A great feature of the firm is its open, friendly culture and strong sense of community. There is a very evident open-door policy together with the friendly, approachable nature of all staff, which in turn promotes exceptional training and learning opportunities.

Grace Lee

Solicitor

The team is noted for its expertise in professional indemnity and negligence cases, frequently pertaining to the construction, accounting and legal sectors. Also experienced in personal injury claims, often relating to road traffic accidents.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe 2020

According to market sources, Stephen Walker "is a pleasure to deal with." He has experience in corporate and capital markets transactions.

Stephen Walker

Corporate/M&A | Chambers Europe 2021

We are delighted to continue our trusted and longstanding relationship with Holmes having completed another transaction with their corporate team. Their balanced and commercial approach was key to the success.

John Curtin

Partner, Clearwater International

Substantial experience of defending clients against insurance claims, having acted for a number of prominent insurers. Other key contacts include Donal Creaton, Michael Murphy, Anna Owens and Pat McInerney.

Anna Owens

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020

Sandra Egan is excellent, she is practical, knowledgeable and very thorough.

Sandra Egan

Real Estate | Chambers Europe 2023

Holmes earns praise for its proven capacity to handle diverse claims across employers' and public liability, as well as motor insurance claims. It defends insurers and self-insured companies or associations in personal injury claims filed by employees or third parties.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Chambers & Partners Europe 2023

Robert Kennedy and Anna Owens are experts in the insurance industry. Their passion for the job, compassion for clients, communication skills, willingness to listen, knowledge of law, and excellent judgements cannot be matched.

Anna Owens

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Excellent firm with a very good reputation

Banking & Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Excellent people. Practical clear advice.

Banking & Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Very responsive, professional, and excellent service overall. Personable, experienced team. Practical solutions. The business is progressive with heavy investment in technology to underpin a great customer experience.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

The team are always available, proactive, responsive and personable. Great experience across the team, and a hunger and determination to hit milestones and deadlines. They stay until the work is done.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

The corporate team is highly flexible and responsive, has assisted us with a major acquisition as well as several transactions and company secretarial projects. The team are strong on commercial, practical and legal knowledge.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Holmes are effective litigators but also have particular expertise in arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution options. They are experts in their field and are skilled dispute resolution practitioners.

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

They provide sound, timely and comprehensive advices on legal liability, quantum/reserves and strategy. I would recommend them to someone who is seeking legal advices and/or dispute resolution services.

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Holmes has a very quick response time which has been invaluable for any organisation. The quality of the team is excellent and covers a wide range of specialist subjects.

Employment | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP has expertise in a wide range of areas and topics.

Employment | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Gillian Butler has the ability to translate legal points into language a client can grasp.

Gillian Butler

Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Harry Fehily – Skilled negotiator and has particular expertise in commercial dispute resolution and insurance law.

Harry Fehily

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

A law firm’s personnel is a most important resource. Holmes excel as market leaders.

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Lisa Killeen is our banking partner – excellent to deal with – very knowledgeable and efficient.

Lisa Killeen

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Pat McInerney is a most attentive, competent and professional solicitor.

Pat McInerney

Public Sector | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

The firm always provides sound, competent and professional legal advice and representation and does so promptly.

Public Sector | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

The firm has excellent knowledge of the public sector, especially public procurement. They are readily available to assist with any clarification or query.

Public Sector | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP provide legal advice with practical and commercial considerations.

Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Robert Kennedy always provides honest, factual, and clear advice. Not afraid to tell it exactly how it is. Makes detailed and informed decisions and never gets side-tracked by unimportant issues.

Robert Kennedy

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Robert Kennedy and Anna Owens are experts in the insurance industry. Their passion for the job, compassion for clients, communication skills, willingness to listen, knowledge of law, and excellent judgements cannot be matched.

Robert Kennedy

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Sandra Egan, always available when required, gets the job done on time, always agrees on fees before sending fee notes.

Sandra Egan

Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Shane Costelloe is extremely supportive and gave his clients time and clear explanations on the queries.

Shane Costelloe

Employment | Legal 500 EMEA 2023