CIAN Ó CATHAIN
Expertise
Cian is a partner in the litigation department. He specialises in maritime law and commercial litigation, and advises corporate clients in relation to prosecution and defence of commercial claims.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Maritime Law
Experience
- Acted for a liquidator in relation to recovery of debt from a high profile pharmaceutical grouping in 2011
- Acts for a number of insurance companies in relation to personal injury defence litigation
- Acts for a number of P&O clubs in relation to cargo disputes, material damage and personal injury claims
- Acts for a number of high profile retail clients in relation to employment law and personal injuries related matters
- Acts for lenders in the enforcement of security
- Acts for landowners and developers in relation to construction disputes, property related disputes and disputes over easements
- Acts for a number of companies staving off winding up petitions
Education
- BA (Hons) 1982 – University College Dublin
- LLM (Hons) 1994 – University College Dublin
Professional
- Admitted as a solicitor (1987)