Bernard, a senior partner, joined Philip Lee in August 2020 following the firm’s merger with McEvoy Corporate Law. He is now based between our Dublin and London offices.
Bernard is an energetic and extremely experienced corporate/commercial lawyer. Starting out in banking and property over 40 years ago, he was encouraged by his substantial client base to deal with their corporate and commercial matters. He has spent the vast majority of his career on these matters, both national and international, whilst handling high level dispute resolution, including fraud recovery and corporate restructuring.
Prior to joining Philip Lee, Bernard was the managing partner and founder of McEvoy Corporate Law (a boutique corporate/commercial law firm), having previously been a partner in an international firm based in London where he set up and managed the Irish team of that firm. During his years of practice, Bernard has built up extensive experience skill and know-how in all areas where business and law interact.
With his experience, there are few corporate/commercial documents that he has not dealt with. He also has considerable transaction experience in the commercial aspects, the negotiation and the legalities, so whether the business or product is being restructured, merging, sold, bought, capitalised or securitised, he will add value. Bernard advises clients on employment matters and has made numerous appearances before the former Employment Appeals Tribunal and now the Workplace Relations Commission.
His clients include persons and entities who are based abroad or operate internationally from Ireland. Bernard provides a fast and effective service and communicates clearly. He works with a number of associates to help facilitate these services.
