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Walkers hires dispute-resolution specialist from London firm

04 Feb 2020 / business Print

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.”

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