A&L Goodbody LLP has a fully-rounded insurance practice led by four dedicated partners and one of counsel. It has an established presence in establishment and market entry matters, through to M&A transactions and restructurings, regulatory issues, crisis management and enforcement, and data protection. Head of the insurance and reinsurance group James Grennan is a senior practitioner with an outstanding record, particularly in regulatory, establishment and market entry matters, with insurance M&A and portfolio transfers specialist Laura Mulleady and insurance advisory and transactions expert Sinéad Lynch also having formidable reputations. Stephen Quinlivan is another key insurance M&A partner.

Arthur Cox has a leading presence in corporate insurance, including large transactions and regulatory matters. The firm’s insurance and reinsurance team advises a range of life and non-life insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, private equity houses and industry associations. It has an established contentious insurance practice too, including financial lines, professional indemnity, product liability, public/employer liability, cyber liability and income protection insurance. Of counsel Stephen D’Ardis leads the insurance practice and has an established record in M&A transactions, portfolio transfers, reinsurance, and regulatory matters. Joanelle O’Cleirigh, Michael Twomey and Richard Willis  are noted for insurance disputes. Elizabeth Bothwell has retired.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has an established team with strength in both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly rated for insurance disputes and claims, including having a strong presence in representing retail clients in personal injury, public liability, and defamation claims. The firm also has extensive expertise in data breaches, construction claims, healthcare and professional indemnity, along with corporate insurance and regulatory matters. Liam Flynn has extensive experience in corporate insurance, including asset sales, investigations, corporate governance and regulatory issues. Deirdre Munnelly is rated for the defence of public and employer’s liability, motor and product liability claims. Rachel Kavanagh leads the insurance and risk team and Rowena Fitzgerald is noted for her regulatory expertise.

Matheson LLP has substantial teams of insurance disputes and corporate insurance specialists. It has an extensive record in large-scale coverage disputes, multi-claimant litigation, property damage claims, cyber breaches, and insurance regulatory litigation. The firm is also at the forefront of investigations and regulatory matters, along with corporate matters and transactions. It has continued to advise on some of the biggest deals in the market for top insurers, along with portfolio transfers and group reorganisations. It has an established presence in corporate governance and general regulatory issues.  April McClements is a leading insurance disputes specialist, especially in coverage disputes, while Aisling Kavanagh is making a further impression in the field. Karen Reynolds is also noted for insurance regulatory cases. Darren Maher is at the forefront of corporate insurance matters, along with Gráinne Callanan, with Elaine Long  providing further senior expertise within the partner ranks.

McCann FitzGerald LLP has an illustrious client base of top insurers and reinsurers, which it frequently advises on transactions, regulatory matters and disputes. It remains closely involved in business interruption claims, along with coverage disputes and insurance administration. The firm has further developed its reputation in ESG-related issues, financial sanctions, outsourcing and bulk annuity buyout transactions. Portfolio transactions are another large source of engagements for the firm. Darragh Murphy is leading figure in insurance regulatory matters and Brian Quigley stands out for his expertise in insurance disputes. Catherine Derrig is rated for healthcare disputes and professional negligence, while Helen Kilroy is a senior practitioner with an extensive record in professional negligence. Stephen Fuller is a key name for insurance transactions. The team’s partnership ranks were expanded with the promotion of Clare Gillett, Conor Cunningham and Gerard Sadlier.

William Fry LLP has a longstanding presence in corporate and regulatory insurance matters, including insurtech, ESG and sustainable finance, along with more traditional M&A transactions and portfolio transfers. It has remains active in large-scale M&A transactions and establishments of new insurance and insurance-related businesses, and continues to be noted for coverage disputes and other insurance claims. Eoin Caulfield leads the insurance and reinsurance department and has a primary focus on transactions and regulatory issues, as does Ian Murray. Paul Convery  is a senior litigator with a background in insurance claims and coverage disputes. Immensely experienced senior consultant John Larkin provides additional gravitas to the department. Consultant Niall Campbell is also noted for his portfolio transfer expertise. The team also employs an actuarial consultant to advise on transactions and compliance matters.

