Karl O'Connor

B.A.,H.Dip in Ed, LL.B, Dip. Not. I.(F.N.P.I.)

EXPERIENCE - INTEGRITY - RESULTS

Karl studied Law at NUI Galway and graduated from NUI Galway in 1997 with an LLB (Honours) Degree. He later qualified as a Solicitor in March 2003. Karl trained and worked for a leading Midlands firm with offices based both in the Midlands and County Galway for over 18 years and gained extensive general practice experience, before joining Sheehan & Co. in 2018.


Karl has practiced in a wide range of areas, from Litigation including Personal Injuries and Medical Negligence, representing clients in the District, Circuit and High Courts, he also has extensive experience in the areas of Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, Licencing, Employment law, Family Law and Probate.

Karl has also represented clients before the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse and the Residential Redress Board. Karl currently specialises in Commercial & Residential Conveyancing , Litigation including Commercial Litigation and Employment Law.


Karl holds a Certificate in Mediation and a Diploma in Notarial Law & Practice. Karl has been appointed as a Notary Public by the Chief Justice of Ireland for Galway, and the surrounding counties Mayo, Clare, Roscommon, Tipperary and Offaly and has been Commissioned for Life.


Karl is also admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales.

Specialties

Commercial /Corporate Law

We, at Sheehan & Co., have extensive experience in all areas of Commercial Service. We have advised clients through a broad range of business matter. Our focus us to assist clients at all stages from their initial concepts to the finished product.

Litigation

We have a broad range of experience in advising clients and representing clients in relation to cross-sections of litigation at all levels from District Court to Supreme Court. We place particular emphasis on keeping our clients updated on all aspects of their action and ensuring that our clients understand the issues involved and the possible outcomes of their action.

Property

We, at Sheehan & Co., advise a wide range of clients including developers, investors and corporations in relation to property and construction activities in the Irish market.

Employment Law

We, at Sheehan & Co., advise on a wide range of employment issues including contentious and non-contentious matters from drafting contracts of employment, employment policies and procedures to advising on transfers of undertakings and termination of employment.

Licensing

Licensing is a particularly technical and niche area of law. We at Sheehan Solicitors have extensive experience in advising and acting for clients in the hospitality industry over the past number of years, including pubs, hotels, private and sporting clubs, nightclubs, theatres, sports venues and music venues.

Commercial Litigation

We have a broad range of experience in advising business clients and representing clients in commercial litigation matters at all levels from the District Court to the Supreme Court. Our team are particularly focused on the speedy resolution of all disputes. Our team promote the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution options where possible. Particular emphasis is placed on keeping our clients updated on all aspects of their action and ensuring that our clients understand the issues involved and the possible outcomes of their action.

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