Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, Galway
11 Dockgate Dock Road Galway H91 DFP3 Ireland
- Banking and Finance
- Construction
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Energy
- Entertainment / Media Law
- Estate planning/ Trusts
- EU/Competition
- General Practice
- Insolvency
- Intellectual Property
- Public/ Administrative law
- Real Estate / Property
- Technology and Commerce

- Banking and Finance
- Construction
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Energy
- Entertainment / Media Law
- Estate planning/ Trusts
- EU/Competition
- General Practice
- Insolvency
- Intellectual Property
- Public/ Administrative law
- Real Estate / Property
- Technology and Commerce
Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is one of Ireland’s largest full service law firms. A forward thinking Irish law firm, we focus on securing the best possible outcomes for our clients and are dedicated to the protection and promotion of our clients’ interests through the provision of expert legal services. Our expertise is borne out of half a century of delivering high professional standards and developing some of the most talented lawyers in Ireland.
In recognition of our firm’s commitment to delivering excellent service to our clients and legal expertise, Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has been awarded a number of national and international awards over the years.
We are the only top ten law firm in Ireland with Lexcel accreditation, - the international quality mark of excellence in practice management and client service. Our firm was also the first large Irish law firm certified with ISO 27001 - the recognised international standard for information security management.
We are a progressive law firm that embraces technology - it brings us closer to each other and to our clients, enhances our ability to understand our clients’ business needs and allows us to deliver a more efficient and effective service.
Our service is driven by senior and experienced lawyers. Our partner-led approach fosters greater collaboration, a stronger connection to our clients and enables us to harness the collective experience of our team.
We offer a diversity of expertise that covers all significant areas of Irish law with strength in depth across the key areas of corporate and commercial law including Corporate/M&A, Banking & Financial Services, EU & Competition, Tax, Litigation, Property, Infrastructure Construction & Energy, Regulatory, Public Sector, Employment, Technology, Cyber, AI, and Data Privacy.
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Jennifer McGuire
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