Walkers hires in dispute specialist from London firm
Global firm Walkers has named Thomas Leyland as a partner in its Dublin insolvency and dispute-resolution practice.
Leyland trained with Freshfields in London, where he subsequently practised for ten years.
Complex disputes
He has particular expertise in high-profile, complex, financial-services disputes and will join the Walkers’ financial services litigation team.
Walkers' Ireland managing partner Garry Ferguson said: "Thomas' hire enhances Walkers' already significant insolvency and dispute resolution offering in the Irish market. and reinforces what is internationally recognised as a leading insolvency and disputes practice globally.”