A&L Goodbody LLP’s white-collar criminal law team is renowned for its expertise in handling high-profile internal and external investigations, regulatory actions, and criminal trials, with experience in matters ranging from environmental regulation breaches to corruption allegations. The team represents prominent companies and individuals across the financial services, construction, and manufacturing sectors. The team is jointly head by the duo of Kenan Furlong and Joe Kelly, who provides counsel on whistleblowing complaints, money laundering, bribery, and sanctions matters, while Dario Dagostino heads the regulatory investigations group. Katie O’Connor is also noted for her expertise in this area.
White-collar crime in Ireland
A&L Goodbody LLP
Praxisleiter:
Kenan Furlong; Joe Kelly; Dario Dagostino
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Katie O’Connor
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‘Supportive and robust. Willing to engage and challenge but sensibly. Great command of detail over a long period.’
‘Joe Kelly is knowledgeable, steady and balanced.’
‘Very attentive to clients and provides clear advice with a commercial focus. Good at finding workable solutions to issues that arise. Nice people to do business with.’
Kernmandanten
Leslie Buckley
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the former Chairman of Independent News and Media PLC, Leslie Buckley, on high-profile allegations regarding his work for INM.
Arthur Cox
Entrusted by significant domestic and international companies, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and private individual clients, Arthur Cox’s key strengths lie in advising clients across all stages of regulatory and criminal enforcement processes, from investigations to prosecutions. It is particularly noted for its experience in handling fraud-related litigation. Joanelle O’Cleirigh heads the practice and is noted for handling whistleblowing and anti-bribery matters. Co-head Richard Willis is well-versed in conducting cross-border data and information governance processes.
Praxisleiter:
Joanelle O’Cleirigh; Richard Willis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Deirdre O’Mahony
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‘Helpful and approachable always.’
‘Richard Willis always makes himself available, deeply understands the client’s needs and works exhaustively to address new and varied issues as they arise.’
‘Our “go to” firm for large-scale discovery matters and complex litigation. The team is highly effective and skilled and takes a collaborative approach when dealing with us. The team can turn around and deliver clear and practical advice on complex issues on short notice. Extremely responsive.’
Kernmandanten
Deloitte Ireland LLP
Religious Sisters of Charity
R.E. Administration (In Liquidation) Limited
Hears Technology Limited
SynerySuite
OHM Group
Aga Khan
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Eir on the first ever case to test the investigative powers of Commission for Communications Regulation under the new legislative regime.
- Represented Ulster Bank Ireland DAC in three statutory appeals to the High Court contesting decisions of the Financial Services and Ombudsman under the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017.
- Represented Deloitte Ireland LLP in various issues, including a High Court action by a former audit client, the Football Association of Ireland.
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP’s team is experienced in managing a broad range of white-collar crime matters, with a strong track record of representing state agencies and regulators in inquiries and prosecutions. The team routinely advises public and private sector clients on internal risk management and investigations involving allegations of fraud, corporate wrongdoing, and cyberattacks. Liam Guidera heads the practice and is well-versed in handling fraud and corporate misconduct matters and investigations. Conor O’Leary has notable expertise in fraud-related issues and proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Liam Guidera
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Colin Monaghan; Peter Johnston; Shane Reynolds; Conor O’Leary
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‘Well reasoned and experienced team.’
‘Shane Reynolds is an exceptionally experienced and capable solicitor.’
‘Liam Guidera is one of the most experienced solicitors in the market, with a wealth of experience. He can draw on the commercial litigation expertise of stars such as Colin Monaghan and Peter Johnston.’
Kernmandanten
Irish Life Assurance Plc
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
TikTok Technology Limited
WhatsApp Ireland Limited
Yahoo EMEA Limited
Indigo Telecom Group Limited
BNP Paribas
Portakabin
Trinity College Dublin
Aramark Plc
Football Association of Ireland
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented IT giants such as Meta, TikTok, WhatsApp and Yahoo in unique and complex investigations and litigation in the Irish courts and the EU General Court.
- Represented clients’ interests in sensitive corporate reputational controversies involving appearances before parliamentary committees, regulators and media inquiries.
