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Sharon Daly is a consultant in the Disputes and Investigation Group. Sharon has specialised in Insurance Disputes for many years.

She has been involved in some of the most significant commercial litigation to come before the Irish courts, including defending a major financial institution in a series of multi-billion, multi-jurisdictional disputes arising from investments in Bernard L Madoff’s business and for Aviva in the largest property damage dispute to come before the Irish courts in relation to the liability of hydro-electrical dams and flood damage arising therefrom. This case has made law in the area of the Tort of Negligence.

 

Areas of Expertise

Continuously recognised for her ability to respond creatively to complex issues, Sharon was awarded ‘Lawyer of the Year’ at the Benchmark Litigation 2019 Europe Awards. She was also named as a litigation star in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, Sharon was ranked in the Chambers Global Guide. She has been ranked under the Dispute Resolution category for 13 consecutive years.

Education

Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland – 1992

University College Dublin, Bachelor of Commerce

Accolades

Recognised for Insurance Law and Litigation.

Best Lawyers Ireland 

2018

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