Our solicitors have worked in large commercial law firms in Ireland and abroad, advising on complex banking and investment disputes. We have extensive knowledge of the financial services sector.
We have considerable experience with disputes involving mis-selling in the banking and insurance sectors, payment and investment frauds, professional negligence by financial services professionals, and regulatory investigations.
We work withconsumers, investors, borrowers, businesses and regulated entities, investment managers, and commercial clients. We understand how financial products are designed and sold. We know how lending and investment agreements should operate and the types of problems that tend to arise.
We have clients who are the victims of serious fraud by third parties, either due to phishing or other deception. Sometimes, some fault lies with their bank or broker. We can advise on any recourse available.
Mis-selling happens when a financial services provider recommends a product which is unsuitable for the consumer. We have advised on many mis-selling claims.
Some banking and investment disputes involve breaches of regulatory compliance obligations, such as sales practices, disclosure, or governance obligations. We have extensive knowledge of the regulatory background.
Misrepresentation happens when one party relies on information that turns out to be inaccurate or incomplete. In the financial context, that may involve statements about risks, returns, security, or the nature of the product.
Fund managers, directors, trustees, and advisers owe duties to act in the interests of investors or beneficiaries. We investigate whether those duties were met.
Investment disputes can arise due to dissatisfaction with how portfolios, funds, or products were run. We examine issues such as valuation concerns, delayed reporting, liquidity problems, or shortcomings in risk management.
When one party fails to meet payment obligations, capital commitments, or procedural requirements, we can advise on the contractual position and outline the steps available to address the default.
We have a long history advising consumers, investors, businesses, and regulated entities in Ireland on financial services disputes. We understand how regulated financial products are designed, and how compliance requirements shape a transaction. When a financial services dispute arises, we know where to start.
Our experience allows us to get straight to the key issues. We aim to provide straightforward guidance on the options available, and the most cost effective routes to get the best result possible.
We check which rules apply to the loan or investment and whether those rules were followed. If a regulator might take interest, we explain what information may be needed and how this could affect the timing of the dispute.
Regulated entities have strict obligations and they must record their processes clearly. This gives more information to work with, but it can also create extra points to examine.
Many disputes can be discussed directly between the parties. Others may benefit from mediation, where an independent person helps both sides find a way forward. We explain the options clearly so clients can choose the most practical route.
Litigation becomes likely when the parties cannot agree, when important obligations have not been met, or when urgent steps are needed to protect money or assets. At that point, a court decision is often the clearest way to resolve the issue.
The timing depends on how many parties are involved, how complicated the documents are, and whether expert or international input is needed. Once we review the paperwork, we can give a realistic sense of the likely timeframe.
