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John O'Riordan

Partner

Dublin

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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John O'Riordan

John is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and Head of Commercial Litigation.

John advises domestic and international corporations, banks and financial institutions, insurers and individuals.

He advises in relation to business disputes, financial services litigation, regulatory investigations, fraud and asset recovery and insurance disputes.

His specialist expertise includes: financial services and banking litigation; shareholder disputes; fraud, mis-selling claims; advising clients through the Central Bank administrative sanctions procedure; appearing before the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal; enforcing foreign arbitral awards; and property and vessel damage claims.

John is highly experienced in all types of High Court proceedings and also represents clients in arbitration and mediation.

He is a Committee Member of the Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland and a member of the International Bar Association, Litigation Committee.

John is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and Head of Commercial Litigation.

John advises domestic and international corporations, banks and financial institutions, insurers and individuals.

He advises in relation to business disputes, financial services litigation, regulatory investigations, fraud and asset recovery and insurance disputes.

His specialist expertise includes: financial services and banking litigation; shareholder disputes; fraud, mis-selling claims; advising clients through the Central Bank administrative sanctions procedure; appearing before the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal; enforcing foreign arbitral awards; and property and vessel damage claims.

John is highly experienced in all types of High Court proceedings and also represents clients in arbitration and mediation.

He is a Committee Member of the Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland and a member of the International Bar Association, Litigation Committee.

Relevant Experience

Advising parties in high profile commercial court proceedings arising from a dispute involving the shareholders of Web Summit.

Advising on the defence of a breach if warranty claim

Advising parties through the Central Bank's Administrative Sanctions Procedure, up to and including reaching a settlement with the Bank.

Acting for an Irish regulated fund in a Commercial Court application pursuant to the Investment Intermediaries Act, 1995.

Advising an Irish regulated fund on a dispute in relation to the potentially fraudulent dissipation of assets.

Acting for the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland in proceedings arising from the collapse of Setanta Insurance.

Acting for Irish and international financial institutions in the reversal of fraudulent asset transfers.

Advising on the enforcement and recognition of a foreign arbitral award of almost USD 280m under the Arbitration Act, 2010 in the Commercial Court.

Testimonials

He is clear and concise in his advice and is good to discuss cases with. He is always super accessible.

Chambers

Global

Testimonials

John has a vast amount of knowledge in litigation and law in general. He is very well informed and is on top of any changes in legislation. He is always available to discuss complex cases and has a customer-first attitude to what he does. He is a pleasure to work with and is not afraid to say what we don't want to hear, knowing it is in our best interest.

Chambers

Global

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John O'Riordan has an immense breadth of experience and commercial awareness.

Chambers

Global

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He is well informed and is on top of any changes in the law that may affect our day-to-day business.

Chambers

Europe

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He is also knowledgeable about the courts and the various judges that sit in court.

Chambers

Europe

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John O'Riordan is approachable and pragmatic in his approach to cases.

Chambers

Europe

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Great team surrounded the lead partner John O’ Riordan.

Legal 500

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John O Riordan is exceptionally good at his job.

Legal 500

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John O’ Riordan was professional, efficient, and most importantly effective. He provided much needed reassurance and I felt confident that he had my best interests at heart and was committed to resolving the situation even in the face of significant challenges posed by the other side.

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