Leanne Kiernan | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

 
I have advised insurers, domestic and international commercial clients, public sector and private clients in various aspects of litigation including commercial disputes, landlord & tenant disputes, construction law disputes, employments issues and personal injury claims.
 
I have experience in Circuit Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court. 
 

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Passing-off: A fine line between competition and protection

14.08.2025
The Irish courts have recently considered the issue of Passing Off and have confirmed that evidence of actual consumer confusion is not required in all circumstances.
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Coucal Limited granted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Ireland

27.11.2024
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The Next Stage of the PIAB Reform

01.09.2023
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Redressing the balance: Changes to the Occupiers Liability Act

28.08.2023
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Are Post-accident Medical Records Discoverable

01.06.2023
Background The provision of post-accident medical records has always been a battleground for Plaintiff and defence practitioners.  In the recent case of James Egan v Castlerea Co-Operative Livestock Mart LTD [2023] IEHC 16 Mr Justice Twomey explored the importance of post-accident discovery of medical records.
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