Conor joined the firm in May 2024 and is based in our Dublin Office.
Conor has 25 plus years of experience in contentious matters including all aspects of litigation and mediation.
He has had the opportunity to work both in private practice and in-house for an Irish based Insurer, and consequently has a unique perspective and knowledge of the insurance industry and lines of business. While primarily dealing with defence litigation, Conor also provided support and advices for the claims and underwriting departments in connection with fraud and fraud detection, the Financial Services Ombudsman complaints process, policy coverage, governance issues, business transformation and legislative changes.
In private practice, Conor handled a wide variety of cases including significant large loss cases involving, property damage, construction, personal injury, products liability, professional indemnity, defamation, insurance law and policy interpretation, and marine law for several Irish and UK based insurance companies. He provides a detailed investigative approach, supported by advices and tactical inputs with a focus on early and economic resolution of disputes.
Conor can be contacted by e-mail conor.oneill@mdmlaw.ie