Former attorney general Paul Gallagher is one of the top commercial lawyers representing the biggest names in aircraft leasing. The dispute running in the parallel world of the commercial court is a high-stakes one involving some of the world’s biggest aviation lessors and insurers. Sources say the legal fees being paid to lawyers in the UK litigation are at least twice what their Irish counterparts are getting. Running such high-profile commercial litigation in the Irish courts is seen as a huge boost for Ireland for Law , the Government-supported initiative established with a mission to attract international commercial litigation to Irish courts. It is estimated up to 500 lawyers, for reasons including its potential implications for other cases, are viewing the litigation on a regular basis.

Source: The Irish Times June 22, 2024 02:51 UTC