Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Holmes advises on all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution in Ireland, representing businesses, institutions, and individuals in a wide range of disputes.
Our lawyers act in high-value, complex cases as well as high-volume litigation, providing strategic advice across commercial, regulatory, insurance, and professional claims.

Expertise in Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our team supports clients through every stage of a dispute — from risk assessment and strategy to mediation, arbitration, and litigation at all levels of the Irish courts.

We also act in subrogation claims, and regularly advise as monitoring and coverage counsel in complex, multi-party proceedings.

Protecting Relationships and Reputation

At Holmes, we recognise that litigation is not just about winning cases but about safeguarding business relationships and reputations.
We deliver pragmatic, results-driven strategies that resolve disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ long-term interests.

Areas of Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our expertise spans a wide range of disputes, with particular strength in:

• Commercial & Contractual – business disputes, procurement, and regulatory issues.
• Professional & Construction – professional negligence, engineering, and building claims.
• Insurance & Catastrophic Loss – casualty, motor, and high-value liability claims.
• Healthcare & Employment – clinical negligence and workplace disputes.
• Data & Reputation – cyber liability, defamation, and fraud.

We also act in mediation, arbitration, and multi-party disputes across Irish and cross-border jurisdictions.

Recent Work

Our litigation team has achieved favourable results across a range of disputes, including:

• Securing resolution of a €2m professional negligence claim against accountants for €200,000.
• Acting in professional negligence defence for architects, engineers, solicitors, and brokers.
• Negotiating settlement in a €9m High Court professional negligence dispute.
• Representing clients in procurement and regulatory litigation before Irish courts.
• Advising businesses and institutions on complex contractual disputes and risk management strategies.
• Acting in cross-border multi-party litigation involving commercial and reputational issues.

Contact Us

Our dispute resolution team provides responsive, practical advice to businesses, institutions, and individuals, ensuring disputes are resolved effectively and efficiently.

If you are facing a dispute in Ireland, our experienced litigators can help. Contact us today to discuss your case in confidence.