Moran & Ryan LLP

What Moran & Ryan LLP does

Moran & Ryan LLP is a Dublin-headquartered full-service law firm established in 1893, with a secondary office in London. The firm operates as a Limited Liability Partnership authorized by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority under section 125 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, and is led by Managing Partner Seamus Connolly alongside Partners Louise Wright (Commercial Real Estate) and Caoimhe Connolly (Employment, Licensing, Family Law, Litigation, Notary Public). The firm employs approximately 14 people in total, including partners, a consultant (Louise McAuliffe covering corporate/M&A and cross-border work), senior associates, associates, and a legal executive.

The firm delivers legal services across commercial real estate, corporate and commercial law, employment law, environmental and social governance advisory, family law, licensing law, litigation, mediation, notary public services, residential property/private client, and wills/estate planning/probate. Notable mandates include advising on commercial property transactions exceeding €100m in portfolio value, the acquisition and disposal of major Dublin assets (including the EXO building), and ongoing leasing for property funds, banks, and a major retailer with over 300 outlets in Ireland. The firm is a member of I.A.G. International, a worldwide association of independent legal, accounting, and tax advisory firms, which enables cross-border legal coordination.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees billed on hourly or fixed-fee bases, with upfront written quotations offered for services such as residential conveyancing. The firm serves four primary client segments: multinationals, leading Irish businesses, SMEs, and high net worth individuals, with go-to-market executed through partner-led direct engagement, professional referrals, content marketing via legal publications and the firm website, and association memberships including the Law Society of Ireland, International Bar Association, and The Legal 500. No technology products, AI capabilities, or proprietary platforms are part of the offering.

Name

Moran & Ryan LLP

Legal name

Moran & Ryan LLP

Website

https://moranryan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moran & Ryan LLP is a Dublin-based full-service law firm established in 1893, with a London office. It serves multinationals, leading Irish businesses, SMEs, and high net worth individuals across commercial real estate, corporate, employment, family, licensing, and litigation law, leveraging I.A.G. International membership for cross-border mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships) (BPAJANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate law
• Corporate and commercial law
• Employment law services
• Family law practice
• Wills and estate planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Moran & Ryan LLP generates revenue through professional legal services fees. The firm provides upfront written quotations for services including residential conveyancing. For probate services, the firm states that fees are competitive. Legal services are typically billed on an hourly rate basis or fixed fee arrangements for specific matters such as will preparation and residential property transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Moran & Ryan LLP is a full-service Irish law firm providing legal advisory and representation services across commercial real estate, corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, environmental and social governance, family law, licensing law, litigation, mediation, notary public, private client (residential property), and wills/estate planning & probate. The firm serves multinationals, leading Irish businesses, SMEs, and high net worth individuals, acting through partner-led engagements from its Dublin and London offices and via the I.A.G. International network for cross-border matters.

