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Edmund Butler

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Edmund is a founding partner of LK Shields Solicitors and
Head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department.

He has a lengthy history of involvement in many high profile disputes such as acting for Sir Alex Ferguson in relation to
"Rock of Gibraltar".


Practice Areas
  • Professional Negligence
  • Defamation
  • Insurance Law
  • Insolvency
  • Product Liability
  • Arbitration
Professional Information


Edmund is the author of the Irish chapter in Campbell and Campbell,
Professional Liability of Lawyers



Recommendations

  • Recommended by The Legal 500, 2008 edition.

  • Highly recommended for construction and dispute resolution in European Legal Experts 2008.

  • An "aggressive litigator" known for his "formidable courtroom manner", he "understands complicated cases very well and is often able to keep you out of
    court and achieve a good settlement" states Chambers Global 2008 and Chambers Europe 2008, where he is recommended for dispute resolution.

  • Recommended for insurance in Chambers Europe 2008, where it notes that "he understands complex cases and achieves good settlements."

  • Recommended for dispute resolution and restructuring and insolvency by
    PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook
    in 2008.

  • In Chambers Global 2007 Edmund is described as an "an 'impressive litigator' respected for his 'tenacious' style". He is also recommended for dispute resolution.

  • Edmund is "highly regarded" according to the The Legal 500, 2007 edition. He is also recommended for insolvency and corporate restructuring.

  • Highly recommended by PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook in 2005, 2006 and 2007
    for dispute resolution.

  • Recommended as a "leading individual" in dispute resolution by Chambers Global
    in 2006.

  • Recommended for insolvency and corporate restructuring by The Legal 500,
    2006 edition.

  • A "redoubtable practitioner" states Chambers Global 2004-2005 who also rate Edmund as a "leading individual" in litigation.

Qualifications
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 1995
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland, 1984
  • BCL, University College Dublin, 1980





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