Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has notable public sector expertise, spanning judicial reviews, public procurement procedures, employment-related disputes, and GDPR compliance work.

A&L Goodbody LLP provides comprehensive advice on state aid, public procurement, governance, and restructuring matters. The team is jointly led by Anna-Marie Curran, who has deep expertise in procurement law, competition law enforcement, EU and Irish merger notifications, and immunity applications; and Conor Owens, who focuses on construction and engineering mandates, advising a wide range of stakeholders across both contentious and transactional construction issues.

Arthur Cox advises on a range of infrastructure projects, procurement strategies, and regulatory matters. The team is co-led by Joanelle O’Cleirigh, who has experience across a broad spectrum of litigation, including judicial reviews and cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court; and Aaron Boyle, who specialises in infrastructure and procurement law. Kate O’Donohoe is also noted for her work on judicial review proceedings, particularly in relation to investigations, reviews, and other non-statutory inquiries.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP provides comprehensive advice across licensing, compliance, investigation, and enforcement work to a range of public sector clients. The team is co-led by Catherine Allen, who is recognised for her expertise in statutory interpretation issues, investigations, and fair procedures; and Brian Horkan, who specialises in child protection issues, psychiatric healthcare mandates, and work involving hospitals. Lisa Joyce has experience in legislative drafting, fair procedures, and statutory interpretation issues, while Aoiffe Moran focuses on corporate governance obligations and information law.

Matheson LLP advises across the full spectrum of public and administrative law, including public procurement, planning and environmental matters, tribunals of inquiry, and public investigations. The team is led by an experience trio: Michael Byrne, who focuses on administrative law disputes, statutory interpretation issues, and civil procedure; Nicola Dunleavy SC, who has extensive experience in dispute resolution and regulatory enforcement; and Kate McKenna, who regularly advises local authorities and state or semi-state entities on competition law, state aid, and public procurement work.

McCann FitzGerald LLP advises across a wide range of sectors, including the infrastructure, transport and energy spaces, and also acts for a host of regulatory bodies. The team is led by Eamonn O’Hanrahan, who has extensive experience advising statutory agencies and private clients on public-private partnerships. Sean Barton regularly represents public bodies in defending judicial review actions, while Catherine Derrig handles contentious regulatory issues for numerous public sector clients. Orlaith Sheehy is experienced in both advisory and contentious matters related to public procurement and tendering processes.

Beauchamps LLP regularly advises on governance, infrastructure, and regulatory matters affecting clients in the public sector. The practice is co-led by Pat McInerney, who focuses on public administrative law, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution work; and Imelda Reynolds, who provides governance advice to a broad mix of public bodies and and private sector companies. Áine Smith has in-depth expertise in matters throughout the entire procurement lifecycle, from initial scoping and pre-market engagement through to contract awards and supporting clients in challenge-proofing procedures.

DAC Beachcroft Dublin has notable expertise in drafting statutory instruments and regulations, handling data protection mandates, and obtaining emergency injunctions. The team is co-led by Gary Rice, who delivers legal advice to clients across the health, public, professional, and sports sectors; and Brian Ormond, who supports regulators and statutory bodies with matters such as statutory interpretation issues, audits, and procedural reviews. Aidan Healy is recognised for his work on professional regulatory matters, including fitness-to-practice inquiries and defending professionals in health and safety investigations.

Fieldfisher provides legal support across all key public and regulatory sectors, including the health and social care, education, finance, and charity spaces. The team is led by JP McDowell, who advises clients in a wide range of areas such as planning and environmental matters, health industry work, and mandates involving the sport sector. Barry Fagan is noted for his work with public and regulatory bodies, advising on all aspects of their functions, from registration issues and qualification recognition to investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation.

Hayes Solicitors LLP frequently represents public sector bodies in litigation, with a particular emphasis on matters in the healthcare industry. The team is jointly led by four partners: Joe O’Malley, who advises on complex disputes involving substantial claims with public interest considerations; Mary Hough, who specialises in medical negligence and product liability claims; Jackie Buckley, who handles all aspects of property transactions including sales, purchases, leasings, and financings; and Anne Lyne, who advises both employers and employees on the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment to termination mandates.

William Fry LLP advises a broad spectrum of clients, including government departments, public bodies, and regulators, across a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. The team is led by Claire Waterson, who has strong expertise in public procurement and Freedom of Information law matters. Garrett Breen has a focus on complex regulatory issues and has advised on judicial review proceedings, both in Ireland and globally.

Addleshaw Goddard advises on a wide array of public and regulatory matters, including professional conduct issues, enforcement processes, and disputes such as statutory challenges and judicial review proceedings. The team is led by Stephen McLoughlin, who frequently acts in fitness-to-practise inquiries, suspension and confirmation applications, and judicial reviews.

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP regularly represents state and semi-state bodies across a range of public sector matters. The team is co-led by Harry Fehily, who has experience in judicial review proceedings and has contributed to the drafting of legislation and statutory instruments; and Lorraine Power, who frequently advises public bodies on procurement processes, with particular expertise in guiding state entities through the tendering lifecycle.

RDJ LLP provides comprehensive advice across statutory obligations, public procurement work, data protection matters, and complex medical negligence claims. The team is jointly led by Finola McCarthy, who specialises in advising on large-scale construction and engineering projects across the healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors; Padraic Brennan, who handles high-value medical negligence cases, including those involving catastrophic birth injuries, cancer misdiagnosis, and brain injury claims; and Simon Lynch, who advises on title, leasing, and funding matters.