‘The team at Arthur Cox have been instrumental in a number of key highly commercial projects. Their quality and speed of work at crucial times is second to none, with a real personal level of service, which makes all the difference.‘

‘Trust, ability to deliver a high quality of service accurately all of the time. This gives us real confidence as a company that all legal needs and challenges we face are in good hands.’

‘Zoë Mollaghan and Kieran Kelly are both highly experienced, very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. We often need to contact them with legal queries at short notice and they are always calm, efficient and able to deal with whatever we may need.‘

‘Kieran Kelly is an expert in media and entertainment law, defamation, litigation and related matters. Hugely knowledgeable, extremely hard-working, and easy to get on with. No challenge is too great for him and his advice is always practical and to the point.’

‘The team have an unparalleled breadth and depth of media law experience. They combine superb technical skills with practical, commercial advice.’

‘Hayes showed great capability not just in meeting our current needs, but worked to ensure historic contracts and agreements with vendors which no longer fit our purposes could serve us into the future. They show real innovation in playing the ball where it lies to get to the required end result.’

‘Laura Fannin is a pleasure to deal with, always prompt and responsive, and provides clear, client-ready advice. She is my go-to Irish adviser for consumer and advertising law matters.’

‘The team has been incredibly collaborative, responsive, and thoughtful in their analysis and feedback on many wide-ranging legal questions and proposed product solutions.’

‘Michael Madden is a pleasure to work with. He is our go-to external counsel for ongoing DSA compliance advice and has provided consistently valuable guidance that is efficiently delivered, thoughtful, and always exactly on point.’

‘The team’s advice on the scope and applicability of the EU Digital Services Act, including on many aspects of compliance and enforcement action by the Coimisiun na Mean, has consistently been delivered with a very real-world, commercially practical and risk-based perspective.’

‘Ruth Hunter and Nicole Mitchel have a great understanding of and experience in film, TV and animation. They are responsive, a pleasure to deal with and work diligently on the legal closing like an extension of our team.‘

‚What sets them apart, is if some issue / new nuance arises on a project, they consider its implications and the pros and cons of accepting it or suggest compromises that balance the desire to reach agreement, ensuring our company is protected. We have worked with them for several years and look forward to continuing to do so.’

‘Ruth Hunter is known as one of the most knowledgeable media lawyers in Ireland. In our experience, this reputation is warranted due to her collaborative approach, quick grasp of the key deal points and proactive guidance / suggestions to close the project.‘

‘Fearless but pragmatic and considerate to client needs, Audrey inspires confidence in her team’s ability to look after your needs and to consider your queries thoughtfully. She’s calm, in control and very easy to work with.‘

‘This team are very experienced in high profile advisory work and litigation involving regulatory law. They have been involved in the leading cases in this jurisdiction and as a result bring a wealth of experience to their clients when advising them. I would highly recommend this team for any client in need of robust assistance with a complex matter.’

‘The McCann Fitzgerald reputation management team is technically the strongest that I have worked with. Reputation management disputes in Ireland almost invariably involve a complex transnational element. Detailed and secure knowledge of the underlying legal position with all of its complexities is critical. McCann Fitzgerald is a real market leader in that regard. ’

‘Jonathan Kelly is an outstanding media lawyer, the best I have come across anywhere in decades of film and television production. He has managed also to recruit a first class team of associates who do excellent work in our particular line of business, the funding and making of high-end television drama series.’

‘Outstanding associate Jessica Gorman. What makes these lawyers different is that over and above legal technical skills, they show commercial understanding and an ability to make judgement calls.‘

‘A&L Goodbody give very sound, commercial advice based on their understanding of the current regulatory landscape.’

‘Stephen King was recently appointed partner and has an excellent practice on online content and safety issues. He is very clued-in and provides top class advice.’

‚The team is deep expertise across a range of related areas. They are technically very proficient and pragmatic in their style of advice.’

‘Led by a very strong and competent partner who promotes his more junior members and gives them agency in running litigation. Importantly, those junior members are very well briefed themselves, but are also sufficiently self-aware that they know when to involve the partner.‘

‚Updates are timely, prompts are polite and there is no information overload at any time. RDJ’s paperwork is always clear and covered with suitable instructions and explanations.‘

‘Darryl Broderick is on top of the law, does a lot of the early and necessary heavy lifting. He is very good in terms of managing his clients.‘

‘I thought I knew what top service looked like but Bird & Bird’s media team showed me there is another level entirely — like discovering a seven-star hotel when you thought five was the peak. They anticipate needs before you voice them, balance creativity with pragmatism, and make even complex issues feel seamless.’

‘Anna Morgan sets the standard — visionary, decisive, and inspiring a team that mirrors her excellence. Shauna Joyce is the definition of a future leader: sharp, responsive, and impossible not to trust. Even from a background of constant “best in class” service, working with them still feels extraordinary.’

‘This firm truly understands the media and entertainment industry — not just the law, but how the business works at a global scale. This knowledge gives them an edge when it comes to anticipating risks and spotting opportunities.‘

‘Excellent complementary skill set – analytical, research, legal knowledge, relationship management. Highly motivated, enthusiastic, high energy. A very happy team. Personable but also professional.’

‘I would single out Karyn Harty as providing an exceptional level of service and support.‘

‘Karyn Harty and Lesley Caplin are extremely easy to work with, very knowledgeable about freedom of expression issues and media law in Ireland and are pragmatic and practical lawyers who give effective advice to progress litigation in a client’s favour.’

‘This team balances delivering practical legal advice and services, with knowledge building and unrivalled industry access. This team is ahead of the curve on identifying issues and getting key players together in one room to discuss.’

‘Gavin Woods is an exemplary professional. He is knowledgeable, helpful, practical and a true leader. Gavin has offered advice and guidance on the industry and emerging legislation. Gavin embodies the spirit of collegiality.’