A client-focused firm providing a comprehensive range of specialist legal skills to Irish and International clients.
About Us
Based in Cork, J.W. O’Donovan LLP operates throughout Ireland offering expertise in corporate and commercial law, banking, litigation and dispute resolution, commercial and residential real estate as well as employment law and private client work.
Areas Of Practice
Banking & Financial
Construction
Private Clients & Succession
Residential Real Estate
Corporate & commercial
Employment
Commercial Real Estate
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Areas Of Practice
We are committed to responding to the needs of our clients, whether private or corporate, by combining our established values with specialist expertise, supported by legal research and information technology.
Our Team
Our team of highly qualified professionals work together to ensure that our clients are provided a legal service of the highest quality.
Latest News
J.W. O’Donovan LLP merges with Eamon Murray & Co
J.W. O’Donovan LLP is delighted to announce that we have merged with Eamon Murray & Co Solicitors. This merger represents the next phase of growth for the firm, following on from our move to larger offices at 27 South Mall in late 2024 to accommodate growth such...
J.W. O’Donovan LLP merges with Eamon Murray & Co
J.W. O’Donovan LLP is delighted to announce that we have merged with Eamon Murray & Co Solicitors. This merger represents the next phase of growth for the firm, following on from our move to larger offices at 27 South Mall in late 2024 to accommodate growth such...
Anne-Marie Linehan appointed Managing Partner of J.W. O’Donovan LLP
Anne-Marie Linehan has taken over the role from Jerome O’Sullivan, who will continue to lead our commercial real estate team. Anne-Marie Line will lead the firm’s planned expansion over the coming years. Anne-Marie, a law graduate of University College Cork (UCC),...
A timely reminder to both company directors and landlords alike regarding commercial lease arrangements and separate legal entities
The recent High Court decision in Patrick O’Connell v Ciaran Butler and Colum Butler [2025] IEHC 358 draws attention to both the duties of directors of multiple companies within a group structure as well as the level of caution that landlords should exercise when...
Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 – New rights for parents and carers come in to effect from the 3rd of July 2023
The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (the “Act”) was signed in to law on the 4th of April 2023. The Act, transposes the EU Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers and introduces new rights for employees in Ireland striving to...