McCann FitzGerald LLP
‘A go-to firm in Dublin’, McCann FitzGerald LLP’s white-collar crime team is a trusted advisor for regulatory and business crime matters, with particular expertise in cross-border fraud and asset tracing. The team represents private companies and regulators, offering a comprehensive service that spans regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. The team is led by Megan Hooper, who has notable experience in regulatory and criminal investigations, and co-head Audrey Byrne, who focuses on fraud-related investigations. Michael Coonan is another key member of the team.
Praxisleiter:
Megan Hooper; Audrey Byrne
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Coonan; Brian Quigley
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‘Innovative, unique in the marketplace and well-proven track record.’
‘Michael Coonan is a superb lawyer and well-experienced. Audrey Byrne has great experience, and is easy to work with and innovative.’
‘They are at the top end of legal service and have assisted us on several important projects. The team is extremely diligent, and what sets them apart is their responsiveness to queries that arise. They emphasise strong communication, which is the foundation of any successful project and commit the necessary resources to complete tasks in a timely and highly professional manner.’
Kernmandanten
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted RTÉ with the preparation of a report on certain voluntary severance schemes.
- Represented Mediahuis and former NEDs in the High Court inspection of the company.
William Fry LLP
The white-collar crime practice at William Fry LLP adeptly assists multinational companies, state bodies, and high-net-worth individual clients with money laundering, bribery, corruption, and anti-competitive cases. One of the key strengths of the team is its expertise in the financial services sector, advising on regulatory investigations and representing clients in proceedings before the Irish High Court. Laura Murdock brings extensive experience in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes involving financial crime and co-leads the team with Paul Convery, who focuses on shareholder disputes and reputation management matters.
Praxisleiter:
Laura Murdock; Paul Convery
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‘An excellent team.’
‘Paul Convery is very client-focused, providing stellar advice and innovative solutions in complex litigation.’
Kernmandanten
LLoyds
Havila Kystruten
Swan Hellenic Cruises Limited
Maybourne Hotels Group/Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised several foreign defendants on the defence of proceedings relating to an allegation that the defendants have been involved in, inter alia, the corporate raiding of a large utility company in Russia.
- Advised a leading digital marketing arbitrage company on several High Court proceedings involving disputes arising under internet traffic arbitrage arrangements and alleged breaches by third-party providers, clawback incidences and unapproved traffic sources.
- Advised an individual on the allegations of fraud, dishonesty, negligent misstatement and breach of fiduciary duties in respect of the individual’s directorship and previous directorships of several companies.
Byrne Wallace Shields LLP
LK Shields Solicitors LLP and Byrne Wallace LLP merged at the beginning of 2025 to form Byrne Wallace Shields, a white-collar crime team that is highly skilled in handling both prosecution and defence roles in criminal investigations, with particular expertise in cybercrime and fraud cases, including ransomware incidents. The team is frequently engaged by regulators and law enforcement bodies, providing guidance on the exercise of their powers, drafting submissions, and representing them in litigation. Jon Legorburu has longstanding experience of managing investigations and litigation for financial services, healthcare, and insurance sector clients, and jointly heads the team with Sean O’Donnell, who focuses on contentious regulatory issues.
Praxisleiter:
Jon Legorburu; Sean O’Donnell
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‘I would describe Jon Legorburu as having a highly skilled insight into legal privilege and regulatory insights. He thinks of potential issues coming down the track. I would highly regard Sean O’Donnell.’
‘The team is knowledgeable and experienced. It responds well to changing circumstances.’
‘Sean O’Donnell stands out. He has sectoral knowledge, strategic insight and analytical abilities. He is highly effective when interacting with relevant authorities. He is consistently excellent in achieving the client’s best-case outcome.’
Eversheds Sutherland
The investigations and risk management group at Eversheds Sutherland is highly regarded for its expertise in anti-bribery and fraud matters. The team frequently assists clients with developing robust procedures, controls, and audits to mitigate the risks of bribery and corruption, as well as advising on regulatory investigations and risk management. Eoin Mac Aodha heads the practice and is noted for his experience advising public sector bodies on regulatory functions. Pamela O’Neill is another key member of the team.
Praxisleiter:
Eoin Mac Aodha
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pamela O’Neill
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‘Eversheds Sutherland has developed a first-rate team for corporate crime legal practice.’
