Catherine leads our Public, Regulatory & Investigations team. She is recognised as a “Leading Individual” in Public Sector law by Legal 500. Clients describe her as “outstanding” and “committed to progressing the goals of the organisation”.
Catherine is a trusted adviser to many regulators and other public sector bodies regarding how they carry out their public law functions. Catherine has deep familiarity with the requirements of public and administrative law and how these impact on the work of public bodies. She is particularly well-known for her work in the areas of statutory interpretation, investigations, and fair procedures. She is a specialist in judicial review proceedings and other forms of public law litigation.
She also heads our Professional Regulatory group, managing some of the team’s most complex and difficult investigations and inquiries.
Catherine particularly enjoys advising on the complexities of information law as it relates to public and third sector bodies, including freedom of information and data protection.
What rights do I have regarding property and custody during a divorce in Ireland? How do Irish courts decide on child custody and asset distribution?
If I inherit property or money, am I required to pay inheritance tax in Ireland? How much can I inherit before I need to pay tax?
I’ve recently lost my job. Am I entitled to any benefits or financial support from the government in Ireland?
If I want to protect my business name, how do I register a trademark in Ireland?
I’m considering starting a small business in Cork. What are the legal steps involved in registering my business?
I believe I’m being discriminated against at work because of my gender. What are my legal rights in Ireland, and how can I take action?
If I’m having a conversation with someone, can I legally record it in Ireland without their consent?
If you’ve been asked to come to the Garda station, you may feel uncertain about your rights and what steps to take. What should you do next to protect yourself legally?
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