Dr Gordon A. Holmes – Chairman

Gordon co-founded Holmes O'Malley Sexton in 1970 and was managing partner for the firm for 30 years, until 2000 when he became chairman of the firm. His vast practice experience stretches over 50 years and includes numerous high profile positions such as being the first appointed state solicitor for Limerick city, as well as being solicitor to the Attorney General and holding many additional government posts.

Professional Activities:
Chairman of the Commission on Intoxicating Liquor Licensing
Chairman of the Garda Síochána Complaints Board Chairman of the Parole Board in the Republic of Ireland
Served on the Rules Committee of the Superior Courts of Ireland
Chairman of the Betting Appeals Board
Chairman of the Independent Complaints Panel
Chairman of the Government Alcohol Advisory Group
Chairman Expert Group to advise Horse Sport Ireland on abuse of Equine Regulations
Director of the University of Limerick Foundation, the J.P. McManus Charitable Foundation, the Hunt Museum and the SCOR Group of Companies Numerous appointments to the board of commercial companies

Education:
University College Dublin, BCL
Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Limerick
Admitted to the Law Society of Ireland

Practice areas: Gaming and Betting; Professional Negligence

Contact Dr Gordon A. Holmes:
T: +353 61 445536
F: +353 61 310414
E: gordon.holmes@homs.ie