Commercial Litigation

Ciaran is a Partner who has a multi-disciplinary practice in the areas of Real Estate and Housing Dispute Resolution, Commercial & Media and Entertainment. He has been practicing since 2013 and holds Diplomas in Insurance Law and Sports Law, a Certificate in Commercial Transactions, and is a registered European Trademark Attorney.

Ciaran has extensive experience in residential and commercial conveyancing, banking and construction law and with a particular emphasis on social housing. He has acted for Approved Housing Bodies for 10 years in the acquisition and long-term leasing of social housing units and has a unique insight into the key legal, commercial and social issues around social and affordable housing and cost rental.

He has acted in the acquisition of both new and second-hand properties ranging from individual houses to large-scale multi-unit developments. He was the lead solicitor for an AHB in relation to the acquisition of the following developments:

• 85 Apartments at a derelict development in Dundalk
• 95 Apartments in County Cork
• 137 units and 110 connected units in Limerick
• 69 units in Castle Island on behalf of two AHBs working in conjunction

Ciaran has acted in the restructuring of group companies and the sale of companies for values between €1 million and €20 million, and he undertook all property due diligence on the sales. Ciaran was key advisor in the sale of a major Irish Brand to a US drinks brand, with ongoing royalty payments. He advised on title, planning, corporate governance, IP and drafted leases/licences.

Ciaran has represented a logistics company in the acquisition and disposal of industrial units nationwide. In representing a group of Irish Construction Companies for 8 years, Ciaran has advised consultants and developers on building agreements, collateral warranties and other sub-contract construction documents.

Ciaran has significant litigation experience at all Court levels including the Commercial and High Courts in insurance, commercial, IP, and general litigation. He has acted as a defence solicitor for one of the main insurers in the Irish Market for the last 10 years and is the lead defence solicitor for a major state-owned body.

Ciaran has acted in the defence of professional negligence claims in relation to the property matters and assisted major lending institutions to enforce their rights under mortgage and charge documents through the High Court.

On copyright, Ciaran acted on behalf of 12 co-defendants in High Court proceedings issued against a major artists, their international record labels and publishing companies.

On sports law, he provides legal advice to many sporting organisations including a League of Ireland Football club, on regulatory matters, child protections policies, property matters and their obligations in relation to player safety, health, and welfare. Ciaran has an in-depth knowledge and particular interest in case law in the areas of sports injuries suffered in schools, on the field of play and the liability issues for sporting organisations and schools.

He has represented international artists and bands on trademark and copyright matters including contentious High Court litigation which necessitated injunctions.

It’s hard to believe Ciaran has free time, but when he does, he can be found on golf courses at home and abroad and playing football.

Practice Areas:

• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial & Corporate
• Insolvency and Enforcement
• Real Estate
• Insurance Defence
• Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Disputes

Sectors:

• Media, Entertainment & the Arts
• Closely Held & Growing Businesses
• Social Housing

Ronan is a senior solicitor who has worked in the Litigation and Employment Law Department at Gleeson McGrath Baldwin since 2014. He was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2017 and holds a BCL in Law and German from University College Cork. He has a practitioner certification in Data Protection (PDP) and has completed courses in Mediation and Negotiation with the Law Society of Ireland. He is a member of the Law Society of Ireland, the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association and LAWorld International Legal Network. He sits on the Law Society’s Technology Committee and the LAWorld NextGen committee.

Ronan’s practice includes employment disputes, data protection, public and product liability, construction law, personal injuries and general commercial litigation. He handles cases across all court jurisdictions, including the District, Circuit, and Superior Courts. He has also represented clients before the Labour Court, the Workplace Relations Commission, and in statutory hearings, inquests, and tribunals.

He advises on data protection law, including regulatory investigations and District and Circuit Court claims, and provides support on drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, employment terms, and workplace policies in line with current legislation.

In 2017, he represented the Law Society of Ireland at the INADR Law School Mediation Competition at Strathclyde University, Glasgow.

In his free time, Ronan likes to spend his time gardening or in the outdoors. He is a regular volunteer with environmental organisations such as ReWild Wicklow.

Practice Areas:

• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial & Corporate
• Employment Law
• Insurance Defence
• Intellectual Property
• Professional Negligence

Sectors:

• Closely Held & Growing Businesses

Geraldine has extensive experience in all areas of commercial and general litigation and dispute resolution. As a former head of the litigation department, she managed and conducted a large volume of intricate and complex litigation in the Superior Courts, before tribunals, and other fora. She has conducted many cases, including seminal cases in the areas of copyright and trademark infringement, passing off, counterfeiting, and artistic rights, as well as the areas of company law and banking.

Geraldine has a particular interest in, and specialised knowledge of, corporate and professional governance and regulatory requirements and obligations. She is a trusted advisor to corporate clients on governance and regulatory compliance issues, with a focus on board structures, director responsibilities, decision-making frameworks, as well as professional duties and obligations.

Geraldine is a Past President of the Law Society of Ireland and was the Chairperson of the Property Services Regulatory Authority for six years following its establishment. She is a former member of the Legal Services regulatory Authority and the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal. She is a member of the ethics committee of the Society of Actuaries.

She was recently appointed as an Adjudicator for ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation. Geraldine is also recognised for her ability as an arbitrator. As a member of the Law Society of Ireland’s panel of arbitrators, she is often appointed to handle disputes involving commercial property, partnerships and other contractual matters.

Practice Areas:

• Commercial Litigation
• Professional Negligence