Our Team

Welcome to our website where you can learn how we operate, read more about areas of specialisation and find out how we can help you. You can also catch up on recent news in different legal areas and some of the types of cases that we have assisted clients with.

We can help in all areas of Irish law. We are proud of our specialist legal areas: Immigration, Litigation, Family, Conveyancing and Probate.

You may not find all the information you need on the site. If that happens, email us or request a call back and one of our solicitors will contact you to discuss how we might help.

Why work with us?

Legal advice for all private and commercial law

  • Confidential
  • Objective

You are invited to contact any of our team directly

  • Discuss your case in confidence
  • We will discuss your options with you
  • Get a plan of action and budget
If we believe we can assist, we will schedule a consultation to provide an action plan and workable budget proposal for you.
In each of the legal areas we represent, our team of solicitors have a depth of experience and a portfolio of successful case histories.
 
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Gerard McGrath

BCL, Dip Comm. Law

Gerard (Gerry) qualified as a solicitor in 1988 and worked in Dublin, Limerick and Cork before establishing the practice with Brian McGrane in 1999. He advises on immigration law, commercial work, and general litigation. He has developed a specialty assisting immigrant investors obtain residency following donations to Irish charities (through the IIP) and commercial investments.

Gerry lectures on the Law Society certificate course in immigration law and practice, and heads up the Immigration team at McGrath Mullan LLP.

Gerry is a former international distance runner. He is a level 2 coach with Athletics Ireland and coaches young athletes in DSD Athletic Club. He is also on the board of the women’s mini marathon, the largest sports participation event in Ireland.

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Julie Mullan

BA, Dip LS, Dip Emp Law

Julie qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and specialises in conveyancing, commercial lending, probate and employment law. She holds a Diploma in Employment Law from the Law Society of Ireland and leads the Employment Law team at McGrath Mullan LLP in regularly advising employers and employees. Julie gained 7 years’ experience working in a general practice law firm before starting work with the practice in 2006, and becoming a partner in 2018.

Julie is a mentor on the Law Society’s Women in Leadership Mentoring Programme and is a member of the Dublin Solicitor’s Bar Association.

Julie is a one-time marathon runner and her other interests include reading, sailing and powerlifting.

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Gerard Dunne

BCL..

Gerard (Gerry) qualified as a solicitor in 1988. He initially worked for over 10 years in the legal department of Zurich Insurance before establishing the very successful practice of O’Brien Dunne Solicitors in 2002 and continuing to work there as a Partner until 2022.

In April 2022, the Firm was delighted to welcome Gerry Dunne as a Consultant. Gerry brings with him a wealth of experience, particularly in personal injury and general litigation, having worked for over 30 years in these areas between the insurance industry and private practice. Gerry’s significant expertise also includes employment law, contract disputes and inquests. His focus is always on providing sound legal advice and bringing each case to a conclusion as quickly as possible and in the client’s best interests.

Gerry is a member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association.

Gerry is a keen athletics fan and long-time member of Dundrum South Dublin Athletics Club; he currently serves on the board of the club. His work there has a particular emphasis on the development of various aspects of the club. Gerry is also a former board member of Athletics Ireland, and the board of his children’s Gaelscoil.

 
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Aileen Gittens

BCL, Dip Emp Law, Dip Adv Immig Law

Aileen qualified as a solicitor in 2013 having trained with one of Ireland’s largest corporate law firms. She joined the Firm in 2016 and now specialises in immigration law, administrative judicial review and general litigation. Aileen also advises on employment matters. Aileen lectures on the Law Society certificate course in immigration law and practice. She is a founding committee member of the IILA; the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (www.iila.ie).

Aileen’s interests outside of the law include running, hiking and traveling. She regularly competes in middle distance athletics competitions. She once spent a week in a silent meditation retreat and has not stopped talking since.

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Elaine O’Sullivan

LLB, LLM, Cert Immig Law

Elaine qualified as a solicitor in 2017 and works primarily in immigration law, judicial review and surrogracy law. She holds an LLB in Law and European Studies, and an LLM in Human Rights in the Criminal Justice System, both from the University of Limerick.

Elaine has been practising as a solicitor with the Firm since 2018

Elaine’s interests outside work include music and anything creative. She also enjoys cooking and keeping the office plants alive.

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Eoghan McMahon

B.Soc.Sc., PGDip.Law, Cert Immig Law.

Eoghan qualified as a solicitor in 2018 having trained in the Galway office of a large litigation practice. As part of his training he spent time in NUI Galway on secondment as a litigation and employment law specialist. On qualification he completed a year in corporate and commercial practice in one of Ireland’s leading commercial firms before joining the Firm. Eoghan specialises in immigration law, administrative judicial review and civil litigation.

Eoghan’s interests outside of the office include music, reading and running. He still talks about that one half marathon he did 5 years ago. Eoghan is a regular volunteer with FLAC.

 
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Hannah Clinton

BL, LLB.

Hannah qualified as a Solicitor in 2017. Hannah has gained extensive experience in many areas of the law having worked in two general practise firms before joining the Firm. Hannah now specialises in Conveyancing and Civil Litigation.

Hannah is a regular volunteer with FLAC and her interests outside the office include reading and exercise; in particular kickboxing and weight training. Hannah is no stranger to an obstacle having successfully completed the Tough Mudder event, which she describes as being one of her most gruelling experiences yet.

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Taise De Azevedo

LLB.

Taise is a qualified lawyer in Brazil since 2017, in Portugal since 2020 and in Ireland since 2021. Taise began her career with the firm as a legal assistant and now practices with the firm as a solicitor.

Taise specialises in Immigration Law. She is more than happy to discuss any immigration matter with clients in English or Portuguese.

Taise’s interests outside of the law include music and traveling. For the past two years, she has also been helping the Brazilian community in Dublin to find jobs through an Instagram page called @findajobdublin, which has over 10,000 followers.

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Naoise Duffy

BCL, Cert Immig Law.

Naoise qualified as a solicitor in 2021 having trained with one of Ireland’s largest corporate law firms. She first worked with the Firm as a legal assistant in immigration law, and later re-joined the Firm as a solicitor in 2022, now specialising in immigration law, judicial review and surrogacy law. She holds a BCL in Law and English from Maynooth University.

Naoise’s interests outside of the office include swimming, art, reading, looking after her tortoise and travelling. In 2018 she combined these last two interests when she visited the Galapagos Islands and encountered their famous giant tortoises.

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Phone: +353 (0) 1 873 5012

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