We are well recognised as one of Irelands leading commercial litigation and dispute resolution teams. We regularly act in the largest and most complex commercial cases for both international and domestic clients.
Understanding the importance of a quick resolution, our team will engage with you immediately to offer pre-dispute advice which will be effective in mitigating any further potential damage to your business.
Should a dispute then proceed, our team will lead you through this dispute, and you can take comfort knowing you have the country’s leading litigators working on your side.
Our diverse range of clients include large domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, technology companies, insurers and individuals.
We offer advice on all types of commercial disputes including shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, intellectual property and technology disputes, regulatory disputes, property disputes, environmental and energy matters and competition disputes.
While every dispute presents unique challenges, our approach is consistent: the involvement of an experienced partner to ensure the delivery of a high quality, solution-focused advice tailored to achieve our clients’ particular commercial objectives. We advise clients on choosing the method of dispute resolution most appropriate to their needs with the objective of resolving disputes quickly and effectively with as little business disruption as possible. Our lawyers have the technical skills, practical experience and significant resources to help our clients resolve disputes in a manner consistent with their commercial aims, whether through litigation, mediation or arbitration.
Focusing upon results, our services encompass pre-dispute advice through to managing complex and large scale litigation.
Our talented team provides services in areas including the following:
‘Great communication and knowledge.’ Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
‘Responsive and commercial.’ Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
‘Proactive, knowledgeable, strategic.’ Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
“The department is always available, responds to emails promptly and passes on information in a timely manner.” Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
“The team always has the necessary in-house expertise for the various components of a dispute. It responds in good time, and informs the client in advance if there is a likely delay.” Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
“LK Shields has strong business acumen and is a very experienced team.” Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
"LK Shields has strong business acumen and is very experienced." Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
‘...work collaboratively with their clients to understand the situation and devise practical and intelligent strategies which achieve results.’ Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
'...informed, thorough, and all communications were open and clear.' Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
"The team is acutely aware of the commercial impact of various scenarios that may arise." Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
"LK Shields always have a solution, even in complex cases or situations, and is always keeping me up to date." Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
"They keep us updated on everything that is going on and what the next steps will be, and they follow up with the other parties." Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution. Praised by clients for "very personalised service" and "client-focused attitude, creativity and diligence."
'Very supportive and helpful. Available outside hours and at short notice. Extremely pleasant to deal with and appreciative of client input.' Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
LK Shields Solicitors provides ‘sound commercial advice’.
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
"The team has extensive knowledge of regulations and manages cases very well, offering 24/7 availability.”
Recommended for Dispute Resolution.
"The team is efficient and very prudent about costs. You get the same quality but better client care and more competitive fees than at many other firms."
"The lawyers are very practical and know which areas to focus on."
"The team wins particular plaudits for its client-oriented ethos and proactive, responsive approach."
"The Dispute Resolution practice includes excellent litigator Michael Kavanagh and Jill Callanan who provides a superb level of service.”
LK Shields are delighted to sponsor the Dublin International Disputes Week 2024 taking place at Dublin Castle from 30th...
LK Shields has once again been highly ranked in the latest edition of The Legal 500 2024 guide to outstanding...
Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers Europe has again highly ranked a number of our practice areas and solicitors...
Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers Global has again highly ranked a number of our practice areas and solicitors. Our...
Congratulations to our latest group of newly qualified associate solicitors. They will each be admitted to the roll of solicitors...
LK Shields is delighted to announce Muireann Granville’s promotion to partner of the firm. Muireann joined the...
