value clinical negligence claim relating to allegedly negligent back surgery.
  • Defended a consultant surgeon in a high value clinical negligence claim relating to complications arising from an amputation.

RDJ LLP

RDJ LLP is a significant player in healthcare litigation, along with transactions, regulatory compliance and data protection matters in the industry. It has a large team dedicated to clinical negligence claims, acting for a range of statutory bodies, health insurers, healthcare operators, hospitals and physicians. It is particularly known for its expertise in catastrophic birth injury cases and frequently represents the State Claims Agency.  Padraic Brennan, Fergal Dennehy and Imelda Tierney are experienced figures in clinical negligence, while Peter Groarke has extensive professional and clinical negligence expertise, along with regulatory experience in the nursing home sector. Diarmaid Gavin and JP Gilmartin have a background in life sciences M&A.

Praxisleiter:

Padraic Brennan; Fergal Dennehy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Imelda Tierney; Peter Groarke; JP Gilmartin; Diarmaid Gavin; Ruth Finnerty; JP Gilmartin


Referenzen

‘Knowledge of litigation is outstanding and the team applies this to great effect in resolving actions satisfactorily.’

‘Fergal Dennehy and Peter Groarke are unsurpassed in their field. Both are experienced practitioners with insight and know how. They deal well with difficult situations and are renowned as go to litigators. ’

‘This team provides a superlative service and is innovative in embracing technology and in collaborating with counsel. Their work is always of the highest standard and delivered efficiently.’

Kernmandanten

State Claims Agency


Bons Secours Health System


Liberty Insurance


Allianz


Travelers Insurance


Mater Private Cork


St Lukes Nursing Home


Care Choice


Whitfield Private Clinic


RSA


Berkshire Hathaway Insurance


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Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard has an established presence in both healthcare and life sciences. It is particularly noted for its regulatory and administrative expertise, representing a number of administrative bodies and regulatory bodies. The firm is also strong in IP and data protection matters in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, along with M&A transactions, employment issues and real estate deals in both the healthcare and life sciences areas. Ronan O’Neill is a senior litigator with a background in medical and medical regulatory cases. David Hackett is a key figure for IP and data protection matters, while Stephen McLoughlin is noted for fitness to practise inquiries and judicial reviews.

Praxisleiter:

Ronan O’Neill


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stephen McLoughlin; David Hackett


Referenzen

‘The team makes every effort to fully understand our business and priorities which is demonstrated by their focused, responsive and helpful advice.’

‘Stephen McLoughlin’s experience in the field is evident from his knowledge and skill when he provides practical, measured and solution-focused advice. ’

‘The team are very responsive and provided an excellent service throughout the transaction they worked on for us.’

Kernmandanten

Health Products Regulatory Authority


Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland


Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland


Johnson & Johnson


Medisec Ireland


DABL


St John Ambulance Ireland


Connemara Biomedical Holdings


Seroba Life Sciences


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Johnson & Johnson on a range of trade mark issues.
  • Acted for the HPRA in a number of cases involving individuals who allegedly suffered personal injuries as a result of taking the Pandemrix vaccine.
  • Advised Bartra Healthcare on the sale and leaseback of a portfolio of nursing homes.

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird's status as a global titan in life sciences is evident in the nascent Dublin office, where it represents a number of major multinationals on contentious and non-contentious IP matters, data protection and regulatory issues. The Dublin team frequently works with colleagues around the world on headline cross-border instructions. It is especially active in trade mark infringement and patent revocation matters. In partners Michael Finn and Ann Henry, the latter joining in February 2024, it has two senior IP specialists who are deeply embedded in the life sciences sector. Deirdre Kilroy leads the commercial team and also has a major focus on life sciences.

Praxisleiter:

Ann Henry; Michael Finn


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Deirdre Kilroy


Kernmandanten

Merck


Sandoz and Rowex


Sharda Cropchem


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Merck in relation to a trademark infringement, breach of contract and passing-off claim against Merck Sharp & Dohme.
  • Acted for Sandoz and Rowex in patent revocation proceedings against Bayer Intellectual Property.
  • Acted for Sharda Cropchem & Ors in preliminary injunction and patent infringement proceedings listed in the IP & Technology list of the Commercial Court.

Carson McDowell

Carson McDowell has a major presence in clinical negligence defence, now with an established team in Dublin and other senior members that split their time between Belfast and Dublin. The Medical Protection Society and Dental Protection are key clients with the team frequently engaged to defend high-value clinical negligence claims. Jacqueline McAleese  is head of clinical claims, splits her time between Belfast and Dublin, and has defended a number of actions in the Dublin market. Sinéad Keavey heads the Dublin office and has extensive experience in defending clinical negligence claims brought against consultants and general practitioners. Kathleen Byrne and head of the dental claims team Francesca Lowry are also key partners.

Praxisleiter:

Roger McMillan; Jacqueline McAleese; Leigh Linton; Sinéad Keavey; Francesca Lowry; Kathleen Byrne


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stephanie Kidney; Ciara Fitzpatrick


Referenzen

‘This team provides a very professional and efficient service and is up to date with all the latest technology and innovation.’

‘Stephanie Kidney is a stand out member of the team.’

‘Hardworking, tough, smart, and insightful. Able to get into the weeds, without getting lost in them. ’

Kernmandanten

Medical Protection Society


Dental Protection


Association of Optometrists


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DAC Beachcroft Dublin

DAC Beachcroft Dublin has deep connections to numerous health and social care organisations and is a recognised force in medical defence litigation. It also continues to represent a range of London market insurers that write Irish risks in the medical market. Niamh McKeever leads the healthcare and medical malpractice department and has evolved her practice from being almost exclusively focused on State Claims Agency work to now representing a multitude of international insurers that write Irish healthcare risks.

