Eimear O’Brien Appointed Of Counsel

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Eimear O’Brien as Of Counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Food & Beverage teams.

Eimear advises on a broad range of intellectual property matters including trade mark protection, passing off, and patent infringement. She also advises clients on defamation litigation. Eimear recently advised on the assignment of two large publication portfolios following the winding down of the existing publishers. Eimear also managed the distribution and protection of the various intellectual rights in the context of the transactions, showcasing her expertise in practical IP matters. Eimear is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and a qualified Irish and European trade mark and design attorney.

Commenting on the promotion Eimear said:

“Protecting what clients have built, from brand identity to creative assets, is what drives my work, and I look forward to working more closely with clients in the years ahead.”

Gerard Kelly, Co-head of Dispute Resolution and Head of Intellectual Property, added:

“Eimear brings a sharp commercial perspective and deep IP expertise to every matter. Her promotion to Of Counsel reflects her leadership and the trusted role she plays with clients on complex.”

Eimear’s promotion underscores the firm’s commitment to developing legal talent with the expertise to support client success in an evolving legal and regulatory landscape.