Sharlene Minehane
Senior Associate, Cork Office
Sharlene is a Senior Associate, practising as part of the firm’s Dispute Resolution team, specialising in insurance defence work. She advises on claims in the areas of motor, employer liability, public liability and product liability claims.
Sharlene has acted for both plaintiffs and defendants in all court jurisdictions and has gained practical experience in all aspects of litigation and arbitration procedure. She has also previously garnered significant experience in Plaintiff litigation and conveyancing. She has acted for underwriters operating out of the UK and Ireland
Sharlene has contributed to talks arranged by the Insurance Institute in Ireland.
Education
University of Galway (LLB Hons)
University of Galway Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
Law society of Ireland certificate in employment law
Professional
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland.
Practice Areas
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