Product overview

Moran & Ryan LLP is a full-service law firm providing legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified offering of legal services rather than a platform with separate modules. The core portfolio includes Commercial Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial Services, Employment Law, Environmental & Social Governance, Family Law, Licensing Law, Litigation, Mediation, Notary Public, Private Client (Residential Property), and Wills, Estate Planning & Probate. The firm serves multinationals, leading Irish businesses, SMEs, and high net worth individuals, and is a member of I.A.G. International for cross-border legal advice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Real Estate Property-related legal services including acquisition and disposal of apartment and office blocks, commercial leasing, landlord and tenant matters, distressed asset transactions, site assembly, and property portfolio sales.
• Corporate and Commercial Services Corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, commercial agreements, share investments, and partnerships.
• Employment Law Employment legal services for both employers and employees including contract drafting, workplace policies, dismissals, discrimination claims, WRC proceedings, and workplace relations matters.
• Environmental & Social Governance ESG advisory services focusing on employment practices, sustainability, circular economy, construction, commercial real estate, and green leasing.
• Family Law Family law services including separation agreements, judicial separation, divorce, civil partnership matters, and child-related proceedings.
• Licensing Law Licensing services for food and drink including wine retailer licences, restaurant certificates, seven-day on licences, special exemption orders, retail off licences, and festival licensing.
• Litigation Commercial litigation services including debt collection, building disputes, cross-border litigation, contract disputes, personal injury, medical negligence, and employment matters.
• Mediation Dispute resolution through mediation, providing a neutral platform for parties to reach acceptable resolutions with legally binding agreements.
• Notary Public Notary services including administering oaths, witnessing signatures, authenticating documents for use abroad, taking affidavits, and procuring apostille certificates.
• Private Client (Residential Property) Residential conveyancing services for buying, selling, and remortgaging properties, including title reconstitution and adverse possession cases.
• Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Will drafting, estate planning, and probate services for executing deceased persons' wishes and managing estates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully advised on acquisition and disposal of property portfolio in excess of €100m
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• I.A.G. InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoran & Ryan LLP is a member of I.A.G. International, a worldwide association of independent professional firms of lawyers, accountants and tax advisors. This membership enables the firm to act on behalf of clients across the globe, providing expert advice in each jurisdiction through the network of member firms.
• Law Society of IrelandcoreOthersProfessional membership organization for solicitors in Ireland. Moran & Ryan LLP is authorized by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority pursuant to section 125 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 to operate as a Limited Liability Partnership.
• International Bar AssociationcoreOthersProfessional membership organization for international bar associations and lawyers. Membership demonstrates international legal practice standards and provides access to global legal network.
• The Ireland FundsminorOthersProfessional membership organization connecting Irish legal and business professionals. Moran & Ryan LLP maintains membership as part of professional network engagement.
• The Legal 500minorOthersLegal directory and ranking organization. Moran & Ryan LLP is recognized by The Legal 500, with partner Louise Wright individually recognized for property law expertise.
• Restaurants Association of IrelandminorOthersTrade association for the restaurant and hospitality industry in Ireland. Moran & Ryan LLP maintains membership reflecting its specialization in licensing law for hospitality clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maples Group: International law firm with significant Dublin presence (Maples and Calder) focused on corporate, funds, and commercial property work closely paralleling Moran & Ryan's profile.
• McCann FitzGerald: One of Ireland's leading full-service commercial law firms headquartered in Dublin, with comparable corporate, commercial property, and litigation practices serving multinationals and Irish enterprises.
• William Fry LLP: Dublin-headquartered full-service commercial firm with strong corporate/M&A and real estate practices serving many of the same enterprise and multinational clients targeted by Moran & Ryan.
• Arthur Cox LLP: Largest Irish law firm by partner count with deep corporate, real estate, employment, and dispute resolution practices overlapping directly with Moran & Ryan's full-service offering.
• Matheson LLP: Top-tier Irish law firm with significant corporate, commercial property, and employment practices; competes for the same multinational and large-Irish-business mandates.
• A&L Goodbody LLP: Major Dublin-headquartered Irish law firm with market-leading corporate, real estate, and litigation practices, serving overlapping enterprise and institutional clients.

Direct peers

• Ronan Daly Jermyn (RDJ): Mid-sized Irish full-service law firm with multiple offices; closest headcount and practice-mix analogue to Moran & Ryan, competing in corporate, real estate, and litigation mandates.
• Leman Solicitors: Dublin-based commercial law firm with overlapping corporate, commercial property, and licensing practices, serving comparable enterprise and SME segments.
• Reddy Charlton LLP: Boutique Dublin law firm providing corporate, commercial property, and private client services to a similar SME and high-net-worth client base as Moran & Ryan.
• Flynn O'Driscoll Business Lawyers: Dublin-based commercial law firm of similar size, specializing in corporate, commercial, and property work for SMEs and mid-market Irish businesses — Moran & Ryan's segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moran-&-ryan-solicitors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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