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.
Healthcare and life sciences in Ireland
A&L Goodbody LLP
Praxisleiter:
Cliona Christle; Ronan Lyons
Weitere Kernanwälte:
John Whelan; Sheena Doggett; Alan Casey; Stephen Quinlivan; Róise Nic Ghráinne; Andrea Hannon
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‘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
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‘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 Dowling. Olive 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
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‘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.
Referenzen
‘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
Highlight-Mandate
- 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.