Newell Gillen & Cunningham Solicitors is a long established Waterford firm recognised for its expertise across Criminal Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Conveyancing, Family Law and Probate. Having served the Waterford community for nearly half a century, the practice has earned a reputation for legal excellence, integrity and professional ethics, and is regarded as one of Ireland's leading local law firms by industry observers, including recognition in the Irish Independent's Best 100 Law Firms listing in 2023. The firm is led by partners Fiona Gillen and Ken Cunningham, whose experienced teams deliver practical, outcomes driven legal solutions.

The firm places a strong emphasis on client service, combining compassionate guidance with transparent communication and strict confidentiality. Its approach focuses on understanding clients' objectives, explaining legal options in clear terms, and pursuing efficient resolutions while maintaining respect for clients' circumstances.

Across Criminal Defence, Accidents & Injuries, Real Estate and Family matters, the firm draws on a dedicated team led by Ken Cunningham and Fiona Gillen, with practitioners such as Jill Cunningham and Evan O'Neill contributing to high value Personal Injury work and complex trials. The practice operates across Ireland, with experience in Circuit and Central Criminal Court proceedings, and emphasises rigorous preparation, strategic advocacy and personalised client support.

About Newell Gillen & Cunningham Solicitors
Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Accidents & Injuries
Real Estate
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Newell Gillen & Cunningham Solicitors maintains a robust Criminal Defence practice led by partner Ken Cunningham and a team of experienced criminal solicitors. The group handles trials before the Circuit and Central Criminal Courts and has experience with European Arrest Warrants before the High Court, providing strategic defence, meticulous case preparation and clear communication to clients throughout the process.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Accidents & Injuries

Newell Gillen & Cunningham Solicitors' Personal Injury Litigation practice pursues compensation for clients who have suffered injuries in accidents. The team combines extensive litigation experience with a client-centred approach, focusing on thorough investigations, expert coordination and advocacy in the Circuit and High Courts to secure fair outcomes.

Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice covers Conveyancing for residential and commercial property, including sales, purchases, mortgages and leases. The team delivers precise transaction management, due diligence and straightforward client updates to ensure smooth property dealings and reliable results.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Family

The Family Law practice handles separation agreements, judicial separation and divorce, offering a client-centred, practical approach to resolving disputes when possible and robust advocacy in court when necessary.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

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