Our work encompasses all aspects of technology and contract legal advice.
From large and complex ICT integration, outsourcing, cloud computing and managed services contracts, through e-commerce, digital services and content. We advise on business to business, business to consumer and platform relationships, providing support to our clients not only on technology related contracts, but on their full range of commercial contract requirements.
Providing clients with a full corporate legal service we act in take-overs, mergers & acquisitions, trade sales, take privates, venture capital investments and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), as well as related areas encompassing agency and reseller agreements, non-disclosure agreements, employment and pensions and tax.
We have extensive expertise of telecoms licensing and notification obligations, including compliance issues, consumer protection, significant market power and dealing with regulatory investigations.
Advising the creative industries on their legal needs we provide services including finance and funding, contract law, regulation, music, film and television, advertising and sponsorship, publishing, defamation, freedom of expression and commercial arrangements generally. We have a strong track record of acting for clients in defamation claims, privacy claims and contempt claims. We provide pre-publication advice to newspapers, a pre-emptive strategy, focusing on identifying and minimising the potential for defamation, contempt of court and breaches of privacy.
Our track record in advising athletes, agents, coaches, sponsors, advertisers, corporate clients, brands and rights owners, venues, sporting organisations and governing bodies across the full spectrum of sports is unrivalled.
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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 Global 2021
Stephen Walker often represents companies and their shareholders in sell-side mandates. Clients describe him as "pragmatic." He joined the firm in June 2020.
Stephen Walker
Corporate/M&A | Chambers Europe 2020
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
The team, which is based across Ireland regularly handles litigation in the public sector, including judicial review proceedings and regulatory matters for healthcare and education entities. Pat McInerney regularly acts for public sector bodies.
Pat McInerney
Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Holmes insurance practice, which is based in Limerick is led by Robert Kennedy. The firm has substantial experience of defending clients against insurance claims, having acted for a number of prominent insurers.
Pat McInerney
Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Contentious construction and debt collection matters are a growing area for the team, led by Harry Fehily, Michael Murphy, and Pat McInerney.
Pat McInerney
Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution
It is clear from the beginning of the solicitor/client relationship that the solicitors would provide clear objective advice on every matter. This is particularly so with regard to Pat McInerney, with whom I have been dealing directly.
Pat McInerney
Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Pat McInerney’s ability to analyse both legal issues and factual circumstances and provide direct and reliable advice, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses in any given situation, has been a vital element in resolving disputes.
Pat McInerney
Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Michael Murphy receives strong feedback for his professional indemnity practice. Clients say that his strong technical skills and "his arguments are well thought out, researched and backed up." His advice on "strategy is clear, decisive and very accurate."
Michael Murphy
Insurance Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe 2021
Insurance litigation, defamation and environmental disputes are key areas of strength at Holmes. Michael Murphy specialises in financial services and insurance litigation, with additional expertise in data protection matters.
Michael Murphy
Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Holmes insurance practice, based in Limerick is led by Robert Kennedy. The firm has substantial experience of defending clients against insurance claims, having acted for a number of prominent insurers. Michael Murphy is a key contact in the insurance practice.
Michael Murphy
Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Contentious construction and debt collection matters are a growing area for the team, led by Harry Fehily, Michael Murphy, and Pat McInerney.
Michael Murphy
Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Michael Murphy is “very much a specialist in professional indemnity... up to speed with the emerging risks and concerns for clients, and understands the legalities around those.” He frequently handles cases involving the construction industry.
Michael Murphy
Insurance: Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe 2020
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