Praxisleiter:

Niamh McKeever


Referenzen

‘The expertise and diligence of Niamh McKeever at DAC Beachcroft was without compare in other legal firms. Ms McKeever and DAC Beachcroft’s performance surpassed other firms, in terms of expertise in healthcare regulatory frameworks, diligence and commitment.’

‘I found that Niamh McKeever in DAC Beachcroft DAC was peerless in terms of her knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks and legislation, advice on tactical matters related to stakeholder negotiation and coordinating legal with public affairs strategies.’

‘Great service and excellent value for money. ’

Kernmandanten

State Claims Agency


Medical Protection Liability Company (MPLC)


Medical Defence Union (MDU)


NHS Resolution


Enstar Group Limited


Beazley


AXA XL


Irish Association of Physical Therapists (IAPT)


CNA Hardy


Allied World Assurance Company (Europe) dac


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted for the State Claims Agency in successfully defending a public hospital against a claim of substandard surgery and follow-up by a plaintiff with pre-existing diplegic cerebral palsy.
  • ‘Acted for Beazley in acting for a defendant accused of disclosing a plaintiff’s personal data without consent, resulting in alleged mental health issues.
  • Acted for MPLC in representing a private hospital at a three-day inquest into the death of a former patient with a complicated medical history, resulting in a verdict of medical misadventure and anticipated legal proceedings.

DLA Piper Ireland LLP

DLA Piper Ireland LLP has a burgeoning life sciences practice in Ireland, particularly in relation to IP and patent litigation. Data privacy, competition, M&A, regulatory matters and product liability are also core elements of the firm's life sciences offering. It has an extensive list of international life sciences clients. IP partners Aoife Murphy and Gavin Woods have a significant focus on the life sciences sector, which includes multiple patent actions before the Commercial Court.

Praxisleiter:

Maura Dineen; Aoife Murphy; Darach Connolly


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gavin Woods


Kernmandanten

Mylan


University Pittsburgh Medical Centre Ireland (UPMC)


Applied Process Company Limited


Medtronic plc


Dexcom


Sarepta Therapeutics


Syneos Health


Eurofins Biomnis Ireland


Medica Group


Bristol Myers Squibb


Haemonetics Corporation


Global Diagnostics Ireland


Wuxi Biologics


BioNTech manufacturing


Janssen Biotech


Merck Sharp & Dohme


Novartis


Eurofins Biomnis Ireland


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  • Acted for BioNTech in alleged patent infringement proceedings brought by Moderna against both BioNTech and Pfizer relating to the alleged infringement of two patents relating to MRNA technology.
  • Advised Janssen Biotech on PI and infringement proceedings before the Commercial Court
  • Advised Dexcom on a number of matters related to the protection and commercialisation of its key intellectual property.

Philip Lee LLP

Philip Lee LLP has a history in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. It continues to frequently advise on the statutory powers and duties of healthcare providers and regulators under Irish healthcare regulations. It has landed a number of new clients in the pharmaceutical industry. Having practised in Ireland and the UK, Marie Kinsella is an experienced healthcare specialist with a background in patient safety issues through to healthcare investigations. Anne Bateman and Ronan Dunne  lead the pharmaceutical and life sciences team.

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‘I find the approach of the team from Philip Lee to be very professional, but helpful in a friendly way. All aspects of the work is fully discussed and clear advice given for me to consider and decide what action I want to take. I do not feel preached at or talked down to. I feel I am very part of the process. Although this is a modern firm, it is the old fashioned values I appreciate more than anything else.’

‘I work largely with Marie Kinsella. I find her extremely easy to work with and helpful. She guides firmly, but is willing to discuss options and wants to learn from my expertise. I feel very comfortable that I am getting the best advice to allow me to fulfil my duties.’

‘The practice is very responsive. Any queries we have sent them are promptly managed and we have received clear information which is easily understood to those outside of the legal profession.’

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Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP has steadily developed its standing in healthcare and life sciences since the launch of its Dublin office in 2017. The office is still primarily known for patent litigation work, especially where it represents generic companies. It is also active in medicines regulatory advice and IP portfolio advice. The firm has also made an impression in healthcare transactions, particularly in the dental, veterinary, fertility and pharmacy sub-sectors. Maureen Daly has joined the firm as head of IP from Beauchamps LLP and IP specialist Karen Gallagher has been promoted to the partnership. Dorian Rees is also noted for healthcare transactions, alongside the more experienced Neil Keenan. Ann Henry left the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Karen Gallagher; Maureen Daly; Neil Keenan; Dorian Rees


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maeve O’Brien


Referenzen

‘Pinsent Masons have a thorough understanding and appreciation of startups/SME’s and an empathy for them. They have good experience in the life sciences space in relation to fundraising and acquisition/exit. Outstanding for general corporate advice.’

‘Neil Keenan and his team (including Maeve O’Brien) were able to put the necessary legal structure and framework around our dealings, all the while steadfastly protecting our shareholders interests. A particular strength of theirs – and Neil, in particular – which helped us immensely here, I believe, is their strategic thinking.’

‘They are in tune with what the market is looking for.’

Kernmandanten

Sandoz


ReproMed


Ocuco


BlueDop Medical Group


Apposite Capital


Erisbeg


Teva Pharmaceutical Industries /Norton (Waterford)


Accord Healthcare


Bupa (Healthcare)


Latch Medical


Duality Healthcare


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  • Advised Teva on the successful invalidation of BMS’ patent/SPC in respect of apixaban/Eliquis® before the High Court.
  • Advised Sandoz on its buy-out of Rowa’s 50% shareholding in Rowex.
  • Represented Accord in defence of patent infringement proceedings brought by Novartis.