We are delighted to announce that McDowell Purcell will merge with European law firm Fieldfisher, effective 1st May 2019.

The Firm “are approachable, responsive, practical and aware of organisational nuances”.

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The “hugely experienced” JP McDowell is renowned for his market-leading expertise in advising regulatory bodies on professional discipline, professional competence and other areas of public law.

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They are helpful and respond quickly to queries. They are approachable and have the ability to speak plainly not just in legal jargon”.

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Department head Feilim O’Caoimh possesses a “very good manner and good technical knowledge,” and takes a “grounded and practical approach to energy matters”.

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Susie Higgins “adopts a hands-on approach” and has “an in-depth knowledge of litigation procedures”.

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April 12, 2019
McDowell Purcell (now Fieldfisher Ireland) Celebrates National Workplace Wellbeing Day 2019

April 10, 2019
Regulation of Private Security Firms Bill 2019

April 8, 2019
Inordinate and inexcusable delay leads to dismissal of bullying and harassment case

April 3, 2019
Minister Paschal Donohoe Announces Further Deferral of the Next Local Property Tax Valuation Date
April 2, 2019
Labour Court award in University promotions case for failure to address alleged conflict of interest

March 28, 2019
Where there’s a will, there’s a …. record?

March 26, 2019
The Mental Health Commission publishes its Strategy for 2019 – 2022

March 25, 2019
Government to enact new bill to increase the number of judges in the Court of Appeal

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Restriction of Directors – New Concern for Liquidators

March 22, 2019
The High Court strikes down bogus Inhibitions
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March 8, 2019
On International Women’s Day – Confirmation That Gender Pay Gap Legislation Is On Its Way

March 7, 2019
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March 5, 2019
The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 Comes Into Force

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April 30, 2019

McDowell Purcell has merged with leading European law firm Fieldfisher

April 12, 2019

McDowell Purcell (now Fieldfisher Ireland) Celebrates National Workplace Wellbeing Day 2019

February 26, 2019

McDowell Purcell (now Fieldfisher Ireland) hosts seminar entitled ‘Employment Law Review of 2018’

February 18, 2019

McDowell Purcell (now Fieldfisher Ireland) Partner Julie Austin joined the panel discussion on ‘Flexible Working Arrangements’ on RTE Radio 1

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