Solicitors:

Rosemary Cremen

Rosemary Cremen – B.A., B.C.L.

Rosemary obtained a B.A. Degree from University College Cork in 1990 in English and Psychology. She graduated with an honours BCL Law Degree from University College Cork in 1995 and qualified as a Solicitor from the Law Society of Ireland in 1998. Rosemary obtained a postgraduate Higher Diploma in Law from University College Cork in 2000 in the areas of Environmental Law and Policy, Corporate Insolvency Law and Advanced Tort.

Rosemary works in the firm’s Property Department where she has built up a wealth of experience in perusing contract, security and title documentation. Rosemary acts on behalf of a mixed portfolio of private and commercial clients in property sales and acquisitions and also advises on licensing, taxation and complex title issues. Additionally, Rosemary advises private and commercial clients on all aspects of leasing and licence issues.

Rosemary also has experience in the areas of Family law, Litigation, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Probate and Banking Law; a diverse portfolio.

John O'Brien

John O’Brien – B.A.

John graduated from UCC in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Economics.

John was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in February 2008 having completed his traineeship with Barry C. Galvin & Son.

Since qualification, John has practiced predominantly in the areas of Banking Law, Licensing Law and Litigation and has gained experience in the Circuit Court, High Court / Commercial Court, Court of Civil Appeal and the Supreme Court.

John has extensive experience in the enforcement of Judgments to include the registration of Judgment Mortgages, the Appointment of Receivers by way of equitable execution and Garnishee proceedings. John also has experience of Instalment Orders through the District Court. John has also dealt with Well Charging / Order for sale applications using the Special Summons procedure in the High Court.

John has acted in the review of security and in the drafting of Deeds of Appointment for Receivers and thereafter acted for Receivers in the discharge of their duties.

John has also acted for Court Appointed Liquidators in a number of cases before the High Court and is a member of the Law Society of Ireland.

Aisling Pierse

Aisling Pierse – B.C.L.F, L.L.M

Aisling is an honours graduate of University College Cork having completed a Bachelor of Civil Law with French in 2003. Aisling subsequently obtained a Masters Degree in Law from University College Cork in 2007. Aisling was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2010, having completed her training with us here at Barry C. Galvin & Son.

During her apprenticeship and since qualification, Aisling has worked extensively in the area of Banking Law and has also gained a diverse and broad range of experience practising in the areas of Civil and Criminal Litigation, Debt Collection, Employment Law and Contract Law. Aisling has acted in District Court, Circuit Court, High Court and Commercial Court matters and has represented private clients in disputes with professional bodies.

Aisling regularly advises on Landlord and tenant law, more particularly in the drafting and negotiation of leases and acts for private clients in the purchase and disposal of commercial and residential properties.

Ellen O'Mahony

Ellen O’Mahony – B.B.L.S.

Ellen obtained an Honours Bachelor of Law and Business Studies Degree from University College Dublin in 1999 and qualified as a Solicitor from the Law Society in 2004.

Ellen practises in the Firm’s Property and Probate Departments where her specialist fields of Law include the purchase and sale of residential and commercial property by private treaty and public auction, carrying out title and security reviews on behalf of Banks and Receivers, advising Banks and Receivers on complex title and planning issues, drafting Wills and administering estates of deceased persons.

Carmel Howard

Carmel Howard – B.C.L., L.L.B.

Carmel obtained a Bachelor of Civil Law Degree from University College Cork in 1997 and a Postgraduate LLB from University College Cork in 1998. Carmel also received a Diploma in Commercial Property from the Law Society of Ireland in 2008.

Carmel recently joined the firm of Barry C. Galvin & Son having worked in a prominent law firm in Cork City for over 12 years specialising in residential and commercial conveyancing and landlord and tenant law.

Carmel practises in the firm’s Property and Probate Departments. Carmel also carries out title and security reviews on behalf of Banks and Receivers and has been involved in the set up and sale of residential and commercial developments.

Caoimhe Banks

Caoimhe Banks – B.A.

Caoimhe is a graduate of Dublin City University obtaining an Honours Degree in Economics, Politics and Law in 2007.

Caoimhe qualified as a Solicitor in December, 2013 having completed her traineeship with Barry C. Galvin & Son.

Since qualification, Caoimhe has practised mainly in the firm’s Property Department and has also gained extensive experience in Banking Law and Litigation at all court levels.

Caoimhe has also assisted financial institutions in the review and enforcement of security and manages a diverse caseload for Receivers and Commercial Landlords.