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AGM Adjusters
AIB
AIG
AM Trust
AXA
Allianz
Amax
Ardmac
Ashgrove Meats
Aspen
Atlantic Project Company
Axis
Bank of Ireland
Barringtons
Berkshire Hathaway
Bio Atlantis
Brennans
Brindley Healthcare
Britvic
CBL
Cadbury
Capita
Channel Advisor
Chubb
Clare County Council
Coilte
Comfort Keepers
Commission for Railway Regulation
Conack
DWF Claims
Dalata
Danske
Davies
Development
Domus
Dublin City Council
Elite
European Investment Bank
Eventmaster
Fingal County Council
Finnebrogue Artisan
GMIT
Glass Lewis
Glenman Corporation
Glenstal Foods
H & MV Engineering
Hagarty Building and Civil Engineering Contractors
Hain Lifesciences
Haltec
Homeland Projects
Hydro International
IDA Ireland
IPB
IT Sligo
Ingenium Training and Consulting
Irish Greyhound Board
Joe Ganly International
KBC
Kerry Co Council
Kildare County Co.
Kostal
Lee Strand
Leeson Claims Services Ireland
Legal Aid Board
Liberty Insurance
Lidl
Limerick 2030
Limerick City and County Council
Louth County Council
Lundbeck
Lynas
MS Amlin
MCD
Masterchefs
Meath County Council
Meco
Molecule
NAMA
National Gallery of Ireland
Newline Group
Novus Technical Services
Office of Government Procurement
Ortec Inc.
Pallas Foods
Patrona
Pepper
Private Security Authority
QBE
RIU Hotels and Resorts
Resilience Healthcare
Revenue Commissioners
Riverstone
Roadbridge
Roches Feeds
SEAI
Samco Systems
Sedgwick
Shannon Group
Sodexo
South Dublin County Co
Standard Life
Stats
Supervalu
Tesco
Trasna
UCC
Ulster_Bank
University of Limerick
Wicklow County Co
Zurich
Educational Research Centre

About Us

Founded when the three separate practices of Gordon Holmes, Michael O’Malley and James Sexton joined together.

Established in 1970, the firm goes back many years and has since then remained at the forefront of the legal arena. We are one of the largest law firms in Ireland, having fifteen partners, over forty solicitors, with a total head count of over 140 staff. We are a client-focused firm whose experienced solicitors work closely with clients to gain an in-depth understanding of their objectives to ensure that we achieve the best possible result.

Founded when the three separate practices of Gordon Holmes, Michael O’Malley and James Sexton joined together.
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A great feature of the firm is its open, friendly culture and strong sense of community. There is a very evident open-door policy together with the friendly, approachable nature of all staff, which in turn promotes exceptional training and learning opportunities.

Grace Lee

Solicitor

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The team is noted for its expertise in professional indemnity and negligence cases, frequently pertaining to the construction, accounting and legal sectors. Also experienced in personal injury claims, often relating to road traffic accidents.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe 2020

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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 Europe 2021

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We are delighted to continue our trusted and longstanding relationship with Holmes having completed another transaction with their corporate team. Their balanced and commercial approach was key to the success.

John Curtin

Partner, Clearwater International

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Substantial experience of defending clients against insurance claims, having acted for a number of prominent insurers. Other key contacts include Donal Creaton, Michael Murphy, Anna Owens and Pat McInerney.

Anna Owens

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2020

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Sandra Egan is excellent, she is practical, knowledgeable and very thorough.

Sandra Egan

Real Estate | Chambers Europe 2023

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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

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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.

Anna Owens

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Excellent firm with a very good reputation

Banking & Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Excellent people. Practical clear advice.

Banking & Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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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.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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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.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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The corporate team is highly flexible and responsive, has assisted us with a major acquisition as well as several transactions and company secretarial projects. The team are strong on commercial, practical and legal knowledge.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Holmes 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.

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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They provide sound, timely and comprehensive advices on legal liability, quantum/reserves and strategy. I would recommend them to someone who is seeking legal advices and/or dispute resolution services.

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Holmes 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.

Employment | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP has expertise in a wide range of areas and topics.

Employment | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Gillian Butler has the ability to translate legal points into language a client can grasp.

Gillian Butler

Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Harry Fehily – Skilled negotiator and has particular expertise in commercial dispute resolution and insurance law.

Harry Fehily

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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A law firm’s personnel is a most important resource. Holmes excel as market leaders.

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Lisa Killeen is our banking partner – excellent to deal with – very knowledgeable and efficient.

Lisa Killeen

Banking and Finance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Pat McInerney is a most attentive, competent and professional solicitor.

Pat McInerney

Public Sector | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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The firm always provides sound, competent and professional legal advice and representation and does so promptly.

Public Sector | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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The firm has excellent knowledge of the public sector, especially public procurement. They are readily available to assist with any clarification or query.

Public Sector | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP provide legal advice with practical and commercial considerations.

Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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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.

Robert Kennedy

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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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

Insurance | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Sandra Egan, always available when required, gets the job done on time, always agrees on fees before sending fee notes.

Sandra Egan

Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Shane Costelloe is extremely supportive and gave his clients time and clear explanations on the queries.

Shane Costelloe

Employment | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Awards, Membership and Recognition

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Law Society Badge
Legal 500
Winner Best Employer Award
Chambers & Partners
Chambers Ireland - CSR Awards 2019
GEDI Charter Insignia Final
Professional Wellbeing Charter Insignia FINAL
Limerick Chamber Membership 2023
LQSI Q9000 100%