Why choose Niall?
Niall brings over 30 years of elite legal experience gained in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, including time spent with premier City of London ‘Magic Circle’ law firms.
Notably, Niall was the first Intellectual Property practitioner in Ireland to be admitted to the List of Professional Representatives of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), maintaining his practice uninterrupted since 2 February 1996.
Throughout his career, Niall’s expertise and commercial acumen has been frequently recognised by top independent legal directories:
WTR 1000® – frequently ranked in the premier ‘Gold Tier’ for Trademark Prosecution and Strategy in Ireland
The Legal 500® – recognised for his reputation.
WTR Global Leaders – Routinely listed among the world’s most elite IP minds
Niall has an established track record of advocating for clients at both in-person and remote oral hearings before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland and the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office.
Niall represents a significant number of domestic and international businesses, including industry leaders such as Apple, Shiseido, Milton and SEMK.
Additionally, Niall serves as a legal consultant on European Union Intellectual Property law to prestigious international law firms and acts as external counsel to a leading anti-counterfeiting organisation.
When you instruct Niall, you receive an exclusive, one-to-one service where your matters are solely handled by a senior expert from start to completion.
All communications with Niall are fully protected under the doctrine of Legal Professional Privilege both within the European Union and the United Kingdom.
