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Declan Black, Partner

Declan leads MH+C’s large and diverse litigation practice. His personal focus is on commercial litigation and insolvency. His experience includes many high value contractual and tortious disputes, commonly with an international component. He advises regularly regarding shareholder disputes and in relation to warranty claims flowing from corporate acquisitions or disposals. He frequently acts in complex insolvency matters and fraud related litigation, often for financial institutions. He also acts in property related disputes, litigation regarding wills and estates and in professional negligence claims. He has also acted in a number of disputes involving the application of the Commercial Agents Directive and other EU regulations and directives.

Declan is also a course tutor in insolvency at the Law Society of Ireland.

Recommendations:

The Who's Who of International Commercial Litigators 2009.

Declan is recommended as one of the world's leading practitioners in this field.

Legal 500 – Dispute Resolution, 2009.

Declan is recommended by Legal 500 under the heading of ‘Dispute Resolution’. It is stated the team at Mason Hayes+Curran shines in insolvency and banking litigation under the leadership of the ‘approachable’ Declan Black.

Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2009.

Declan is recommended as a Leader in his Field in the ‘Dispute Resolution’ category. Declan is described as “An aggressive, sharp and skilled negotiator,” he impresses clients with his attention to detail and ability to act as a generalist.

Chambers Europe - The World's Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2009.

Declan is recommended as a Leader in his Field in the ‘Dispute Resolution’ category.

Which Lawyer? Practical Law Company 2009.

Declan is highly recommended as a lawyer in the area of ‘Dispute Resolution’. Declan is described as a “well-known insolvency law expert also an experienced commercial litigator.”

Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2008.

Declan is recommended as a Leader in his Field in the ‘Dispute Resolution’ category. Declan Black is admired for his “totally pragmatic and no-nonsense” style. Peers also appreciate his “dead straight and collegial” approach as an opponent.

Chambers Europe - Europe's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2008.

Declan is recommended as a Leader in his Field in the ‘Dispute Resolution’, ‘Insurance’ and ‘Insolvency’ categories.

Which Lawyer?, Practical Law Company, 2008.

Declan is highly recommended as a lawyer in the areas of 'restructuring & insolvency' and 'dispute resolution'. Well-known insolvency law expert and also an experienced litigator, "Declan frequently acts in complex shareholder disputes, fraud cases, insolvency (advised Global Crossing Holdings Limited) and general commercial litigation".

International Bar Association  - Who’s Who Legal, 2008.

Declan is recommended as a lawyer in the area of commercial litigation.

Legal Media Group - Expert Guides - to the World's Leading Lawyers, 2008.

Declan is recommended as expert in the Insolvency and Restructuring section.

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