Ronan Daly Jermyn appoints Peter Lennon to lead insurance team

Mr Lennon has over thirty years of experience in the field of commercial litigation and arbitration in the insurance and aviation sector, advising on complex disputes relating to passengers’ claims, public liability and employer’s liability for most of the major airlines in Ireland.

He also has wide ranging experience advising on disputes related to the construction and financial services sectors.

Richard Martin, managing partner at Ronan Daly Jermyn, said: “Peter brings with him extensive experience in complex dispute resolution. A highly respected practitioner, he has an outstanding reputation for taking on and winning difficult cases. His substantial experience around marine and aviation disputes will boost our already strong litigation practice’s capabilities across the country.”

In a move to accommodate an expanding staff and need for additional space, Ronan Daly Jermyn recently moved its Dublin offices to the new Exchange building in George’s Dock, IFSC.

Jamie Olden, partner in charge of the Dublin office, said: “Peter’s skills as a commercial litigator are exceptional. He is a great fit for our Litigation and Disputes Resolution Department and a terrific addition to a rapidly expanding Dublin office. His deep expertise will be a great asset to our clients. We look forward to working with him.”

Mr Lennon added: “I am delighted to be joining Ronan Daly Jermyn. The firm has longstanding and extensive experience of acting in the areas of large scale commercial disputes, professional indemnity, product liability, as well as coverage issues and acts for insurers from all over the world along with numerous self-insured entities. I am thrilled to partner with such a strong group of lawyers.”

He is a member of the Federation of Defence and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) and the Institute of Directors. He is also a main board director of Datalexplc and chairs its remuneration committee.