Michael O'Halloran
Solicitor, Cork Office
Michael is a Solicitor, practising in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team with expertise in handling commercial disputes.
Michael has experience in various commercial litigation matters, including insurance defence and professional indemnity actions, property disputes, judicial reviews, and company law matters. Michael also has international legal experience having worked as an Irish-qualified solicitor in a boutique commercial litigation and insurance firm in Auckland, New Zealand.
Having trained with RDJ, Michael has significant experience in all aspects of court procedures including those of the District and Circuit Court, the High Court (including the Commercial Court) and Court of Appeal. Michael also has in-depth knowledge of alternative dispute resolution including negotiation and mediation.
Education
University College Cork, Bachelor of Civil Law (International) | First Class Honours
University College Cork, Master of Laws (Business Law) | First Class Honours
Professional
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
Practice Areas
The level of engagement provided by the RDJ team is exceptional.– The Legal 500 (2024)
An excellent firm which provides first-class advice.– Chambers Europe (2024)
RDJ is the firm that I always gravitate towards first.– The Legal 500 (2024)
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