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Tailored experienced advice to public bodies on all aspects of public administrative law

Our solicitors have developed considerable experience in dealing with issues relating to public administrative law. We act for a number of public and regulatory bodies advising on their statutory functions and remit as well as acting for private clients advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues.

Increased transparency in recent years in the decision-making process of government, state bodies, tribunals and regulatory bodies has led to an increase in private organisations and individuals challenging those decisions. Our solicitors have considerable experience in dealing with public administrative law processes as well as advising on judicial review and other proceedings.

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Functions, powers and obligations of state and regulatory bodies
Fair procedures
Drafting legislation
Application of primary and secondary legislation
Challenging decisions made by the State and public bodies
Standards in public office
Judicial review
Litigation and statutory compensation schemes
Confidentiality requirements and conflicts of interest
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Harry Fehily - Ranked Lawyer

Dispute Resolution, Chambers Global 2019

Holmes O'Malley Sexton regularly acts for Limerick public sector entities such as Limerick University and also has expertise in the regulatory sphere. Practice head Harry Fehily is acting for the Irish Greyhound Board in respect of the first successful prosecution under section 20 of the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011.

Public Sector, Legal 500 EMEA 2018

Winner of Best Employer: Talent Development and Workplace Wellness Award 2017

Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards

Holmes O’Malley Sexton’s Limerick office acts for local public bodies such as the University of Limerick and also provides regulatory advice to the Private Security Authority. Practice head Harry Fehily delivers advice in an ‘efficient and perceptive way’.

Public Sector, Legal 500 EMEA 2017

Holmes O’Malley Sexton’s ‘very strong team of litigators’ includes Harry Fehily, whose 2016 caseload included trade mark litigation and various judicial reviews. Practice head Robert Kennedy and Donal Creaton focus on defending insurance claims.

Dispute Resolution, Legal 500 EMEA 2017