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Lavelle Partners LLP, one of Ireland’s pre-eminent law firms, are pleased to announce the appointment of Georgina Lanigan and Dermot McClean as Partners in the firm.
Georgina Lanigan (Asset & Debt Recovery)
Georgina Lanigan, as Partner, heads up the firm’s extensive Asset & Debt Recovery Team. She has over 10 years’ experience as a Court litigation specialist in advising leading financial institutions, credit servicing firms and SMEs on mortgage and commercial litigation, asset recovery and enforcement of security.
Georgina also has extensive expertise in advising clients on regulatory and compliance matters and advising receivers on their appointment.
Georgina qualified as a solicitor in Ireland in 2016. She is also dual qualified to practice in England and Wales.
Dermot McClean (Litigation & Dispute Resolution)
Dermot McClean is a Partner in the firm’s renowned Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team. He has specialist expertise in commercial litigation, corporate restructuring and insolvency, acting for a varied array of clients on a number of high-profile disputes.
Dermot has extensive experience in defamation actions, estate disputes, insurance disputes and professional negligence litigation. He is also very well-versed in advising SMEs on their insolvency options, to include liquidation and the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process.
Dermot completed his professional training with the firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2017.
Michael Lavelle (Managing Partner)
Commenting on the recent appointments, Michael Lavelle, Managing Partner said:
“I am delighted to welcome Georgina and Dermot to the partnership. Their extensive experience, legal expertise and new ideas will greatly enhance our client offering and I look forward to working closely with them as they evolve as leaders in their new roles".
“The appointments reflect our continued growth, alongside a notable office move on the horizon later this year.”