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Dublin-based OBL assets are acquired

Davies, the specialist professional services and technology business, is to expand its legal solutions arm, Keoghs, into Ireland.

Keoghs Ireland will acquire the assets from Dublin-based OBL (O’Brien Lynam Solicitors).

OBL is a full-service law firm that acts for European and multinational insurers, PLCs, financial institutions, investment funds, semi-state bodies, as well as corporate entities and private individuals.

Founding partners Michael Lynam and Jack O’Brien, along with six partners and an experienced team of 30 professionals will form part of Davies’ complex and specialty division led by Laura Warwick.

Keoghs (England & Wales) was acquired by Davies in 2020 and provides claims and legal expertise to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance industry.

The deal agreed with OBL marks Keoghs’ first expansion outside of Britain.

Keoghs will offer clients a wide range of insurance litigation capabilities specific to Ireland, including specialist defence litigation for the London Market and adjusters, as well as expertise in professional negligence.

The OBL team will continue to support existing clients and, as part of the wider Keoghs team, will also provide advice and counsel to clients within Keoghs’ & Davies’ wider network.

Davies chief executive Dan Saulter said the OBL team is highly respected for their specialist expertise and knowledge and will be an excellent addition.

Milestone

OBL founding partner Jack O’Brien said it was a significant milestone.

Michael Lynam added: “Joining Davies, and becoming part of Keoghs, allows us to tap into the deep expertise that the Keoghs team brings while also providing us with the opportunity to broaden our offering to our existing clients on the claims litigation side and also in our property and banking practice.”