Ciarán Markey
Partner
Dublin
ciaran.markey@brownejacobson.com
+353 1 574 3912
Ciarán is one of the founding partners of our first international office in Dublin. He is a dispute resolution expert, specialising in contentious technology and IP matters and in competition / antitrust disputes. He is ranked in Chambers Global for Dispute Resolution and Legal 500 recognise him as a key lawyer across Dispute Resolution, IP and EU/Competition.
Ciarán has acted for a diverse range of clients with a TMT sector focus, including multi-national tech companies, global brands, founders and investors. Ciarán regularly advises clients in complex high-value disputes before the Commercial Court. He has brought several complex disputes involving private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors to successful resolution.
Featured experience
Antitrust litigation for a world leading provider of transport solutions
Acted in antitrust litigation for a world leading provider of transport solutions.
International IP and technology litigation and disputes
Acted in international IP and technology litigation and disputes.
Leading international technology company in risk management strategies
Advised a leading international technology company in risk management strategies relating to technology systems operating in Ireland.
Expert in resolving disputes involving private equity and venture capital investors
Expert in resolving disputes involving private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors in particular in the technology and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.
Expertise
Testimonials
"Ciarán Markey and Darragh Killeen lead the team. They manage litigation disputes very effectively, explain local law issues in a clear way to the client and give pragmatic and insightful strategic advice."
"Ciarán Markey is very knowledgeable. He has a great understanding of the law and has a knack for explaining complicated matters so that they are easy to understand."
"Ciarán Markey offers deep knowledge and great service."
"His responsiveness is excellent, and he is also very approachable and friendly."
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