Litigation &
Dispute Resolution

At J.W. O’Donovan LLP, we are recognised leaders in the field of litigation and dispute resolution, delivering trusted expertise across complex commercial, real estate, and civil matters.

Our team has a strong track record of successfully guiding clients through a range of disputes, ensuring that their legal and commercial objectives are met efficiently.

We offer extensive experience in both pre-dispute advisory services and handling formal litigation proceedings. Additionally, we are skilled in various forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including commercial mediation and arbitration (contractual and statutory), allowing us to provide tailored solutions that prioritise cost-effectiveness, speed, and confidentiality.

We service a wide range of clients including multi-national, national and SME clients, insurers, financial institutions, charitable organisations, as well as private individuals. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, we understand the significant risks that legal disputes pose and are committed to delivering clear, commercially focused advice to minimise these risks and achieve optimal outcomes.

We recognise that litigation is not always the most appropriate path and that ADR offers valuable alternatives that can preserve relationships, protect reputations, and resolve disputes more amicably. Our team is adept at guiding clients through these processes, helping them avoid the costs and delays often associated with traditional litigation.

Our practice covers a wide range of contentious and regulatory matters, with particular expertise in commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation.

Debt Recovery

Effective credit control is essential for every business, and at J.W. O’Donovan LLP, we provide a high-quality debt recovery service designed to assist our clients in recovering outstanding debts swiftly and cost-effectively. Our streamlined litigation process is tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring an efficient and strategic approach to debt recovery.

We offer comprehensive advice on all available enforcement options, helping clients navigate the best course of action to maximise recovery while minimising costs. With a strong emphasis on speed and cost-efficiency, we aim to resolve matters promptly, safeguarding cash flow and business interests.

Our extensive experience in commercial and company law allows us to provide nuanced, practical advice, making us a trusted partner in managing debt recovery efficiently and effectively.

Our services include the following

• Commercial contractual and warranty disputes
• Internet and telecommunications litigation
• Debt recovery options and mechanisms
• Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
• Professional negligence and indemnity
• Avoidance of contractual disputes
• Personal Injuries (including PIAB)
• Intellectual property and patents
• Planning and environmental law
• EU competition and regulation
• Fraud and white collar crime
• Labour and employment law
• Appropriateness of ADR
• Medical and healthcare
• Succession law claims
• Tribunals and inquiries
• Media and defamation
• Partnership disputes
• Pensions litigation
• Defence litigation
• Claims in Tort
• Construction
• Insurance