Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is a leading Irish law firm delivering robust expertise across corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance, disputes and regulatory work, energy and infrastructure, property and intellectual property. The firm supports multinational and domestic clients on complex transactions, high stakes disputes and regulatory challenges, with a risk aware, commercially focused approach. The combined practice leverages cross disciplinary teams to provide clients with practical guidance on governance, cross border deals and compliance in a dynamic Irish and European environment.

Following the historic merger of Byrne Wallace LLP and LK Shields Solicitors LLP, Byrne Wallace Shields now employs more than 430 professionals, including around 220 solicitors, and operates as one of Ireland's largest full service law firms. The scale and resource depth enables the firm to mobilise specialist teams quickly for large mandates and high profile matters while maintaining a partner led culture and direct access to senior lawyers.

The firm emphasises client service through direct partner engagement, pragmatic problem solving and a commitment to delivering timely, high quality advice. This client centric approach is designed to support clients through every phase of their legal matters, from initial planning and structuring to implementation and dispute resolution.

About Byrne Wallace Shields LLP

Founded in 2025

430 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP provides corporate and commercial advice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, cross border transactions and regulatory matters, with integrated teams addressing EU competition, tax, property and technology concerns. The firm supports both domestic Irish and international clients with structured deal execution, risk assessment and pragmatic commercial solutions.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance specialists at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP assist banks, lenders and borrowers with lending transactions, debt finance, regulatory compliance and related dispute resolution. The firm leverages its cross disciplinary capabilities in corporate and commercial, tax and litigation to deliver efficient financing structures and robust risk management.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management
Investment & Business Structuring

Employment & Labor

Employment matters are addressed by a dedicated team at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, advising on HR policy, compliance, industrial relations and dispute resolution for employers and employees across sectors including public and private. The practice is supported by the firm’s broader corporate and disputes capabilities to provide holistic labour and employment solutions.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

Real estate practice at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP covers property transactions, development, construction, leases and related regulatory matters, bridging the firm’s expertise across corporate, finance and disputes to deliver seamless real estate solutions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property is a core area at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, including protection, enforcement and strategic management of IP assets for clients in technology, life sciences and other industries.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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