‘Eoin Mac Aodha combines excellent legal knowledge and experience with a reputational and commercial focus essential to the area. Pamela O’Neill brings her exceptional capability.’
Kernmandanten
Commission for Communications Regulation
Ernst & Young
Residential Tenancies Board
Kingspan Group plc
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Irish Bookmakers Association
Persona Digital Telephony Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Persona and Sigma in a matter before the Irish Courts.
- Represented the IBA in the proceedings following a dawn raid by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
- Advised LBAR on an investigation by the Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochán.
Matheson LLP
Matheson LLP’s regulatory investigations and corporate crime team offers comprehensive support across the prevention, detection, reporting, and risk management of white-collar crimes. The practice is well-versed in handling a wide range of cases, including in relation to fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering, and corporate criminal offences. Karen Reynolds, the head of the practice, specialises in financial services litigation and provides counsel to financial institutions on a wide array of regulatory matters, including market abuse, insider trading, and cybersecurity incidents. Connor Cassidy, Nicola Dunleavy SC and Deirdre Crowley are also noted.
Praxisleiter:
Karen Reynolds
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Connor Cassidy; Nicola Dunleavy SC; Deirdre Crowley
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‘Super commercial and clear. Matheson will always have a view – they won’t sit on the fence about what they think.’
‘We work with Karen Reynolds. She’s down to earth and knows her stuff. She’s a clear communicator and very pragmatic.’
‘From the outset, the team is engaged and readily available. The team worked with us through extremely tight deadlines and were forthcoming with excellent advice across a broad spectrum of expertise.’
Kernmandanten
Iveco Group N.V., CNH Industrial N.V. and Stellantis N.V
Irving Oil / Top Oil
Ticketmaster
Centric Health
Occupli Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Centric Health on an inquiry commenced by the Irish Data Protection Commission following a cyber-attack.
- Advised Iveco Group on the defence of a significant number of High Court Irish claims.
- Advised Irving Oil / Top Oil on a fuel price investigation by the Irish competition regulator.
Beauchamps LLP
Beauchamps LLP manages regulatory and criminal investigations for a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, charities, public sector entities, and regulatory and state bodies. Thomas O’Dwyer heads the team and has built a strong reputation for advising clients facing criminal allegations on reputation and crisis management aspects.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas O’Dwyer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Séan Canniffe
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‘The Beauchamps team takes time to get to know us and how we operate. This enables them to tailor solutions to fit our business rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. They are extremely responsive, which is key to our business.’
‘Thomas O’Dwyer is the stand-out partner for us. He is experienced, measured and great to work with. He always knows what is coming next and is ready with a solution. His strategic thinking and instinct is the best I have ever seen. Séan Canniffe is a talented lawyer. He is a great ally for clients and provides tenacious representation.’
Kernmandanten
Richard McDonald
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Ulster Bank DAC in proceedings involving a forged signature on a customer’s cheque.
Dentons Ireland LLP
Dentons Ireland LLP acts for a diverse list of international and domestic clients in the full range of contentious and non-contentious fraud and business crime matters. Dispute practice head Karyn Harty specialises in regulatory and criminal investigations, while Gareth Steen leads the restructuring and insolvency team.
Praxisleiter:
Karyn Harty; Gareth Steen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ciara FitzGerald; Tiernan Nix
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‘Karyn Harty is the market leader. Karyn is one of my top go-to lawyers.’
‘The team is very efficient.’
‘We have worked with Ciara FitzGerald and Tiernan Nix. They have high-level skills and at the same time are extremely open and friendly.’
Kernmandanten
Ennovate and Bosai
The IRONMAN Group
Dany Boon
Frasers Group
Marks and Spencer
Irish Life
Airbus
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Ennovate and Bosai in Irish injunction proceedings regarding an allegation of fraud by FMGSL and ultimately secured payment out on a letter of credit and secured the withdrawal of an appeal by FMGSL.
- Represented IRONMAN in several matters arising from two tragic fatalities in the swim element of Ironman Cork 2023, including in an independent review being conducted by Grant Thornton and an inquest into the deaths.
- Represented Dany Boon, a French actor, director and comedian, in a multi-million euro claim for damages for fraud before the Irish Commercial Court.