Strategic Advocacy Through Collaboration

 

At J.V. Geary Solicitors, we believe that exceptional legal outcomes require the right team. In complex or contentious cases, we work closely with some of Ireland’s most highly regarded barristers and senior counsel, ensuring that every client benefits from the strongest possible advocacy — both inside and outside the courtroom.

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We are proud of our reputation for working seamlessly with the Bar. Whether your matter requires a courtroom advocate, a written legal opinion, or tactical advice at a critical stage, we match each client with the most suitable counsel for the task at hand.

 

Why Barristers Matter

In the Irish legal system, barristers are specialist advocates who provide legal opinions, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court, particularly at the higher levels such as the Circuit Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. Their role complements that of the solicitor and, in the right cases, can be crucial to a successful result.

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Engaging the right barrister early can:

• Strengthen your legal strategy

• Provide authoritative insight on complex legal points

• Ensure your case is presented clearly and persuasively

• Help assess the strength of a claim or defence

• Add weight and expertise at critical negotiation or hearing stages

 

How We Select Counsel

Choosing the right barrister for your case is not just about seniority or profile — it’s about fit, skill, and subject matter expertise. We take care to brief barristers who are:

• Specialists in the relevant area of law (e.g. personal injuries, chancery, employment, regulatory law)

• Experienced in the specific type of court or tribunal involved

• Approachable and professional in client interactions

• Strategic, pragmatic, and capable of clear advocacy

• A good match for the tone, complexity, and goals of your case

 

We maintain strong relationships across the Bar and regularly brief both junior and senior counsel depending on the nature of the case. We will always consult with you before engaging a barrister and discuss the reasons for our recommendation.

 

Our Role in Managing Counsel

While the barrister may ultimately speak on your behalf in court or advise on technical points of law, we remain your primary point of contact and legal advisor throughout. Our job is to:

• Instruct and brief counsel with clarity and completeness

• Coordinate strategy between solicitor, counsel, and client

• Ensure pleadings, affidavits, and evidence are complete and court-ready

• Support you in understanding each stage of the legal process

• Manage costs transparently and advise you on all legal fees in advance

 

We believe that a successful solicitor–barrister relationship relies on mutual respect, clear communication, and shared commitment to the client’s best interests — and we ensure that every member of your legal team is fully aligned with your goals.

 

When Do We Involve a Barrister?

We typically engage barristers in the following types of matters:

• High Court and appellate court litigation

• Disciplinary and regulatory hearings involving professional bodies

• Complex commercial, chancery, and employment disputes

• Applications for injunctive relief, judicial review, or enforcement orders

• Serious criminal matters or appeals

• Personal injury and medical negligence cases with large liability or valuation issues

 

In other matters — such as day-to-day legal advice, conveyancing, wills and probate, family law negotiations, or early-stage disputes — our solicitors handle the work directly. But when your case reaches a point where expert advocacy is required, we bring in the right barrister to strengthen your position and secure the best possible outcome.

 

Client-Focused and Collaborative

We never take a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether your case requires a junior barrister for a straightforward hearing or a senior counsel for complex litigation, we work with you to understand your budget, your concerns, and your desired outcome — and we build your team accordingly.

 

You remain informed and empowered throughout the process. We ensure you know:

• Who your barrister is

• What they are advising

• When and where they will be involved

• What their role will cost and why

 

Our collaborative, transparent approach means no surprises and full confidence in the professionals advocating for your case.

 

Why This Approach Works

• Better outcomes – with the right people, the right expertise, and the right preparation

• Peace of mind – knowing your legal team is unified, strategic, and working for you

• Efficiency – we manage all coordination, drafting, and briefing, saving you time and stress

• Reputation and respect – our firm is known for being thorough, courteous, and effective when working with the Bar

 

We don’t just “bring in a barrister” — we build a legal team that’s fit for your specific challenge, and we lead that team with integrity and attention to your needs.

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Professionals

We have contacts in all areas to include Medical Doctors and Consultants, Engineers, Architects, Actuaries, Vocational Experts, Loss Adjusters and other specialists in various fields of expertise for an independent report, review or appointment.

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Contact Us

If you are involved in a legal matter that may require specialist advocacy or expert legal opinion, we are here to guide you. J.V. Geary Solicitors will ensure you have the right legal team in place — and that every member of that team is focused on achieving the best result for you.

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Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and learn more about how we support our clients through collaboration with Ireland’s leading barristers.