Addleshaw Goddard has a large team of insurance specialists with an extensive background in regulatory issues, including establishment and authorisation, asset reconstructions and acquisitions, regulatory audits, corporate governance and other regulatory matters. It has a fine record in insurance M&A and the development of new products. The firm also has strong contentious credentials in professional negligence, policy disputes and other claims; it is seeing further growth in subrogated actions, including significant business disruption and property damage claims. Head of the insurance regulation team, Garrett Miller is highly rated for the establishment and authorisation of insurers. David Cantrell , Caoilfhionn Ní Chuanacháin and Paul Dempsey are noted for insurance disputes, including professional negligence.

Beale & Co LLP specialises in insurance and construction, particularly the defence of claims against professionals and financial lines. It has a background in acting for insurers and policyholders in defending professional negligence claims against all key non-medical professions. It has demonstrated further expertise in coverage disputes and broader commercial cases, and remains on the panels of numerous larger insurers and has further extended its list of panel appointments. Tara Cosgrove is a senior figure in professional negligence claims, claims under directors and officers (D&O) policies, product liability claims and employment disputes. Niamh Loughran is a professional negligence specialist, defending claims against engineers, architects, surveyors, brokers and solicitors. Sarah Conroy is another professional indemnity expert.

Byrne Wallace Shields, formed in early 2025 following the merger between legacy firms LK Shields Solicitors LLP and ByrneWallace LLP, is especially known for insurance disputes. It is also rated for representing insurers, brokers and MGAs in non-contentious engagements, including regulatory matters and applications to the Central Bank of Ireland. It has a strong focus on professional indemnity, aviation insurance disputes, construction-related claims, coverage disputes, healthcare cases and employers liability claims. Shane Neville has a primary focus on professional indemnity and Ian Lavelle is building the firm's standing in construction, aviation insurance and cyber insurance cases. David Naughton is an experienced figure in insurance regulation.

DAC Beachcroft Dublin leverages the international firm's standing in the insurance sector and has one of the largest personal injury defence teams in Ireland, covering public, employers, product and motor liability claims. The office has also developed further expertise in travel claims defence and has built a counter fraud service for personal injury claims. It has an enviable and long list of insurance clients and has strong connections to London Market insurers. Louise O’Reilly is close London Market insurers and specialises in policy coverage and cyber, property, D&O and financial institutions disputes. Rowena McCormack and Aidan Healy are at the forefront of cyber breach response and data protection. Niamh McKeever is a prominent name in medical malpractice and clinical risk claims. John Sheehy is a leader in personal injury defence, with David Kennedy  providing further expertise in this area.

Dillon Eustace has a broad-based insurance practice covering product liability, motor, personal injury, D&O, business interruption and professional indemnity claims, along with aviation and marine cases. It has remained active in coverage claims in the aviation and other sectors, and continues to be rated for professional indemnity and personal injury matters. The regulatory group has a fine record in business and product launches, regulatory approvals and compliance. Head of the financial regulation practice, Keith Waine is a prominent figure in regulatory issues in the insurance sector, including third party administration arrangements, fitness and probity, corporate governance, anti-money laundering, and data protection. Paul Breen heads the litigation and dispute resolution department and has a long track record in policy coverage, motor claims, employers liability, public liability and product liability. Peter Bredin, John O’Riordan and Rachel Halligan are rated for contentious matters, including large coverage disputes.

Eversheds Sutherland has continued to expand its insurance offering, transforming from a sole focus on claims handling to a practice that also encompasses  transactions and advisory matters, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. It has experienced a significant uptick in regulatory advice. It also remains active in its traditional forte areas of professional indemnity, employers liability, public liability, D&O and business interruption claims. Pamela O’Neill continues to represent clients in major negligence proceedings, data breach matters, insurance regulatory disputes and investigations.Dermot McEvoy and senior associate Aidan Kirrane have further developed the firm’s presence in construction cases. Stephen Barry is also rated, particularly for regulatory investigations, and Emma Meagher is an experienced name in clinical negligence.

