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.
Testimonials
"What we’ve particularly valued is their proactive approach. They don’t just respond to our needs; they anticipate them. Their preemptive guidance on potential legal hurdles has saved us time and resources, allowing us to focus on our core business functions."
"In a market where legal firms can often seem indistinguishable, these individuals bring a unique blend of technical excellence, business acumen, and personal engagement that sets them head and shoulders above the rest."
"...bring a level of personal commitment that goes well beyond what one might expect; it’s clear they see our success as their success. Their ability to cut through legal jargon and communicate complex matters in straightforward terms has made decision-making much simpler for us. They demonstrate an impressive depth of technical expertise, which has been invaluable."
"Ciaran Markey and Darragh Killeen – both excel at efficient, proactive advocacy to position cases for a favourable resolution."
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