Holmes is recognised as one of the leading law firms and lawyers in countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa

We are thrilled to have received international recognition for our legal services in seven practice areas by Legal 500 EMEA 2023, along with recommended lawyers:-

Banking and Finance

• Lisa Killeen, Sandra Egan

Commercial, Corporate M&A

• Stephen Walker, Shane Costelloe

Dispute Resolution

• Harry Fehily, Pat McInerney, Michael Murphy, Aoife Skehan and Marguerite Seymour

Employment

• Shane Costelloe, Pat McInerney

Insurance

• Robert Kennedy, Harry Fehily, Donal Creaton, Michael Murphy, Anna Owens, Wayne Finn, Pat McInerney, Terry Heaney, Triona Walsh,  Audrey Browne, Aoife Skehan and Marguerite Seymour

Public Sector

• Pat McInerney, Harry Fehily, Donal Creaton

Real Estate

• Sandra Egan, Lorraine Power, Harry Fehily, Lisa Killeen, Gillian Butler

Many thanks to all of our clients and colleagues who contributed with feedback to Legal 500 in their independent research, below are some of their kind words:-

• ‘Excellent firm with a very good reputation.’
• ‘Lisa Killeen is our banking partner – excellent to deal with – very knowledgeable and efficient.’
• ‘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.’
• ‘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.’
• ‘The corporate team in Holmes is highly flexible and responsive and has assisted us with a major acquisition as well as several transactions and company secretarial projects. The team has shown a strong level of commercial and practical knowledge in addition to the legal knowledge.’
• ‘Shane Costelloe is extremely supportive and gave his clients time and clear explanations on the queries.’
• ‘Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP 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.’
• ‘A law firm’s personnel is a most important resource. Holmes excel as market leaders.’
• ‘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 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.’
• ‘Gillian Butler has the ability to translate legal points into language a client can grasp.’
• ‘Sandra Egan, always available when required, gets the job done on time, always agrees on fees before sending fee notes.’
• ‘Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP 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.’
• ‘They provide sound, timely and comprehensive advices on legal liability, quantum/reserves and strategy. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to someone who is seeking legal advices and/or dispute resolution services.’
• ‘Harry Fehily – Skilled negotiator and has particular expertise in commercial dispute resolution and insurance law.’
• ‘Pat McInerney is a most attentive, competent and professional solicitor.’
• ‘The firm has excellent knowledge of the public sector, especially public procurement. They are readily available to assist with any clarification or query.’