Hayes Solicitors LLP has a significant presence in clinical negligence defence with a team of 34 solicitors, including eight partners. It remains active in major catastrophic injury and cerebral palsy claims along with a large volume of other cases. Key clients include the State Claims Agency, Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Dental Protection. Product liability is another forte for the team and it remains noted for employer liability and public liability claims. Mary Hough leads the large healthcare team and has a formidable record in catastrophic injury claims, with Joe O’Malley, Louise O’Rourke, Robbie Slattery and Stephen McGuinness also having outstanding reputations.

Holmes O'Malley Sexton specialises in defending motor, employers liability, public liability and property damage claims. Professional negligence, business interruption claims, cyber and data privacy cases, and D&O are also core parts of the practice. The firm is further noted for subrogation claims and policy coverage advisory matters. Managing partner Harry Fehily remains highly rated, along with Robert Kennedy, who specialises in catastrophic personal injury cases. Donal Creaton has a fine reputation too. Anna Owens and Wayne Finn  have also led many of the firm's top cases.

Kennedys has brought its globally leading name in insurance to the Irish market. It has continued to make an impression in business interruption and income protection cases, along with construction and property insurance, political risks and financial lines, and personal injury and clinical negligence. Transport and logistics are also fortes for the team. Andrew McGahey is a prominent name in financial lines, including D&O and financial institutions professional liability, along with property and business interruption cases. David Strahan leads the liability team and Hugh Kennedy is a key figure for shipping insurance. Joanne O’Sullivan heads the healthcare team and Noel Devins specialises in professional indemnity claims in the construction sector.

 

RDJ LLP is best known for its expertise in professional negligence, especially claims against insured solicitors, architects and other professionals. It also has extensive expertise in the defence of claims under employers' and public liability insurance. Managing partner Jamie Olden is an established figure in professional indemnity defence work in cases involving accountants, architects, solicitors, barristers and insurance brokers. Richard Martin is also rated for professional indemnity and coverage cases, while Peter Lennon is noted for aviation liability claims. Uilliam Ó Lorcáin is another key partner with strong links the London Market.

Beauchamps LLP frequently acts for large insurers in connection with coverage, liability, quantum and strategy. It has an established record in professional indemnity, public liability and employers' liability claims. Ciara Murphy heads the insurance dispute resolution team, which has landed recognition for its work in coverage disputes and claims against professionals working in the construction industry.

Carson McDowell is a big player in clinical negligence, both in Belfast and Dublin. It has steadily grown its Dublin office in recent years, while many senior members of the firm split their time between north and south of the border. Much of its work in Dublin centres on the Medical Protection Society, along with other clients such as Dental Protection. It has also grown its market share of personal injury cases. Managing partner Roger McMillan is a senior figure in clinical negligence, splitting his time between Belfast and Dublin. Jacqueline McAleese  is head of clinical claims and also splits her time between Belfast and Dublin. Head of the Dublin office Sinéad Keavey is another prominent clinical negligence specialist and Cathal O’Neill is noted for personal injury.

Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has a fully-rounded contentious insurance practice with strong expertise in professional liability, public liability, employer’s liability, personal injuries claims, product liability, property liability and motor claims. Eamon Harrington is noted for professional negligence and medical negligence. Daniel McLoughlin is another senior practitioner in defending employer liability, public liability and motor claims. Patrice O’Keeffe is noted for professional negligence and medical negligence.

Fieldfisher represents a range of domestic insurers, international underwriters and self-insured entities in connection with catastrophic personal injury claims, coverage disputes, motor claims, property damage claims, cyber and data protection claims and subrogated recovery claims. Killian O’Reilly is an experienced litigator with an extensive background in insurance cases, particularly casualty and professional negligence claims. Director Neil Cahill provides further senior expertise in defending against personal injury claims.