LK Shields Solicitors LLP and Byrne Wallace merged at the beginning of 2025 to form Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, which handles the drafting of pension schemes, the pension aspects of acquisitions, and the arrangement of management incentive plans for its clientele, which includes both public and private sector clients. Practice head Liam Connellan is highly skilled at all aspects of pension-related mandates, the restructuring of pension schemes, wind-ups, the application of pensions regulations, and pensions disputes. Catherine Dowling is knowledgeable on employee share option schemes.
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Témoignages
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‘Liam Connellan has many years experience and a strong understanding of the Irish pensions landscape. When specific projects are ongoing he takes a keen interest and keeps in contact to ensure progress. He also involves the wider Byrne Wallace Shields where they would add to the advice being provided.’
‘Specialist knowledge in pensions.'
‘Liam Connellan- very knowledgeable in pensions and demonstrates care for his clients through his advice.’
‘The team's strength lies in the commercial acumen of their advice.’
‘Liam always provides top quality, commercial advice.’
Clients clés
- Tirlan Cooperative Society Limited
- Arkema S.A.
- FCR Media Limited
- Baker Tilly Ireland
- Thoroughbread Remedies Manufacturing Limited
- Select Technology Group
- Luas Partners
- Modern Restaurant Concepts Limited
Points forts
- Advised Glanbia Co-Operative Society Limited on the complex pension issues arising on putting in place funding arrangements for its recently announced acquisition of Glanbia plc’s 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland.
- Advised FCR Media Limited on the wind-up of the golden pages pension plan.
- Advised Arkema S.A. on the pension aspects of its acquisition of Wicklow based manufacturer Arc Building Products.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Liam Connellan
Autres avocats clés
Catherine Dowling