Lisa has considerable expertise in managing disputes through other forms of alternative dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and expert determinations. She has also represented clients before Tribunals and Commissions of Inquiry and has acted as a Chairperson on an Appeal Panel. 

She routinely advises clients and colleagues in relation to issues concerning discovery (disclosure) and privilege, and is a committee member of the Commerical Litigation Association of Ireland.

Lisa has over 29 years’ experience advising clients across a range of sectors including financial services, professional firms, property developers, public bodies, corporate entities, and pharmaceutical companies. She is known for working very closely with her clients to achieve the best result for them and as close as possible to their desired outcome. She provides clear, pragmatic advice in a direct and strategic way.

Featured expertise:

• Acting for a ‘Big 4’ accountancy firm in relation to its involvement in state-run inquiries arising out of the collapse of the Irish banking sector 

• Acting on behalf of an insurer and insured in relation to a professional negligence claim arising from a high-profile construction project 

• Advising an alternative energy company in relation to a contractual dispute with its funder 

• Acting on behalf of a well-known Irish retailer in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court in relation to a dispute concerning the construction and enforceability of a development agreement 

Quotations:

• Lisa is ranked as a “Leading Partner” in Legal 500 where clients say she is “exceptionally practical” and provides “excellent, well thought out advice” and “will get the job done always”. 

• Lisa is also ranked at Band 2 in Chambers and Partners where one client says “Lisa's main skill is her ability to manage the relationship with the client. She is excellent at getting a very good idea of the issues that they might need advice on.” (Chambers and Partners, 2025, Dispute Resolution).