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 six practice areas by Legal 500 EMEA 2024, along with recommended lawyers:-

Banking and Finance

• Lisa Killeen, Sandra Egan

Commercial, Corporate M&A

• Stephen Walker

Dispute Resolution

• Harry Fehily, Michael Murphy and Marguerite Seymour

Insurance

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

Public Sector

•  Harry Fehily and Donal Creaton

Real Estate

• Sandra Egan, Lorraine Power, Harry Fehily, Lisa Killeen and 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:-

• ‘’Lisa runs the Banking and Finance team and is very efficient and helpful.’
• ‘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.’
• ‘We found the entire experience of selling our business daunting at first, but Stephen Walker made the process enjoyable and relatively stress free. We found his knowledge and advice to be excellent.’
• ‘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.’
• ‘We have used Holmes over the last number of years on a number of cases. These were successfully handled.’
• ‘Harry Fehily dealt with our case and he was supported by excellent associates.’
• Always up to date with files. Progress in an efficient manner and do not wait for things to happen. If any delays occur, we are notified immediately along with advice as to what the best course of action would be.’
• ‘Robert Kennedy – always available and provides excellent insights and rationale behind every set of advices. Doesn’t seek to complicate matters and consistently drives the cases forward. Has a great appreciation of what we expect and strives to exceed our expectations.’
• ‘Holmes has a very client-focused ethos and provides excellent advice in plain language. They are very responsive and focus in on what really matters to get the transaction done’.
• ‘Sandra Egan continues to provide highly effective legal advice and delivers it with a clear focus on the client’s interests. She has a great ability to cut through the complexity of issues and provide clear and concise advice to facilitate informed decision making’.
• ‘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.’
• ‘Excellent solicitors with experience, practical focus and attention to the client’s needs’.
• ‘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.’